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As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump’s costly war in
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun has been named to the board of directors for Children’s Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin is governed by a
MADISON, Wis. – Cristobal Guerrero-Kresovich’s world is expanding. He’s currently working a job in the community and making plans for a brighter future. “I’m looking forward to turning in my blue collar for a white collar,” Guerrero-Kresovich said. “When I go
MADISON – Last week, the Wisconsin State Building Commission awarded funding to community development projects from around the state through the Non-State Grant Program. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) celebrated the approval of funds for two community projects with
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend the WisGOP hosted their convention where they endorsed their favorite MAGA candidates and cemented their extreme midterm agenda. All the while they completely avoided the most important issue their constituents have been crying out for them
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (May 18, 2026) — Pellitteri Waste Systems — a leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2026 with two new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 46 and more
“Tom Tiffany standing side-by-side with Scott Walker is a slap in the face to every Wisconsin worker. “There’s no greater enemy to teachers, firefighters, and union workers than union-buster Scott Walker. He gutted workers rights, cut pay and benefits, and
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later
MADISON, Wis. — Today, when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked Tom Tiffany why he voted to continue the war with Iran despite knowing it is driving up costs and just hours after admitting his constituents were complaining to him about gas prices, a Tiffany
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Sam Krebs as WILL’s new Policy and Government Affairs Manager. His hire underscores WILL’s continued commitment to expanding and advancing policy solutions that further individual liberty, limited government and free enterprise.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of expanding access to care during a worsening mental health and addiction crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans are ripping it away from people who need it. Republicans have launched an all-out assault
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell
(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) announced today that President Capt. Chris Edyvean will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day ceremony and will be among a handful of mariners presented
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Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Donald Trump is slated to host another “Health Care Affordability Event” at the White House — an utterly laughable event given the dismal state of health care affordability in Trump’s America. Health care costs continue
TOWN OF ELBA — Beef farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow won the unanimous endorsement of delegates at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention this weekend behind a promise of bringing greater transparency and accountability to Wisconsin state government. Pollnow’s
Climate Power and Protect Our Care show how Trump is gutting pollution protections and leaving Americans to pay the price Washington, DC – A new report from Protect Our Care and Climate Power outlines how Trump has gutted pollution protections, exposing American families to dangerous
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later
New tools provide a one-stop resource to track Wisconsin justices, judges and court activity Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new scorecard evaluating Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and a review of the Court of Appeals
MADISON— A federal judge ruled Friday that the lawsuit challenging the legality of ICE detainers must remain under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, rejecting an attempt by the defendants in the case – five county sheriffs – to
As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump’s costly war in Iran that is crushing families at the gas pump. Every
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun has been named to the board of directors for Children’s Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin is governed by a community board of directors. The board consists of business and
MADISON, Wis. – Cristobal Guerrero-Kresovich’s world is expanding. He’s currently working a job in the community and making plans for a brighter future. “I’m looking forward to turning in my blue collar for a white collar,” Guerrero-Kresovich said. “When I go to the job board and it says ‘bachelor’s degree required,’
MADISON – Last week, the Wisconsin State Building Commission awarded funding to community development projects from around the state through the Non-State Grant Program. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) celebrated the approval of funds for two community projects with significant positive impact for the people of the 46th Assembly District:
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend the WisGOP hosted their convention where they endorsed their favorite MAGA candidates and cemented their extreme midterm agenda. All the while they completely avoided the most important issue their constituents have been crying out for them to fix: the cost crisis resulting from Republican policies that
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (May 18, 2026) — Pellitteri Waste Systems — a leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2026 with two new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 46 and more than 85,000 homes serviced weekly. With the new contracts to
“Tom Tiffany standing side-by-side with Scott Walker is a slap in the face to every Wisconsin worker. “There’s no greater enemy to teachers, firefighters, and union workers than union-buster Scott Walker. He gutted workers rights, cut pay and benefits, and left working families worse off while rigging the system for
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later — to allow the war to continue and, in turn,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked Tom Tiffany why he voted to continue the war with Iran despite knowing it is driving up costs and just hours after admitting his constituents were complaining to him about gas prices, a Tiffany spokesperson said: “I think most Americans agree that it’s reasonable
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Sam Krebs as WILL’s new Policy and Government Affairs Manager. His hire underscores WILL’s continued commitment to expanding and advancing policy solutions that further individual liberty, limited government and free enterprise. In his new role, Sam will be instrumental in advocating
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of expanding access to care during a worsening mental health and addiction crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans are ripping it away from people who need it. Republicans have launched an all-out assault on American health care, gutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell Grants to fund short-term, high-quality training … Please log in
(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) announced today that President Capt. Chris Edyvean will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day ceremony and will be among a handful of mariners presented the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement from the U.S.
5.18.2026Download… 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.
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Donald Trump is slated to host another “Health Care Affordability Event” at the White House — an utterly laughable event given the dismal state of health care affordability in Trump’s America. Health care costs continue to top Americans’ affordability worries as costs skyrocket as a
TOWN OF ELBA — Beef farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow won the unanimous endorsement of delegates at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention this weekend behind a promise of bringing greater transparency and accountability to Wisconsin state government. Pollnow’s plans include a website that will publish all state government
Climate Power and Protect Our Care show how Trump is gutting pollution protections and leaving Americans to pay the price Washington, DC – A new report from Protect Our Care and Climate Power outlines how Trump has gutted pollution protections, exposing American families to dangerous toxins that fuel asthma and other life-threatening illnesses at the
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later — to allow the war to continue and, in turn,
New tools provide a one-stop resource to track Wisconsin justices, judges and court activity Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new scorecard evaluating Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and a review of the Court of Appeals judges on Monday, alongside the launch of its new Court
MADISON— A federal judge ruled Friday that the lawsuit challenging the legality of ICE detainers must remain under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, rejecting an attempt by the defendants in the case – five county sheriffs – to have the case moved to federal court. The petition, brought