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LeMahieu tells ‘UpFront’ ‘quite a few’ Assembly Republicans back his rebate plan

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, left out of talks between Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, says his pitch to give Wisconsinites rebate checks has support from some GOP Assembly reps.
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LeMahieu says he’s been cut out of negotiations on possible property tax deal

Bill barring race-based programs in higher education heads to Evers after party-line Assembly vote

Assembly sends campus free speech bill to Evers

Assembly sends bill allowing lawsuits over gender-affirming care to Evers

DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on GOP bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote

WisOpinion

Bill Kaplan: Cruel betrayal of rural Wisconsin

Monday, Feb 16, 2026

Kerri Parker: The human impact of making food harder to reach 

Monday, Feb 16, 2026

Brian Fraley: DPI stonewalls public: Where’s the secret Waterpark Workshop contract?

Monday, Feb 16, 2026

WisBusiness

Advocates, critics react to judge’s decision in Line 5 case

Monday, Feb 16, 2026

Wisconsin DOT starts recertification of disadvantaged business program

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

State’s UI Trust Fund had more than $2.1B to end 2025

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Press Releases

Rep. McGuire: Legislators introduce “Buy American – Buy Wisconsin” package

UW-Stout: Board game renaissance: UW-Stout professor puts the pieces in place for successful game design business

Luna campaign: South Side community advocate and nonprofit professional Ismael Luna launches campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 8

Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County: Opposes Juneau County resolution: No. 26-12 allowing for the purchase of a free condom vending machine

SJL Government Affairs: 100 Wisconsin-based groups oppose Assembly Bill 1033

Around Wisconsin

For the first time in more than a decade, Apostle Islands ice caves open Monday

Kenosha schools consider metal detectors

Essential household costs are driving Wisconsin’s affordability challenge, report says

Call to nationalize elections sparks constitutional debate

Trump’s move ending power to control climate pollution could cost Wisconsin billions

Lawmakers at odds about funding WisconsinEye, putting its future in question

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Former U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil argues Trump seeking to sow distrust in elections process

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Keep Our Republic member and former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil says President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections doesn’t pass constitutional muster. Vaudreuil also argues Trump is seeking to sow distrust in elections ahead of the midterms.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Former U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil argues Trump seeking to sow distrust in elections process

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Keep Our Republic member and former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil says President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections doesn’t pass constitutional muster. Vaudreuil also argues Trump is seeking to sow distrust in elections ahead of the midterms.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.

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