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MADISON, WI – As Wisconsinites file their tax returns today, many big corporations and the wealthiest Americans are poised to strike it rich if Representatives Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden get their way. Last week, Congressional Republicans advanced a budget resolution
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends. Because Wisconsin is next to the Mississippi River
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is calling on the Green Bay Common Council to vote yes on a tax transparency proposal at the April 15th Council meeting. The measure would add a simple line item to property tax
Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee
President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies.
When Miles Plant graduated with a bachelor’s of music in applied piano from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2015, he knew that a music industry career was the goal, but he did not yet know what it might look
Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $860,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign also reported over $2.75 million cash on hand. After the announcement, Congressman
Osseo, WI – On Saturday, April 12, nearly 200 delegates and guests from across the 3rd Congressional District gathered for the Republican Party’s annual caucus. Hannah Testin and Ryan Huebsch were elected by unanimous consent to two-year terms as the
MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) — One City Advocates, an affiliate of One City Schools, today released “Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Black Education in Madison (1960-2025),” a comprehensive report documenting six decades of efforts to address educational disparities affecting Black students
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Samuel Karns as the 2025 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Karns serves as principal of Todd Elementary School, a 4K-5th grade building in the School District of Beloit. In just
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Madison… The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is publicly supporting a Wisconsin state budget request by Representatives Dave Steffen (R-Howard) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) for local law enforcement during the upcoming NFL draft April 24th through April 26th. The
Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special. “Central
MADISON, WI – As Wisconsinites file their tax returns today, many big corporations and the wealthiest Americans are poised to strike it rich if Representatives Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden get their way. Last week, Congressional Republicans advanced a budget resolution that paves the way for $1.5 trillion in cuts in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends. Because Wisconsin is next to the Mississippi River flyway and Great Lakes shorelines, more than 350 species of
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is calling on the Green Bay Common Council to vote yes on a tax transparency proposal at the April 15th Council meeting. The measure would add a simple line item to property tax bills indicating the amount of local taxpayer funding allocated to
Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) voted against both bills, which would add onerous
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings. Lead-Safe Schools MKE (LSS-MKE)
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Singh
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Matousek Auditorium of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The variance will allow the construction of an outdoor educational amphitheater
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The pressure to meet these unhealthy expectations can be overwhelming and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered machines for each license year. This season, thanks to the
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee Trust Funds (DETF) to study what it would take to
President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies. The problem is, we here in Wisconsin remember all too
When Miles Plant graduated with a bachelor’s of music in applied piano from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2015, he knew that a music industry career was the goal, but he did not yet know what it might look like. Even after graduate school, Miles says the exact path
Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $860,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign also reported over $2.75 million cash on hand. After the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “I’m honored by
Osseo, WI – On Saturday, April 12, nearly 200 delegates and guests from across the 3rd Congressional District gathered for the Republican Party’s annual caucus. Hannah Testin and Ryan Huebsch were elected by unanimous consent to two-year terms as the district party’s Chairwoman and Vice Chairman, respectively. The pair had
MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) — One City Advocates, an affiliate of One City Schools, today released “Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Black Education in Madison (1960-2025),” a comprehensive report documenting six decades of efforts to address educational disparities affecting Black students in Madison’s public schools. The research, authored by One City
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Samuel Karns as the 2025 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Karns serves as principal of Todd Elementary School, a 4K-5th grade building in the School District of Beloit. In just three years, he has guided the school from a “fails
WI-Crop-Progress-04-14-25Download… 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 home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Madison… The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is publicly supporting a Wisconsin state budget request by Representatives Dave Steffen (R-Howard) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) for local law enforcement during the upcoming NFL draft April 24th through April 26th. The two legislators are seeking $1.25 million through the state budget
Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special. “Central to United Wisconsin’s mission is our belief that it is