Wisconsin Elections Commission: Unanimous Supreme Court decision affirms Wolfe can remain in administrator position
MADISON – On Friday, Feb. 7, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision in the case of Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Devin LeMahieu, finding in favor of the Commission by affirming an order from Dane County Circuit Court Judge
UW–Eau Claire: Will offer AI majors starting in fall 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will offer new majors in artificial intelligence in fall 2025 to prepare Blugolds for the rapidly changing workforce that is increasingly reliant on AI tools. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Feb. 7 approved
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin livestock owners encouraged to renew their premises registration now for 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC), is asking every livestock owner to renew and update their livestock premises registration. State law requires that all livestock*
Kinser campaign: DPI State of the Race
DISON, Wisc. — Here’s what we know: as a lifelong educator and reformer, Brittany Kinser is the outsider in this campaign to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeff Wright and Jill Underly are running scared. Today, Jill Underly skipped the WisPolitics forum
Wright campaign: Candidate forum avoided by incumbent Underly, superintendent candidate Jeff Wright promises to restore credibility to Department of Public Instruction; calls for voucher transparency & accountability
MADISON-Grassroots candidate Jeff Wright highlighted his plans to restore credibility to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and called for transparency in the state voucher system at a WisPolitics candidate forum Thursday that was avoided by incumbent DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Vehicles falling through ice; Be extra careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders that no ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops program continues to receive increased interest
MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently closed the third application cycle for its Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting
Rep. Clancy: Urges children’s Wisconsin to continue providing gender affirming care to all who need it
MADISON, Wis. — Today, following a previous decision to cancel at least one appointment for gender affirming care, Children’s Wisconsin (“Children’s”) notified families that it is partly reversing course and will continue offering gender affirming care to current patients, including
Ethos Green Power: Trump cuts $62M energy investment in Wisconsin, puts thousands of jobs at risk
Withdrawing funding for programs like Solar For All and the USDA REAP program are a direct blow to the powerful work being done in Wisconsin to maintain economic vitality, energy independence, and environmental stewardship. The EPA committed $64 million in Wisconsin, with $50
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: “Yes” Brad Schimel led the charge to gut the affordable care act, threatening health care for 260,000 Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Brad Schimel led a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and rip away health care from over 260,000 Wisconsinites. In an independent fact check, Wisconsin Watch found that while serving as
Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: New ads peak interest in state supreme court race
Madison, WI – As NBC News reported Thursday morning, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released new digital and connected TV ads supporting Brad Schimel as the “common-sense candidate who will uphold law and order and safeguard our communities.” Read the NBC News
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Issues statement on presidential order
Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA released the following statementregarding recent executive action taken with regards to eligibility: “The WIAA is reviewing its rules of eligibility with legal counsel to ensure compliancewith recent executive orders. Our organization will follow
Sen. Felzkowski: Reacts to Evers’ PFAS proposal
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ new budget proposal to address PFAS contamination was announced: “PFAS contamination is a priority for me given the prevalence of contamination in my district,” said President
Reproductive Freedom for All: Endorses Susan Crawford for Wisconsin state supreme court
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford is a dedicated and experienced jurist who has spent her career defending reproductive freedom and protecting the rights of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes back on Trump’s plan to dismantle education department
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: More money is not how you solve education in Wisconsin
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning —
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Dept. of Revenue: Reassures taxpayers direct file remains a safe and secure option
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax
Opportunity Wisconsin: Big corporations splurging on Super Bowl ads could soon get massive tax breaks
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million
U.S. Rep Fitzgerald: Advances legislation to fight opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes