U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Rick Scott, 49 Senate colleagues in bipartisan letter encouraging U.K. Prime Minister Starmer to work with President Trump to free Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 49 of their bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to work closely with President Trump and the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Van Orden and Steil side with DC bosses to back price-spiking tariffs, again
This week, House Republicans voted against cancelling reckless tariffs that are spiking prices. And once again, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are putting Washington first and Wisconsin last. Van Orden and Steil voted to protect reckless tariffs that are
Rep. Clancy: Confronts police violence, surveillance with new bill package, “Freedom From Fear”
Facial Recognition Technology, AI-use, Other Unsafe Practices Would Be Restricted or Banned MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy announced a package of bills designed to blunt the rise of law enforcement surveillance, abuse of power, and violence during the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks nominations for First District Veteran of the Year Award
JANESVILLE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he is seeking nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize a veteran’s exceptional service and contributions in the First District. “It’s my honor to recognize a … Please log in to access subscriber
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly to deliver 2025 State of Education Address with urgent call to support students, educators, and public schools
Event takes place today at noon at the Wisconsin State Capitol; livestream available via Wisconsin Eye MADISON — In her fifth State of Education Address, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will deliver an urgent and hopeful message for the future
Law Forward: Files class action lawsuit against the City of Madison over failure to count votes on 193 ballots cast in the November 2024 election
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward, a nonprofit pro-democracy law firm, filed a class action lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the City of Madison, seeking damages for 193 voters who were denied their fundamental right to vote in the November
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association team up to promote school bus safety
Operation Safe Stop Week, Sept. 22-26 As schools across the state settle into another academic year, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) are working together to keep students safe and encourage safe driving near buses. Operation
Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 58
Hi, I’m Representative Jerry O’Connor and I represent the 60 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill AB-58 I authored that recently passed through the Wisconsin State Assembly. Every legislator is continually asked to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Clean Energy Week
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating National Clean Energy Week across the state to highlight our efforts to build the clean energy future Wisconsin deserves. Folks, we don’t have to choose between mitigating climate change
Gov. Evers: Evers, Microsoft officials announce new $4 billion investment in Mount Pleasant datacenter
RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Microsoft officials and local leaders to announce that Microsoft is investing an additional $4 billion to further expand its planned datacenter campus in Mount Pleasant, raising Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin to more
IRG: The real state of education
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement outlining the real State of Education in Wisconsin ahead of Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s annual State of Education Address. THE REAL STATE OF EDUCATION: Stalling
Martinez-Rutherford campaign: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
Madison, WI – Today, Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announced her campaign to represent District 76 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, community advocate, and progressive leader, Martinez-Rutherford is running to tackle the affordability crisis head-on and put
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds hunters to boat safely this waterfowl season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation if safety
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Keeps pressure on GOP to save 24 million Americans from Republicans’ health care cliff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) continued pushing her Republican colleagues to extend tax breaks for working families who purchase health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. If Republicans in Congress fail to extend these tax
Sen. Jacque: Bill to protect victims of domestic abuse and gang violence advances
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to grant greater protections for victims of domestic abuse and gang related violence moves one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 77 (SB 77) and the companion Assembly Bill 65
Berrien campaign: ICYMI: Bill Berrien releases new digital ad: “HISTORY”
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, Bill Berrien, a successful Wisconsin manufacturing CEO, former Navy SEAL, and candidate for governor, released a new digital ad on Thursday, titled “HISTORY,” highlighting his plan to change history in Wisconsin, just
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Romanski becomes president of Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski is now President of the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA). Romanski became the President at a meeting held during the 2025 National Association
ACPMP: Wisconsin governor issues first-ever statewide proclamation recognizing appendix cancer awareness month
Wisconsin Governor Issues First-Ever Statewide Proclamation Recognizing Appendix Cancer Awareness Month (2)Download… 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
Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy: Release 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), today highlighted the release of the 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, underscoring achievements made over the last year to advance goals established by the… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Horizon High School: State legislators given first ever “Friends of Recovery High Schools” awards
Madison – Horizon High School, Wisconsin’s oldest operating recovery high school, gave out its first ever “Friends of Recovery High Schools” awards during its annual fall festival Wednesday. The recipients, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and State Representative Barbara Dittrich