State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs and mental health support. “I’m grateful that WDVA can partner

This week the Wisconsin Assembly hosted the fourth biennial First Responder of the Year ceremony, and each Assembly District selected a first responder to receive the award. Representative Doyle had the following to say:  “I was honored to recognize Farmington Emergency Medical Team, Inc.’s President Mike Hesse as the First

A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130 million worth of projects based in Wisconsin. A piece published Monday in

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general moved to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) and Juniper Networks that was approved by the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ). In light of the significant concerns

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly recognized first responders from across the state for contributions to public safety in their communities. Among those recognized was Captain Scott Rasmussen of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Representative Palmeri offered the following statement: “Captain Rasmussen has demonstrated humility and selflessness by building a peer

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student counts and year-end financial data. The information published today includes certified general school

Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter amid reports that the Trump Administration plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including more than $1.5 billion in approved funding to Wisconsin-based companies and org… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

Madison- Yesterday, State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk presented Officer Deputy AnthonyRauch of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department with the 2025 First Responder of theYear Award for the 98 th Assembly District. On June 26 th , 2025 at approximately 1:51 PM, multiple 911 calls reported a vehicle drivingerratically northbound on I-41

Public Comment Period Open Through Nov. 14 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the

[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) presented Officer Julie Powell of the Antigo Police Department with the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award for the 35th Assembly District. Officer Powell began her law enforcement career with the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office in 2013, serving as a full-time corrections

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Blackhawk Avenue Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2025, at the local level of significance. This area has provided commerce to Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, since 1847 and continues

PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the additional documentation for the Portage Canal in the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2025 at the statewide level of significance. The Portage Canal extends from Portage, Columbia County along the Fox River. The Portage Canal was originally listed

Several other Jacque proposals also sent to Evers for signature MADISON, WI…A number of bi-partisan bills authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) passed the floor of the State Senate Tuesday and now advance to the governor’s desk for a signature.  Among them is a proposal to toughen the penalties

MADISON, Wis. – Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using many different tricks – even romance. Ahead of Sweetest Day on October 18, consumers can protect themselves from heartbreak and devastating financial loss by learning how these scams work and how to identify them. In

Representative Alex Dallman Honors Fire Chief and EMS Director Joel Strahota During Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Alex Dallman (R–Markesan) announced that Joel Strahota, Fire Chief of the Grand River Fire District – Markesan Fire Department and Director of the Southern Green Lake County Ambulance

Madison – Wisconsin State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) has chosen Dells/Delton EMS Deputy Chief Brandon Frederick receive the First Responder of the Year Award for the 41st Assembly District. “Deputy Chief Brandon Frederick’s dedication to serving our region is incredible. He has served the Dells/Delton community for 14 years, and serves

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been two weeks since Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, led by Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, shut down the government because they wanted to strip health care funding from Wisconsinites. As the open enrollment period looms and health care premiums are set to more than double for many working

Janesville, WI — The Capital Area Libertarian Party invites the public to a fun and informative evening on Saturday, October 25th at 6:30 PM in downtown Janesville. The event, titled “Backyard S’mores & Candidates Night,” will combine a cozy fall gathering with a hands-on introduction to running for public office

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) honored the 16th Assembly District First Responder of the Year, Milwaukee Firefighter Trevor Pinkalla. On this, Representative Haywood released the following statement: “Mr. Pinkalla’s service to the Milwaukee Fire Department has been invaluable to our community. It was an honor