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Madison, Wisconsin (August 4, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Richland County Courthouse in Richland Center on Monday, October 27, as part of the Court’s Justice on Wheels outreach and education program.
West Allis, WI – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has opened a search for a new president to replace Nicholas Kelly, who resigned last month to accept a new position. The mission of SCW and its sister organization, School Choice Wisconsin
Rodriguez secures early support from state legislators across the state MADISON, WI—Since announcing her candidacy for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is building strong early momentum with endorsements from state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders from every corner
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
August Law of the Month: School bus safety Another school year is set to begin this month, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert and avoid distractions to keep kids safe as they travel to and
Poland brings decades of experience as Wisconsin’s top redistricting attorney as well as a commitment to taking on tough fights to protect our democracy and our constitutional rights MADISON, Wis. – Attorney and Law Forward Co-Founder Doug Poland has joined the
Parents are urged to get children protected before the new school year starts As parents and caregivers start back-to-school prep, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released school vaccination data for the 2024-2025 school year, which show 86.4% of
Event Expected to Bring Over 1,200 Attendees and Nearly $1 Million in Economic Impact Contact: Alesha Guenther – yrncmke2027@gmail.com NASHVILLE – The Young Republican National Federation has officially selected Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the host city for its 2027 National Convention.
No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County. One case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – Justice Susan Crawford was sworn in during a public ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, August 1, 2025, marking her formal introduction as the newest member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford was elected April 1 to a 10-year term on the Supreme Court to&n… Please log in to access
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Emilee Miklas, emilee.miklas@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today it has deactivated 192,369 voter registrations through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. The individuals deactivated by the WEC had not voted in the past four
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Wisconsin. AG Kaul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit in July challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Wisconsin Court System has announced three leadership appointments, each bringing experience that aligns with the court system’s ongoing work in judicial administration, public access, and statewide technology. Brittney Richmond has been appointed Chief
Dear Legislators, Staff, and Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy
BELOIT- Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is the nonprofit authorized by Congress to provide federal funds to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), announced that it will be shutting down at the end
MADISON, WI – In a new op-ed published in The Cap Times, Rep. Jenna Jacobson is painting a clear picture of how Howard Marklein has neglected his responsibilities, neglected Wisconsin’s public education system, and abandoned the hardworking families of Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos over Trump bill Good morning to Bryan Steil. After a… tough reception during his listening session in Elkhorn, we figured we’d do him
Algae-infused treat wins People’s Choice Award at statewide WiSys event A stroll down the aisle of the supermarket or a scroll through your social media feed likely provides plenty of evidence that when it comes to consumer products and nutritional
Experts discuss the state of the U.S. Economy MADISON, WI (August 1, 2025) — In the first half of the year, the Trump administration has reshaped many aspects of economic policy, often in ways that are at odds with the views of outside
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki to discuss the town halls they have done across the state, explaining the harm that the Big Ugly Law will do to everyday Wisconsinites. Click here to
Madison, Wisconsin (August 4, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Richland County Courthouse in Richland Center on Monday, October 27, as part of the Court’s Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. Justice on Wheels gives students, teachers, and the general public
West Allis, WI – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has opened a search for a new president to replace Nicholas Kelly, who resigned last month to accept a new position. The mission of SCW and its sister organization, School Choice Wisconsin Action, is to expand and protect educational options for Wisconsin
Rodriguez secures early support from state legislators across the state MADISON, WI—Since announcing her candidacy for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is building strong early momentum with endorsements from state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders from every corner of Wisconsin. “I’m incredibly honored to earn the support of
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
August Law of the Month: School bus safety Another school year is set to begin this month, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert and avoid distractions to keep kids safe as they travel to and from school. Traffic patterns change when school is in session,
Poland brings decades of experience as Wisconsin’s top redistricting attorney as well as a commitment to taking on tough fights to protect our democracy and our constitutional rights MADISON, Wis. – Attorney and Law Forward Co-Founder Doug Poland has joined the organization full-time as Director of Litigation, bringing decades of legal
Parents are urged to get children protected before the new school year starts As parents and caregivers start back-to-school prep, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released school vaccination data for the 2024-2025 school year, which show 86.4% of students met the minimum immunization requirements, a decrease from the
Event Expected to Bring Over 1,200 Attendees and Nearly $1 Million in Economic Impact Contact: Alesha Guenther – yrncmke2027@gmail.com NASHVILLE – The Young Republican National Federation has officially selected Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the host city for its 2027 National Convention. The announcement was made Saturday following a competitive bidding process.
No known public exposure identified, overall risk to the public is low The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County. One case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, with eight additional cases confirmed based
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – Justice Susan Crawford was sworn in during a public ceremony at the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, August 1, 2025, marking her formal introduction as the newest member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford was elected April 1 to a 10-year term on the Supreme Court to&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Emilee Miklas, emilee.miklas@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today it has deactivated 192,369 voter registrations through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. The individuals deactivated by the WEC had not voted in the past four years and did not have a record of responding to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Wisconsin. AG Kaul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit in July challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt and unlawful decision to freeze this funding. “This is a
Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Wisconsin Court System has announced three leadership appointments, each bringing experience that aligns with the court system’s ongoing work in judicial administration, public access, and statewide technology. Brittney Richmond has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP).
Dear Legislators, Staff, and Community Members, We are excited to invite you to the Wisconsin Energy University 2025, a three-part briefing series this September at the Wisconsin State Capitol. These sessions are designed to provide a grounded, solutions-oriented look at Wisconsin’s energy landscape—past, present, and future. Each session will feature expert-led presentations
BELOIT- Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is the nonprofit authorized by Congress to provide federal funds to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), announced that it will be shutting down at the end of 2025 due to cuts made by Republicans in Congress
MADISON, WI – In a new op-ed published in The Cap Times, Rep. Jenna Jacobson is painting a clear picture of how Howard Marklein has neglected his responsibilities, neglected Wisconsin’s public education system, and abandoned the hardworking families of Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District. When Rep. Jacobson announced her campaign, she made it clear that
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos over Trump bill Good morning to Bryan Steil. After a… tough reception during his listening session in Elkhorn, we figured we’d do him a favor this morning and compile his morning clips for
Algae-infused treat wins People’s Choice Award at statewide WiSys event A stroll down the aisle of the supermarket or a scroll through your social media feed likely provides plenty of evidence that when it comes to consumer products and nutritional advice, protein is all the rage. Sales of traditional protein-rich
Experts discuss the state of the U.S. Economy MADISON, WI (August 1, 2025) — In the first half of the year, the Trump administration has reshaped many aspects of economic policy, often in ways that are at odds with the views of outside economists. As Trump’s economic agenda comes into sharper focus, many
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki to discuss the town halls they have done across the state, explaining the harm that the Big Ugly Law will do to everyday Wisconsinites. Click here to watch the full interview, and find a transcript below. Jen