Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: New legislation introduced represents positive step forward for reform at DPI
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) endorsed new legislation (LRB-0976) by Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) and Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) to reverse the years-long process of lowering academic and performance standards by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Lancaster safe drinking water loan program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Lancaster is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes construction of the
WisDems: REMINDER: Brad Schimel failed victims, gave plea deals to child sexual predators
MADISON, Wis. — Extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is desperately trying to rebrand his soft on crime record, glossing over his abysmal history prosecuting sex crimes against children—including how he repeatedly handed out plea deals to child predators. “For Brad Schimel to
WisGOP: Crawford’s hypocrisy on extreme partisanship reaches new heights
MADISON, Wis. — Susan Crawford, who built her career on partisan connections and causes, is going to extreme lengths to conceal her hyper-partisan ideology from Wisconsin voters. Crawford’s hollow attacks on Judge Brad Schimel – a former prosecutor for 25 years, Wisconsin’s previous
Kinser campaign: Kinser releases statement on legislative proposal to restore high standards in schools
MADISON, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent released the following statement in response to a proposal being circulated for co-sponsorship by Representatives Robert Wittke (R-Racine), Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) to restore high standards
Department of Revenue: Collections, December FY2025
General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY24 FY25 % change FY24 FY25 % change Individual Income 570,579 1,133,145 98.6% 4,013,427 &…
Dept. of Natural Resources: To present Southwest Wisconsin CWD, deer and predator study results during Natural Resources board meeting Jan. 22
MADISON, Wis. — Experts from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present the results of the Southwest Wisconsin Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Deer and Predator Research Study at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The meeting will
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Calls for liberty
As a President is sworn in along with a new congress and state legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) hopes that they will work to reduce the tax burden on all people, reduce the size and scope of government,
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Applauds Trump executive orders ending unconstitutional “DEI” practices
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released the following statement in support of executive orders signed by President Donald J. Trump yesterday evening, ending long-standing, unconstitutional programs and policies of the federal government. Trump’s executive orders answered our
Rep. Steffen: Legislators introduce “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act”
Madison, WI — Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) introduced a bill that will create a pathway for candidates who have suspended their campaign to prevent their name from appearing on Wisconsin ballots. The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about Sturgeon and Walleye management in the Winnebago System on Jan. 22
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the next meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management
School Choice Wisconsin: Wisconsin school choice programs serve thousands of disabled students
The News: An estimated 14% of students in Wisconsin school choice programs have a special needs disability, according to a new analysis conducted by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and School Choice Wisconsin (SCW). The Quotes: Will Flanders, Research
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce $150,000 infrastructure improvement grant to facilitate economic development and job creation in Bayfield County
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced a $150,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to Bayfield County. The grant will support road construction to complete Arganbright Road and provide full access to the undeveloped
Crawford campaign: Judge Crawford’s campaign launches two TV ads as part of major seven-figure buy
MADISON, Wis. – Today, with 10 weeks to go until the April 1st election, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched its first two ads as part of an initial statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: Judge Crawford discusses fairness and common sense with voters across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford met with voters across Northwestern Wisconsin on Saturday and West Bend and Watertown on Sunday. During the meet and greets, Judge Crawford discussed how growing up in Chippewa Falls
U.S. Rep. Steil: Applauds Inauguration of President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance: “Our country is ready for change,” said Steil. “I look forward to working with President Trump to secure our border,
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on President Trump’s swearing-in
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. “Today is a historic moment for all Americans as we witness President Trump take the
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on the inauguration of Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump: “Today, as Donald Trump takes the oath of office for a second time, we can expect him to betray it almost immediately—just as
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement on Trump’s inauguration
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump is inaugurated today, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites, we know that there’s more that unites us than divides us and we will not let the divisiveness of the Project 2025
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Over $2.7 billion in USDA funding invested in Wisconsin since 2021
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Jan. 17, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today, on her last day serving as a presidential appointee for the Biden-Harris Administration, announced the release of USDA Rural Development Wisconsin Accomplishments report. This report