MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is voicing his disappointment over the governor’s hypocritical decision to veto a bill that would have revived previous education standards that measure the academic achievement of Wisconsin’s students. Last year, Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI officials lowered the

MADISON, Wisc. — On Friday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers announced his decision to veto 2025 Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would restore high standards throughout Wisconsin schools. “The decision to restore high standards now rests in the hands of Wisconsin voters.

MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions of dollars) for voting—directly violating Wisconsin state law: As nonpartisan election

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MADISON, Wis. — In response to Elon Musk appearing to delete his post announcing illegal $1 million bribes to Wisconsin voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Let’s be very clear: Elon Musk committed a crime the moment he offered million-dollar checks ‘in appreciation for’ voting, and deleting evidence of that

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) yesterday introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” The resolution provides long-overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their selfless service to the nation. The last Saturday

MADISON – Following the sudden cancellation of $12 billion in healthcare grants by the Trump Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is facing a projected funding loss exceeding $210 million. These widespread cuts  including mental health and substance abuse direct care, programs for emerging infectious diseases, immunization initiatives, and

MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement regarding Elon Musk’s unchecked attempt to bribe Wisconsinites:  “I am appalled that Musk is openly violating Wisconsin’s very clear law against paying people to vote. He should be arrested when he sets foot in Wisconsin. Are there any prosecutors who give a damn

MADISON, WI –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 94, Assembly Bill 95, Assembly Bill 96, Assembly Bill 99, and Senate Bill 68, which respectively ratify agreements between the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee and the State of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and the Board

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of reported phishing attempts via text where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. The most common warns of a “final reminder” of an

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area

RACINE, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services received notice from the Trump administration that they would be losing $210 million in federal grants. These grants help fund programs that serve people across Wisconsin, including direct care for substance abuse and mental health.  Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine)

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill to restore Wisconsin’s testing standards after Jill Underly lowered them.  “It is shameful that Tony Evers, a former educator and DPI Secretary, is siding with Jill Underly’s efforts to lower Wisconsin’s testing standards. Tony Evers and Jill Underly have failed Wisconsin

We are disappointed to learn of Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored the high National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- aligned standards—the nation’s report card—that the Governor first implemented during his tenure as State Superintendent. Families in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin deserve honesty,

Yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pose significant challenges for state governments and state budgets. The abrupt restructuring eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will likely disrupt critical services that maintain and improve the health of our most vulnerable citizens – including older Americans

MADISON, WI — Lobbyist Brittany Kinser is still pushing for Wisconsin to tie its education standards to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), even as the Trump administration guts the federal agency that runs it.  NAEP– long considered the Nation’s Report Card– is now on life support. Reports show the

MADISON, Wis. — In 2018, Wisconsin voters rejected extreme politician Brad Schimel in his run for reelection as Attorney General. They also rejected former Governor Scott Walker, who then gave a lame duck gift to Schimel—his current job as a Waukesha county judge. Today, Brad Schimel is campaigning with support from Donald

Madison, WI- This morning, several bills that Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) supported were signed into law. 2025 Wisconsin Acts 1, 2, and 3 ratified contracts for unionized building trades employees working in Wisconsin State Government. The bills were recommended for approval in February out of the Joint Committee for

Madison, WI- Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would have returned Wisconsin to educational standards that Governor Evers himself implemented.  Current Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly deviated from National Assessment of Educational Progress standards, instead choosing lower standards and cut scores to mask failing

Spring wildfire season is officially upon us. If your spring cleanup plans involve fire, make sure you check the fire conditions before conducting any outdoor burning activities. Debris burning continues to be the number one cause of wildfires in Wisconsin, which usually takes the form of burning brush or leaf piles this