Virtual and in-person options available for public testimony, July 29-Aug. 1    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements in the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. The study is looking

The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act Elevates the National Lakeshore to a National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park. Tomorrow, the House Natural

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was presented the 2024 Outstanding Legislator Award by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Representative Rozar received this award due to her commitment and leadership on responsible public policy initiatives that support county government and improve Wisconsin. One example is 2023 Wisconsin Act 68, relating to

A Better Wisconsin Together applauds administration’s work on issues that matter to Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Milwaukee today to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s work on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin families and protecting our freedoms.  The following are statements from

A group of Common Council members led by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is seeking information from city officials and partners about the police-involved shooting that left a Milwaukee man dead during the Republican National Convention (RNC) – as well as information about arrests tied to the convention and whether the event delivered

Madison – July 23, 2024 – Following the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) expressed concerns about the impact of the decision on survivors of domestic violence (DV) in Wisconsin and nationwide. The ruling upheld an OR city’s ordinances that

Madison – Today Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, hosted a roundtable with labor leaders across Dane County. Councils and leadership from Dane County Labor organizations have overwhelmingly endorsed Agard’s candidacy for County Executive (endorsements listed below). Senator Agard and other champions for labor issues released the following

STEVENS POINT, WI — This week, despite ongoing calls from State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Rebecca Cooke has declined the final opportunity to participate in a televised broadcast debate in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.  Cooke has consistently avoided committing to a televised Democratic primary

Waukesha County District Attorney candidate Lesli Boese released the following statement on Mike Thurston’s dishonest radio ad:  As a career prosecutor, I have handled every type of crime on the books – drug crimes, sexual assaults, homicides, and everything in between. I believe that all crimes are important, and all

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an additional preliminary finding regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senator reported that eight shell casings were found near the body of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks according to first-hand information obtained by his office. Senator Johnson released this materia…

Milwaukee, WI — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first stop as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president to Wisconsin, which stands to lose $940.7 million in investments and 1,962 clean energy jobs if Trump wins the presidency in November. The Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan has created more

Rep. Derrick Van Orden has recently called for President Biden to step down or, barring that, for Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office. The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn this attack as a political smear based not on reason, but

Milwaukee, WI – Today, as Vice President Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin for her fifth time this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement:  “Despite any changes at the top of the Democratic ticket, nothing has changed for Wisconsinites. Tammy Baldwin has been and continues to be an avid

After weeks of hiding from Joe Biden and making up “scheduling conflicts” to avoid appearing onstage with the president, Tammy Baldwin reappeared today to join Kamala Harris in Wisconsin after endorsing her earlier this week. NRSC Statement: “By endorsing San Francisco radical Kamala Harris, Tammy Baldwin is giving her seal of approval to an agenda

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2024. District 1: Eric Schroeder, DeerbrookAshland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door,

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding Sen. Baldwin joining Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee: “Vice President Harris and Senator Baldwin are both failed politicians who are completely out of touch with Wisconsin families. They’ve done nothing to repair the damage done by the Harris-Baldwin agenda

Representative Kevin Petersen was recently chosen by the Wisconsin Towns Association to receive a 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award for his efforts supporting town government. In recalling Representative Petersen’s work in the Wisconsin Assembly, Mike Koles, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Towns Association commented, “I have had the opportunity

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today led a delegation of 26 bipartisan governors in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (H.R. 7906), which will improve the ability of state, Tribal, and local child support… 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

MILWAUKEE–  Early Monday morning, a tragic shooting at Dineen Park claimed the life of one teenager and left nine others injured. Expressing her deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “As a mom and member of the Milwaukee community, I am

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been over a week since Eric Hovde finally filed his personal financial disclosure, which revealed he is worth upwards of half a billion dollars, and likely significantly more, which would make him the wealthiest Senator, if he wins. Since then he has repeatedlyrefused to answer questions from multiple Wisconsin reporters about his confli… Please