Dept. of Revenue: Paul Eriksen selected as division of technology services administrator
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that Paul Eriksen has been selected to serve as Administrator for the Division of Technology Services (DTS). Eriksen’s comprehensive experience in information technology and strong foundation as a software engineer
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil: To hold sixth telephone town hall of the year
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he will be holding his monthly telephone town hall on Monday, June 23rd, at 12:00 p.m. CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s sixth telephone town hall of the year. He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options
Americans for Prosperity: Launches grassroots campaign thanking Rep. Bryan Steil for protecting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) has launched a grassroots campaign urging Wisconsinites to call and thank U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil for standing strong to defend our hard-earned money by supporting the renewal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Referendum eases MPS’ 2026 fiscal challenges, but long-term issues remain
A $51 million revenue infusion, made possible by voter approval of a 2024 referendum, has substantially brightened the short-term fiscal outlook for the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Despite continued structural challenges, the proposal for the district’s next budget largely avoids
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol shares vehicle safety tips for summer travelers
As summer begins, the Wisconsin State Patrol is sharing tips to help drivers make sure their vehicle is ready for the road. “Summer is the perfect time to explore all that our great state has to offer,” Wisconsin State Patrol
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR celebrates 85 years of Bald Eagle Protection and National Eagle Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2025) and the 85th anniversary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Wisconsinites can support the next species’ comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association: REPORT: May Home Sales Decline for Third Straight Month
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its May 2025Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing home sales fell for a third straight month.Affordability improved 5.1% over the past 12 months, while the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 24
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: JFC budget proposal: For the first time, one district has a revenue limit over $25,000/student
Four years ago, when the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) proposed no improvements to the system of unfair revenue limits, AEF called it a “missed opportunity.” Schools across the state were stuck in an unfair system where some students were “valued”
Milwaukee Child Care Alliance: Importance of re-engaging with legislative leaders, non-action will be devastating for Wisconsin child care, current Child Care Counts program expires at end of this month!
Dear Governor Evers: The Milwaukee Child Care Alliance (MCCA) is a network of leaders in early care and education who are committed to strengthening the lives of children and families through advocating for quality early care and education in the
Sen. Nass: State budget impasse
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to the state budget impasse between Governor Evers and Assembly Republicans on one side and the Senate Republicans on the right side: “Since early spring, the Assembly Republican leadership has
Wisconsin Nurses Association: APRNs applaud legislators’ passage of the APRN Modernization Act
MADISON – June 18, 2025 – Yesterday, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed the APRN Modernization Act (Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 258). The members of the Wisconsin Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives,
Sen. Ratcliff: Joins Joint Finance Democrats at Learning Ladder to call for real investment in child care
MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) held a press conference at the now closed Learning Ladder Child Care and Preschool alongside her Democratic colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee—Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay), and
Weekly GOP radio address: A bipartisan win for healthy Wisconsinites
Hello, this is Senator Patrick Testin, and I am here today to talk about my bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, which was recently passed by both the state Senate and Assembly. For those of you who don’t know,
Rep. Vos, Born: Statement on the cancellation of the Joint Finance Committee meeting
MADISON…Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Finance Co-Chair Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement: “Assembly and Senate Republicans have met in good faith with Gov. Evers over the past couple weeks and have had productive conversations towards
Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce $2.5 Million affordable housing loan program awards
Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced over $2.5 million to support three new housing developments, providing
Sen. Johnson, Roys, Rep. McGuire, Andraca: Childcare providers join JFC Democrats to call for real investment in childcare
MADISON—As the Joint Committee on Finance announced the cancellation of today’s meeting, which would have taken up the Department of Children and Families budget, Democratic members and other legislators visited Learning Ladder in Cottage Grove. The child care center closed
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Polling place accessibility reviews show improvements
MADISON, Wis. – A recent report from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) found fewer barriers for elderly and disabled voters at polling places compared to a 2023 review. Under Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) the WEC is required to submit a report
Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on JFC pause
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement amid budget negotiations between the legislature and the Evers administration: “Conversations between legislative leaders and the Evers administration resumed earlier this week. All sides again negotiated in good faith
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data, Wisconsin employment numbers released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,049,500 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to May 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for May 2025 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Second round of Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program equipment-only grant applications open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the second round of Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Equipment-Only Grants. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, July