MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today criticized Republican lawmakers for advancing bills that undermine the expertise of Wisconsin’s educators and local control over schools. Her statement comes as the Assembly Committee on Education holds a hearing on several bills that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction strongly opposes. “Republican lawmakers

Madison, WI – As reported in NBC News, today Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a brand-new round of ads across the Badger State supporting Brad Schimel for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin.   The statewide digital and connected TV ads — part of a larger seven-figure ad buy that was announced in December — highlight

MADISON, Wis. — In a stunning new interview, an emboldened Susan Crawford doubled down on her recent attempt to sell Wisconsin congressional seats to out-of-state billionaires in exchange for campaign donations. The brazen solicitation by Crawford raises not only serious judicial ethics questions, but reconfirms her extreme allegiance to rubber stamp the

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In less than two months, the people of Wisconsin will cast their votes to decide the future of their justice system, and the choice could not be more clear. Voters have a choice between a judge who has spent his career defending victims and the law and an

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Waterford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of Well #6 and a well pump, well house and generator

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter ‘B’. After nearly eight years and 4.7 million letter and number combinations on license plates issued by Wisconsin DMV, all combinations of plates that begin

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 15. Since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in the event has continued to trend up. This year, 35 teams representing the following high schools will take

This morning, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced proposed budget investments of more than $80 million to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries. As part of this 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, the Governor included more than $3.7 million to reimburse corn farmers up to 50 percent of the total cost

[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and documented immigrants continue to rise, Garcia was simply providing resources

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Republican legislators introduced a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:  “Many local law enforcement departments across Wisconsin are already cooperat…

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling.  “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion economic powerhouse – and it continues to grow, thanks in

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), represents 77 percent of the $101 million in

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following introduction… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed an ethics complaint over Brad Schimel’s campaign using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new ad. The complaint, filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission under a bipartisan state law that mandates disclosure in AI-manipulated

Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth recently announced his department has opened applications for more Youth Firefighter Training Grants. This is the fourth round of funding distributed through the DSPS grant program, whichhelps address recruitment concerns of Wisconsin fire departments. The funding supportsprograms that expose middle and high

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Feb. 12-13, via written releases. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a national survey on the new President Donald Trump administration and

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her support for legislation that would create a uniform, statewide policy for law enforcement to ensure dangerous criminals are kept off our streets. “Currently, law enforcement across our state face ambiguity in the application of law when encountering individuals who are arrested for a felony.

Waukesha, WI – The Waukesha County Board welcomed two new members to its ranks. Timothy Dondlinger will represent District 5, encompassing portions of the Village of Menomonee Falls and the Village of Lannon. This seat became vacant following Jennifer Grant’s successful election as Waukesha County Treasurer. Dondlinger, a familiar face to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced their plans to invest more than $80 million in the 2025-27 Budget to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and processors.  The Governor’s $80 million investment will create new agricultural

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in reintroducing the Fair Access to Banking Act, which protects fair access to financial services and ensures banks operate in a safe and sound manner. The legislation requires that lending and services decisions must be based on impartial, risk-based analysis,