The State Assembly met in special session on May 13 to vote on returning a large portion of the estimated $2.4 billion state surplus to the state’s taxpayers.  State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined members from both sides of the aisle to approve this historic measure.  However, the State

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her disappointment in last night’s missed opportunity by both Democrats and outgoing Republican Senators: “I am distressed to see legislators from both sides of the aisle let perfect be the enemy of good. I have been hearing from people back home during my entire

This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan’s goals. The plan aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 and was based off the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MADISON – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate rejected legislation that would have spent down any potential state surplus and created a projected $2.9 billion deficit: “This proposal was reckless, fiscally unsound, and irresponsible. Wisconsin families deserve meaningful property tax relief, but

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner voted against the Legislature’s surplus spending proposal, citing concerns about fairness, property taxes, school funding, local governments, and long term affordability. Rivera-Wagner said the proposal was publicly described as a “$600 tax rebate,” despite many families receiving significantly less, in some cases as

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2026 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 57,054 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. This is the tenth consecutive Drug Take Back collection

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement regarding the rejection of a rushed deal that failed in the Legislature last night: “Last night, Senate Democrats and Republicans rejected an election-year gimmick from lame duck officials who tried to force a bad bill through the legislature in record

Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) approved of sending $1.8 billion of surplus dollars back to Wisconsin tax payers. “In general, taxes are out of control,” said Tittl. “This proposal is progress for providing relief to Wisconsin tax payers and lifting up school districts.” Key provisions of the proposal include- Surplus Pay… Please log in to access subscriber

Madison – On Wednesday night, the Senate voted down legislation to spend the projected budget surplus, legislation which could put our state in a nearly $3 billion deficit. Following the vote, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Republicans are so out of touch with Wisconsin families that they

LUXEMBERG, Wis. – Annie Annoye, a senior at Luxemburg-Casco High School, was presented with The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence on May 13, 2026. The $10,000 scholarship is designed to offer a student the inspiration to succeed and the financial backing to help make higher education possible.   Members of the LaVi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON, WI – After months of negotiation between Governor Evers and Legislative Republicans, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted bipartisanly to pass an agreement to return the state surplus to taxpayers, provide property tax relief, and increase funding for special education. However, this agreement failed to pass after Senate Democrats voted unanimously

Madison… Yesterday, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) voted in favor of a bipartisan bill supported by Governor Tony Evers to fund special education, and return $1.8 billion in surplus to taxpayers. After passing the State Assembly in a bipartisan vote, the bill ultimately failed to pass the State Senate. Rep. Snyder said:

MADISON, WI — Late Wednesday Night the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass a bipartisan agreement negotiated with Governor Tony Evers to return nearly $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, permanent tax relief on tips and overtime wages, and property tax relief tied to

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s game design programs continue to climb in the rankings among their peers around the nation, rising to No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all public universities in the United States, according to the latest figures published by Animation Career Review. UW-Stout

Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the May 2026 Special Session Senate Bill 1: “Since the first time the caucus discussed what to do, if anything, with the state’s surplus, my stance has been that it should go BACK to the people that were overcharged –

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to develop their outdoor recreation skills and build confidence in nature at the Explore the Outdoors Expo. The open house-style event will showcase some of the state’s most popular outdoor activities.The Explore the Outdoors Expo will be held

MILWAUKEE — Chairman of the Committee on Finance Steve F. Taylor convened Milwaukee County department leaders on Tuesday for an expectation-setting meeting focused on improving efficiency, strengthening preparation, and preparing for the significant fiscal challenges facing Milwaukee County in the years ahead.  The meeting brought together department heads and staff to discuss ways the Committee o… Please log in to access

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met in special session on Wednesday to vote on Governor Evers’ and Republican majority leaders’ surplus spending bill. Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “A surplus only exists if someone or an organization has paid all of its bills. Wisconsin has not

MADISON, Wis. — Olivia Wegner’s love for cats and helping them travel comfortably won the Madison College 2026 Challenge competition with her portable kitty litter box, KittyGo. Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition at the Truax campus. This year’s eight

Madison, WI – Last night, a bill to utilize $1.8 billion of projected surplus revenue failed to pass the State Senate.  Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Senate’s floor session: “I am extremely disappointed that politics got in the way of good policy,” said