ICIA honors Tribal Nations, member enterprises, and industry allies advancing Indigenous sovereignty and innovation in the cannabis industry during Native American Heritage Month Washington DC, November 5, 2025 — This Native American Heritage Month, the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is welcoming its members, partners, and the Indigenous community to Washington, D.C… Please

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement before a Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing to question leadership at the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in the wake of a Capital Times investigation revealing serious deficiencies in how DPI tracks licensing investigations of teachers accused

Event aimed at equipping journalists with best practices for covering victims with care and accuracy [MADISON, WI] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are collaborating to hold a webinar focusing on best practices for responsible media reporting when dealing with crime victims. The

A growing number of Wisconsin teachers hold emergency licenses, reflecting staffing needs and a greater reliance on non-traditional routes into the classroom. This trend is seen across districts but is more prevalent in small or urban districts, certain subject areas, and cases of individuals with less experience. As school leaders

Baldwin’s floor speech comes as Trump continues to sow confusion and keep food from hungry families WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to once again use the resources at his disposal and fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Baldwin’s speech comes as

MADISON, WI — As the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Tammy Baldwin for continuing to put partisan politics ahead of Wisconsin families and workers. Despite multiple opportunities to support legislation that would reopen the government and ensure pay for essential

Contact: Tim Fiocchi, Senior Director of Government Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association released the following joint statement&… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today called on Governor Tony Evers to immediately submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program before the November 5 deadline, warning that failure to do so will cost Wisconsin $50 million in federal funding designated for rural communities. In a letter sent

Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Sheboygan, Wis. — Today, Rep. Sheehan, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Food Bank, hosted an emergency food drive in response to the announcement that the federal government shutdown will delay Wisconsin families’ November FoodShare assistance. Nearly 700,000 people in the state rely

MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damage. The new deadline

MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers). “DATCP appreciat…

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has concerns about the impact of AB-599 on Wisconsin citizens with disabilities. The bill on absentee ballots discussed in a hearing today would eliminate the indefinitely confined option and require voters in this category to automatically receive an absentee ballot for

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

It’s Election Day in New York City with Socialist Zohran Mamdani set to become the Mayor of NYC. Why does this matter in Wisconsin? Radical Rebecca Cooke endorsed NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani and is aligning herself with his extreme policies of defunding the police, abolishing private property, increasing taxes on “whiter neighborhoods,” and

Madison, Wis: Today, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined fellow Wisconsin Legislative Democrats in introducing a comprehensive package of bills designed to strengthen local governments across the state by providing additional funding, greater financial flexibility, and expanded tools for municipalities. “Strengthening local communities is not a partisan or geographic issue,” said Rep…

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature to protect innocent landowners from being unfairly penalized as polluters while enabling targeted PFAS cleanup. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new groundwater…

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) by the end of 2026, undermining any chance

Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined local officials and community leaders today to emphasize the importance of empowering local governments with the tools, trust, and flexibility they need to serve their communities effectively. “Before serving in the state legislature, I had the privilege of serving on the

Grant County, WI — Lisa White, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 17, today announced the launch of Snap Back, a grassroots food drive created in response to the growing need for food assistance among families who are not receiving their SNAP (FoodShare) benefits this month. With rising food insecurity