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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships
Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes
One City invites families to come see firsthand the One City difference this Friday One City Schools is swinging open its doors on Friday, February 21st to give families a firsthand view of the school’s unique and incredibly successful learning model.
MADISON – This morning the Family Structure Index was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. Wisconsin ranks 24th as the strongest family culture in the country. The Family Structure Index measures which states have the most stable
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of Volunteers For Agriculture (VFA), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – Wisconsin’s largest farm organization. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge Brad Schimel, a
MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. “Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the
The News: A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of
As students and alumni know, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers Blugolds more than an excellent education — lifelong friendships and mentor relationships are part of the package. Sometimes alumni even become co-workers. Recent computer science graduates Kaia Hansen and
Fifty-two entries from 25 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has promoted Andy Schneider, acting dean of admissions, to the permanent role, effective immediately, Vice President for Enrollment Management Brian Troyer announced today. Prior to being appointed acting dean in July 2024, Schneider served as director
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds all Wisconsinites that there is still time to participate in its annual spring hearing process by introducing a local resolution. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin
The second annual Medical Academy Program, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will return this spring. The focus is to explore the human body and medical career paths. This free program consists of five
Press Release – Sporting Coalition for StewardshipDownload… 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 – Thanks to the generosity of people from across Wisconsin and the nation, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) was able to distribute thousands of Valentines Day cards to Wisconsin veterans last week. WDVA Secretary James Bond personally
MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports that the Elon Musk-funded Building America’s Future PAC had begun a massive ad buy in an attempt to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Elon Musk and Donald
MADISON — A report released today by the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy found that non-competitively developed electrical infrastructure projects cost ratepayers nearly 20% more than competitively developed projects — a major warning sign to lawmakers with Right of First Refusal
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to Elon Musk buying off extreme politician Brad Schimel with a round of false and negative TV ads, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “In D.C., Elon Musk has taken control of Americans’
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships were presented in early 2025. The WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarships of
Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. After delivering his 2025 State
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting, it was determined that no candidate currently declared is suitable
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of
One City invites families to come see firsthand the One City difference this Friday One City Schools is swinging open its doors on Friday, February 21st to give families a firsthand view of the school’s unique and incredibly successful learning model. One City is hosting, “A Day in the Life of
MADISON – This morning the Family Structure Index was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. Wisconsin ranks 24th as the strongest family culture in the country. The Family Structure Index measures which states have the most stable and sustainable families, highlighting the importance of strong families for
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of Volunteers For Agriculture (VFA), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – Wisconsin’s largest farm organization. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge Brad Schimel, a candidate serving all of Wisconsin, and Susan Crawford, a partisan
MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. “Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the judicial system and understanding of the unique challenges often facing
The News: A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of the cost of the SROs, splitting costs with the city
As students and alumni know, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers Blugolds more than an excellent education — lifelong friendships and mentor relationships are part of the package. Sometimes alumni even become co-workers. Recent computer science graduates Kaia Hansen and Drew Morehouse are two such lucky students-turned-co-workers, both software developers
Fifty-two entries from 25 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its programs, the Tech Council Innovation Network and the Tech
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has promoted Andy Schneider, acting dean of admissions, to the permanent role, effective immediately, Vice President for Enrollment Management Brian Troyer announced today. Prior to being appointed acting dean in July 2024, Schneider served as director of enrollment and marketing strategy in Marquette’s Office of Undergraduate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds all Wisconsinites that there is still time to participate in its annual spring hearing process by introducing a local resolution. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The second annual Medical Academy Program, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will return this spring. The focus is to explore the human body and medical career paths. This free program consists of five presentations, held on Monday nights from 6-7:30 p.m., starting March
Press Release – Sporting Coalition for StewardshipDownload… 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 – Thanks to the generosity of people from across Wisconsin and the nation, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) was able to distribute thousands of Valentines Day cards to Wisconsin veterans last week. WDVA Secretary James Bond personally delivered cards on Valentine’s Day to the veterans, loved ones,
MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports that the Elon Musk-funded Building America’s Future PAC had begun a massive ad buy in an attempt to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are bankrolling Brad Schimel’s Supreme Court campaign because they
MADISON — A report released today by the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy found that non-competitively developed electrical infrastructure projects cost ratepayers nearly 20% more than competitively developed projects — a major warning sign to lawmakers with Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation having recently been introduced in the state legislature.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to Elon Musk buying off extreme politician Brad Schimel with a round of false and negative TV ads, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “In D.C., Elon Musk has taken control of Americans’ private financial information and cut funding for hungry kids. Now,