Last night, while Wisconsinites were sleeping, Rep. Glenn Grothman, who sits on the House Budget Committee, voted to advance Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill that will gut Medicaid and slash food assistance programs that millions of Wisconsinites rely on for affordable, quality health care and to put food on the table. 

MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsinites have made it clear time and again that they do not want politicians regulating and controlling their bodies, the Republican Party of Wisconsin passed a resolution at their state convention claiming that the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban should be enforced. The law would ban doctors from performing

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin hosted its 2025 State Convention on Saturday in Rothschild, Wisconsin. A crowd of more than 600 delegates, alternates, and other attendees filled the Convention Center for the event. State Representative Pat Snyder served as Convention Chairman and oversaw

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Maria Watts was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County. The award honors a woman who demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other

Included with Love’s Announcement are More Than 20 Additional Endorsements from Democratic Party Leaders and Elected Officials Across Wisconsin REEDSBURG, Wis. – Today, Devin Remiker announced an additional round of grassroots endorsements in his bid for WisDems Chair, led by former Chair Martha Love. In addition to being a former

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This comprehensive program aims to bolster highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI/H5N1)

Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led a group of their colleagues in challenging President Donald Trump to end a tax loophole, the carried interest loophole,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development and apprenticeship programs across the state and urged continued …

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s, is a collaborative initiative with local communities that provides opportunities

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations as well

University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence – CAM-AI – to provide advanced manufacturing and AI support

Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called for the Trump administration to implement cuts at the Department

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) advises motorists to pack some patience on Wisconsin roads and avoid distractions during the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. According to AAA, more than 750,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak travel times

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Sen. Bradley and Rep. Steffen honored for taking bold action to address energy challenges Milwaukee – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) are the 2025 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they have taken to protect Wisconsin’s energy and economic future. The

Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communi… Please

Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 ROTHSCHILD — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential

As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the final alumni award given during a May 16 ceremony —