MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its ruling in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein, overturning the State Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules and ensuring that Wisconsin’s ban on the harmful and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will no longer be subject to legislative interference. After that ruling,

Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) applauds the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision today in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein. The court’s final decision reaffirms the ability of professions in Wisconsin to set their own conduct code as well as stop the extremely harmful practice of conversion therapy. “After

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered it’s ruling in the lawsuit Evers v. Marklein, related to legislative oversight powers of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR). In response to the ruling which stripped JCRAR of its ability to provide oversight of administrative rules coming from

MADISON – Governor Evers’ partial veto to lower the cost to house juvenile offenders by $2,000 a day has created a $34 million hole in the Department of Corrections budget. As a result of the veto, the state must now pay 75% of the costs to incarcerate juvenile felons, as

MADISON, WI – MADISON – This morning, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court once again overstepped their constitutional authority. Under the Constitution, unelected bureaucrats cannot and should not be making policy decisions reserved for the people of Wisconsin. While the liberal majority takes this case, Evers v. Marklein, as an opportunity to consolidate power for

MADISON –Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned fundamental powers bestowed on the Wisconsin Legislature to conduct oversight over unelected bureaucrats. While WMC offers no comment or opinion on the specifics of the case that prompted the overturning, we are deeply concerned about the implications and precedent the Supreme Court set today.

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s disappointing decision to strip power away from the people of Wisconsin and shift it to the executive branch: “For decades, case law has upheld the constitutionality of the legislative rules committee to serve as a

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent.

July 8, 2025 – The Tourism Federation of Wisconsin (TFW) applauds Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Leader LeMahieu, and the Wisconsin State Legislature for investing $30 million in one-time funding and $1 million each year in ongoing funding for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s marketing efforts in the recently approved statebiennial

Today, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a decision in the Evers v. Marklein case, finding that the legislative committee that blocked rules and regulations from going into effect acted unconstitutionally. The case directly spoke to the rule that classifies conversion therapy as unprofessional conduct for a licensed therapist, counselor,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Chris Lautenbach of Fish Creek and Jim Seaquist of Ellison Bay began three-year terms as elected members of the board on July 1, 2025. About the Wisconsin Cherry

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today in Evers v. Marklein. “This decision will mean a fundamental change—for the better—in how Wisconsin state government works. No longer will a small group of legislators be able to block or

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Evers v. Marklein. The majority’s decision effectively strips away legislative powers used by the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) to check executive agencies. Overruling decades of precedent,

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), issued the following statement in response to the 4-3 decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down the powers of the Legislature to review administrative rules issued by the executive branch that carry

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 5-2 decision in Evers v. Marklein II. The case, brought by Gov. Evers in 2023 against the Wisconsin State Legislature, argued Republican-controlled committees such as the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules are unconstitutionally and unlawfully obstructing basic government functions and operations by indefinitely or temporarily blocking or suspending administrative rules.  

MILWAUKEE – As Wisconsinites return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 77% of Wisconsin Great Lakes beaches tested were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day, according to Safe

Madison, WI—In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that legislative committee vetoes of administrative rules violate the state constitution. Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA), Save Our Water (S.O.H2O), and Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) praised the ruling as a major victory for environmental protection and democratic accountability.  The case, brought by

CONTACT press@cookeforwisconsin.com  EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced that it raised $936,611 in the second quarter of 2025.  The Cooke campaign received financial support from over 17,800 individual donors with an average donation of under $40. This announcement comes after

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Public libraries across Wisconsin are joining together to help library users make their voices heard in support of continued federal library funding. Patrons are invited to visit their local library to write a postcard to their U.S. Senators and Representatives, sharing why libraries are important to them, their

(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Northwood Technical College, and Ashland Area Development Corporation will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, July 31, 2025, at Northwood Technical College. This FREE event will take