MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on guidance that helps water management specialists evaluate the quality of the state’s surface waters. The Wisconsin Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (WisCALM) shares information on how to assess surface water quality using standards set by the Clean Water

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement today after Republican lawmakers on the State Building Commission (SBC) voted to once again block every project in the governor’s 2025-27 Capital Budget recommendations, deadlocking the Commission with a 4-4 vote. Republican lawmakers yesterday voted against key projects at Wisconsin’s&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

MILWAUKEE– At an appearance in Milwaukee yesterday, lobbyist Brittany Kinser showed Wisconsin voters exactly why she’s not ready to lead our state’s public schools: she doesn’t have a plan, she doesn’t have the answers, and she made it clear – she doesn’t know how public education in Wisconsin works.  Kinser

Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-2448/1 to prohibit hedge funds and institutional investors from purchasing single-family residential properties within Wisconsin. Senator Keyeski released the following statement in response: “This bill is good for families, good for the middle class, and good for our local economies. Everyone should

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend spring hearings on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. to learn about resource management through the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing process. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input will

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its annual Apples to Apples report, which highlights a widening achievement gap between Wisconsin’s traditional public and choice schools. This trend has grown in recent years with no signs of slowing down.    The Quote: WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, stated, “Our 2025

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Annual Scholarship & Recognition GALA, Growing Alliances in Leadership & Advocacy, fundraiser and award ceremony. American speechwriter, Sarah Hurwitz, will be

MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, the Kinser for Our Wisconsin Kids campaign released a new radio ad featuring Dr. Howard Fuller, a well-known education reformer, former Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and distinguished Professor Emeritus of Education at Marquette University. LISTEN: TRANSCRIPT: This is Dr. Howard Fuller. I’m here because I

WAUKESHA, Wisc. —Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new ad, titled “So Important,” highlighting why the stakes are so high in this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race.  President Donald J. Trump weighed in on the race and threw his support behind Judge Brad Schimel because he knows Susan Crawford

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Bar Association released their annual poll, which “surveys its members regarding the characteristics and qualifications of judicial candidates that appear on the ballot in Milwaukee County.” Judge Crawford is endorsed by more than 175 current and former judges and judicial officers across the state, and

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (R-WI) bill, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Protection Act, passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with bipartisan support and now awaits consideration on the House floor. This legislation will help to stop government waste by strengthening oversight of

MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Barack Obama endorsing Madison Liberal Susan Crawford, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Executive Director, Andrew Iverson: “A vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a Dangerously Liberal Democrat agenda. Nearly 80% of Crawford’s donations came from out-of-state liberals, just like her endorsement.

MADISON – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider the 2025-27 State of Wisconsin Capital Budget. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, released the following statement in response: “This afternoon, the State Building Commission met to consider dozens of important

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The International Union of Police Associations adds to Schimel’s long list of bipartisan law enforcement support, including over 80 Wisconsin Sheriffs. As part of their endorsement, the International

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing how the least political branch is becoming political under a progressive majority. The primer outlines how the progressive majority is attempting to remake the courts in line with its ideology. WHY IT MATTERS:

MADISON ­– Today, Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) announced upcoming in-district office hours in Lake Mills, Waterloo, and Cambridge this April to host informal discussions with her constituents regarding their legislative questions and concerns. The details for the sessions are as follows: Thursday, April 3 5:30 to 7:30pm L.D. Fargo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List put 46 House Republicans “On Notice,” naming them top targets for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Their districts constitute the Democratic Party’s best path to flip Republican-held seats and take back power in the House.  These Republicans — each with their own extremist

Madison, WI- During today’s meeting of the State Building Commission (SBC), Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted to submit the Governor’s recommendations for the 2025-27 Capital Budget to the Joint Committee on Finance without recommendation of the SBC. The SBC is a bipartisan, eight-member body that oversees planning, improvement, major

MADISON, Wis. — Today, with exactly one week until Election Day on April 1, President Barack Obama encouraged Wisconsinites to vote early for Judge Susan Crawford. “I’m grateful to President Obama for highlighting the importance of this race and encouraging Wisconsinites to get out and vote early,” said Judge Susan Crawford. “There is

MADISON – With just a week until the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday, April 1, voting is already in full swing. Thousands of Wisconsinites have cast their ballots by mail and early in-person absentee voting.  Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC has invested more than $1.13 million to turn voters