Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this morning Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu proudly claimed, when it came to voting on the budget, that: “I think we could go to the floor as early as Wednesday.” However, others in the GOP led State Senate
Governor’s Illegal Veto Tied Up Funding in Court for More Than a Year MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted late Friday evening to release funding
Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639 A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on Friday’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Justice budget: “The Joint Committee on Finance’s decision to include only
From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is deeply disappointed following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) late night decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program from consideration in the 2025-2027 biennial Wisconsin state budget. “The removal
The polls are open in the race for America’s best-looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. Wisconsin’s photo this year features a State Patrol cruiser parked in front of
New “Organizing Summer” program will launch in key gubernatorial, House, and Senate battlegrounds and other localities across the country with organizing efforts, voter registration, and voter engagement in non-traditional spaces Today, on the heels of town hall spring, the DNC,
The GOP congressman pushed the lie that Medicaid will be unaffected by the bill. MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced that he would not be supporting Trump’s Big Ugly Bill due to federal medicaid cuts that would affect
Demand for Programs in Wisconsin Is at an All-Time High PITTSVILLE, WISCONSIN — (June 25, 2025) — At a time when demand for afterschool programs is higher than ever in Wisconsin, state leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered on Tuesday for
More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced
MILWAUKEE, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–8th Assembly District) and State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues a heartfelt statement today following the tragic ambush shooting of two Milwaukee Police Department officers on Thursday, June 26, near N.
MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set
“My heart breaks for the Corder family, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Police Department. Mary Jo and I ask everyone to pray for Kendall Corder, surviving officer Christopher McCray, their families and all of those protecting us at this devastating time.
Legislature provides millions in new funding for state tourism. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on the state budget bill:
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee’s executive session scheduled for this morning, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the
MADISON,WI – Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s role as a national leader in agricultural exports and dairy innovation, amid myriad pressures. “As dairy processors meet the challenges
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this morning Senate Majority Leader Devin LaMahieu proudly claimed, when it came to voting on the budget, that: “I think we could go to the floor as early as Wednesday.” However, others in the GOP led State Senate and Assembly aren’t so sure. Sen. Chris Kapenga, tweeted that “As a
Governor’s Illegal Veto Tied Up Funding in Court for More Than a Year MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted late Friday evening to release funding for sweeping literacy reforms. This vote came after the Wisconsin
Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639 A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on Friday’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Justice budget: “The Joint Committee on Finance’s decision to include only a fraction of the funding needed to maintain critical services
From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is deeply disappointed following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) late night decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program from consideration in the 2025-2027 biennial Wisconsin state budget. “The removal of WI LFPA from the final motion in review of
The polls are open in the race for America’s best-looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. Wisconsin’s photo this year features a State Patrol cruiser parked in front of the SS Badger, the last coal-fired steamship in the United
New “Organizing Summer” program will launch in key gubernatorial, House, and Senate battlegrounds and other localities across the country with organizing efforts, voter registration, and voter engagement in non-traditional spaces Today, on the heels of town hall spring, the DNC, DCCC, DSCC, DGA, and ASDC announced a new “Organizing Summer”
The GOP congressman pushed the lie that Medicaid will be unaffected by the bill. MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced that he would not be supporting Trump’s Big Ugly Bill due to federal medicaid cuts that would affect his constituents — and as a result he is retiring.
Demand for Programs in Wisconsin Is at an All-Time High PITTSVILLE, WISCONSIN — (June 25, 2025) — At a time when demand for afterschool programs is higher than ever in Wisconsin, state leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered on Tuesday for a “State of Afterschool” roundtable. The event aimed to raise
More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’
MILWAUKEE, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–8th Assembly District) and State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues a heartfelt statement today following the tragic ambush shooting of two Milwaukee Police Department officers on Thursday, June 26, near N. 24th/25th Place and W. Garfield Avenue. Two officers were targeted
MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage of the military community’s unique culture and circumstances, resulting in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run from June 30 until Aug. 1 for entry into a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of duty on June 29, at the age of 32. “Officer Corder was
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, condemning the Republicans’
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set a record with more than 1.47 million residents taking a
“My heart breaks for the Corder family, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Police Department. Mary Jo and I ask everyone to pray for Kendall Corder, surviving officer Christopher McCray, their families and all of those protecting us at this devastating time. This the third time this month that Milwaukee police officers
Legislature provides millions in new funding for state tourism. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to recent action by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on the state budget bill: “On behalf of the thousands of small businesses across Wisconsin,
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee’s executive session scheduled for this morning, Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the budget for the Department of Natural Resources, but we will
MADISON,WI – Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s role as a national leader in agricultural exports and dairy innovation, amid myriad pressures. “As dairy processors meet the challenges of international marketplace volatility, supply chain disruptions, a labor shortage,