Streamlining the transfer process for students Madison College celebrates a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout to enhance student success in criminal justice careers. The program-to-program articulation agreement allows Madison College students who have earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Studies to be awarded at least 60 credits

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joins her Republican colleagues in introducing the “Red Tape Reset,” a package of bills designed to transform Wisconsin’s regulatory landscape by cutting excessive regulations, restoring government accountability, and increasing transparency in the rulemaking process. “Excessive regulations come with real economic consequences,” said Rep. Nedwesk…

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MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Matthew Strub, former deputy adjutant general for Army, became Wisconsin’s 32nd adjutant general April 21, during a change of authority ceremony in the state Capitol assembly chamber. As the adjutant general, Strub will lead the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and command more than 7,000

JEFFERSON, Wis. – Last week, leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse. This event, the second of its kind, provided a collaborative opportunity for those leaders to

ELM GROVE — Attorney Anthony LoCoco announced his campaign for a seat on the Court of Appeals, District II today with the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley.  Throughout his career, LoCoco has been a stalwart defender of constitutional freedoms and

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has since clarified tha… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled four in-district listening sessions. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that the Wisconsin State Legislature might consider and learn what Rep. Green has been working on down in Madison. The listening sessions will

MADISON – Ten Wisconsin companies were honored as Workplace Safety Award winners by Wisconsin Safety Council earlier this month. The program, sponsored by Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development and M3 Insurance, recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to prioritizing a culture of safety in the workplace and have maintained exceptional safety records.

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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden’s outlook got that much bleaker as the Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up.” It’s no surprise that Derrick Van Orden is struggling right out of the gate: his lousy record is proof of his inability to serve Wisconsin. “It’s

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 10, which would encourage safe storage of firearms by exempting gun safes from sales tax. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Exempting gun safes from sales tax encourages safe storage of firearms

Madison, WI — State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced new legislation today that advances Wisconsin’s commitment to government accountability and regulatory reform. The bill, part of the broader Red Tape Reset initiative, clarifies the use of scope statements in administrative rulemaking, enhancing public transparency while holdi… Please log

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee, exposed that the Trump administration has stopped $47 million in funding for critical cancer treatment at nine National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Centers across the country. NCI Cancer Centers are

Madison – Today a group of Republican lawmakers, including members of the State Assembly and State Senate, introduced Wisconsin’s Red Tape Reset — a package of bills to cut red tape, strengthen oversight of agency regulations and ensure a more accountable regulatory environment. Currently, Wisconsin is the 13th most regulated state in the

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rafael Cruz-Hernandez, 39, a citizen of Mexico found in Monroe County, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 8 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed.&nb… Please log in

Madison, WI – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced its support for Wisconsin’s Red Tape Reset, a transformative legislative package introduced by Republican lawmakers from the State Assembly and Senate. This bold initiative aims to eliminate excessive regulations, enhance Wisconsin’s competitiveness, and unleash economic prosperity by removing barriers to innovati… Please log

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Regulatory Reform in Wisconsin: An Opportunity for Greater Economic Growth.” The report makes the case for much-needed regulatory reform in the state while also highlighting several solutions that were introduced in the Wisconsin legislature today. WILL partnered

Madison, Wisconsin (April 30, 2025) — In late June of 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suffered a breach of trust the court had not experienced in its history. The court was shocked to learn on June 26, 2024, that a confidential draft document had been leaked to the press. All seven