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MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Board of Regents voting to fire UW System President Jay Rothman on Tuesday night, Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following statement: “The Board
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) is proud to share that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) recognized Nicole Kane with the Community Impact Award at the 11th Annual Best in Business Awards Gala on April
MADISON, Wis. — With polls closing soon, the Republican Party of Wisconsin wants to highlight the extraordinary commitment of Republicans across the state who have powered our effort in support of Republican candidates from local offices to statewide races. “Our team, county
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to gather input on the resurfacing project along US 151 from I-39/90/94 in Madison to Main Street in Sun Prairie, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
Madison – Late last week, Governor Evers quietly vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 326 in its entirety. This legislation, authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), would have provided smaller communities funding to obtain grant writing services.
Madison – On Friday, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 905, authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), into law. Act 197 fixes state law to define “health care facility” and “health care provider” in a
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, Chris Taylor once again showed the voters that she is unqualified to be on the Supreme Court. First, she lied about her record, and now she is directly violating election law. It was reported that Chris Taylor ignored election
Jay Schroeder who has standing in the Election for Wisconsin Secretary of State in 2026 files complaint with the WEC Wisconsin Elections Commission. Neenah, WI- It is highly troubling in today’s technology age that 152 duplicate ballots were sent out
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement encouraging the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to continue its investigation into allegations of grooming and sexual assault in the Oconto Falls School District as described in a recent federal lawsuit,
MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Hortonville), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, today announced that the committee will hold a public hearing to examine recent reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is
WASHINGTON— The DLCC announced our first 50 Target Races for the 2026 midterms across key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Iowa. These 50 races are the first of several slates to come ahead
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dwayne Davis, 31, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 12 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a minor. Davis pleaded guilty to this
Demand comes after Wisconsinites faced weeks long delays getting mail WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from Postmaster General David Steiner regarding long-term mail delays and staffing shortages at post offices across Wisconsin that are impacting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Columbia Energy Storage Project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW ReformDownload… 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
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Tuesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W.
Madison – The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (PEB) has earned the 2026 Fred T. Mahaffey Award, given by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NAPB) Executive Committee, marking the PEB’s first leadership award from the NABP. “I was quite surprised
School recognized for meeting a critical physician workforce need by U.S. News & World Report MADISON, Wis. ‒ Today, U.S. News & World Report announced its Best Medical Schools rankings for 2026, ranking the MD program at the University of Wisconsin School
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the
April 2026 Governor Candidate Press ReleaseDownload… 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, Wis. — In response to the Board of Regents voting to fire UW System President Jay Rothman on Tuesday night, Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following statement: “The Board of Regents once again appears to be distracted by politics
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) is proud to share that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) recognized Nicole Kane with the Community Impact Award at the 11th Annual Best in Business Awards Gala on April 2, 2026. The peer-nominated Best in Business Awards were created
MADISON, Wis. — With polls closing soon, the Republican Party of Wisconsin wants to highlight the extraordinary commitment of Republicans across the state who have powered our effort in support of Republican candidates from local offices to statewide races. “Our team, county parties, and grassroots activists have poured their hearts into today’s
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to gather input on the resurfacing project along US 151 from I-39/90/94 in Madison to Main Street in Sun Prairie, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at
Madison – Late last week, Governor Evers quietly vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 326 in its entirety. This legislation, authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), would have provided smaller communities funding to obtain grant writing services. Navigating the process of, and staying compliant with state and
Madison – On Friday, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 905, authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), into law. Act 197 fixes state law to define “health care facility” and “health care provider” in a way that guarantees that all individuals providing critical healthcare are
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, Chris Taylor once again showed the voters that she is unqualified to be on the Supreme Court. First, she lied about her record, and now she is directly violating election law. It was reported that Chris Taylor ignored election law by electioneering within 100 feet of a polling location in
Jay Schroeder who has standing in the Election for Wisconsin Secretary of State in 2026 files complaint with the WEC Wisconsin Elections Commission. Neenah, WI- It is highly troubling in today’s technology age that 152 duplicate ballots were sent out in Green Bay from an area that has had numerous
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement encouraging the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to continue its investigation into allegations of grooming and sexual assault in the Oconto Falls School District as described in a recent federal lawsuit, including against David Heisel, a teacher at the District who
MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Hortonville), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, today announced that the committee will hold a public hearing to examine recent reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is seeking to terminate President Jay Rothman without providing clear reasons.
WASHINGTON— The DLCC announced our first 50 Target Races for the 2026 midterms across key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Iowa. These 50 races are the first of several slates to come ahead of November – all of which represent the most competitive
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Dwayne Davis, 31, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 12 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a minor. Davis pleaded guilty to this charge on January 12, 2026. His pri… Please log in to
Demand comes after Wisconsinites faced weeks long delays getting mail WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded answers from Postmaster General David Steiner regarding long-term mail delays and staffing shortages at post offices across Wisconsin that are impacting local businesses, newspapers, and Wisconsin families who rely on USPS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Columbia Energy Storage Project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does
Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW ReformDownload… 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.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Tuesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The IWL Transformational Leadership awards and recipients
Madison – The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (PEB) has earned the 2026 Fred T. Mahaffey Award, given by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NAPB) Executive Committee, marking the PEB’s first leadership award from the NABP. “I was quite surprised and honored to hear about this prestigious award. I also
School recognized for meeting a critical physician workforce need by U.S. News & World Report MADISON, Wis. ‒ Today, U.S. News & World Report announced its Best Medical Schools rankings for 2026, ranking the MD program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as Tier 1 for primary care for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the regulations before hitting the water. With more than 15,000 inland
April 2026 Governor Candidate Press ReleaseDownload… 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.