Sen. Tomczyk: WI Supreme Court strips Legislature’s rule oversight powers
Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling
Sen. Wimberger: UW plans to raise tuition to pay for administrative bloat
System Refuses Reform, Sticks Taxpayers with the Bill MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the UW System announced plans to raise tuition by up to 5 percent at each of its universities: “The UW System is thanking
Gov. Evers: Continues to seek applicants for Price County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is now accepting applications for Price County District Attorney on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled after he previously began seeking applicants on June 3, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill includes key priorities
Dairy Margin Coverage and conservation funding included in legislation GREEN BAY, Wis. — The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, included a number of dairy-focused provisions aligned with key priorities for Edge Dairy Farmer
Gov. Evers: Takes action on bipartisan bill to support data center projects in Port Washington and Beaver Dam
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on Assembly Bill 140, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 16, a bipartisan bill that creates exceptions for Tax Increment District (TID) Number 5 in the city of Port Washington and TID Number 10 in the city of Beaver Dam to support attracting new data
UW-Stevens Point: New undergraduate program blends technical and ethical education in AI
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and everyday life, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to take the next step towards preparing students for an evolving workforce. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) this
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Record lawsuit prompts production of Rock County records
Fromer Supervisor sought performance reviews of top county officials A lawsuit filed by former Rock County Board Supervisor and government accountability advocate Mike Zoril resulted in Rock County producing requested records and paying Zoril’s attorney fees, court costs, and statutory damages. In
WisDems: ICYMI: Sen. Rob Hutton holds one of Wisconsin’s most flippable seats
MADISON, Wis. — A report published yesterday confirmed that Senator Rob Hutton (SD-5) is the most vulnerable Republican in the Wisconsin State Senate. After analyzing vote margins in his senate district from the 2024 cycle and 2025 state Supreme Court race, the report states
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court shutting down another GOP power grab
MADISON, Wis. — In a ruling released this morning, the progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court shut down yet another power grab from Wisconsin Republicans. The decision comes after GOP lawmakers overstepped and stopped a ban on harmful conversion therapy
Sen. Carpenter: Rep. Donovan’s tinkering cuts I-894 & I-41 sound barrier funding in half
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the 2025-2027 budget enactment and the claims by Rep. Donovan to have “secured” funding for the sound barriers on I-894 and I-41. Senator Carpenter along with Representative Kirsch,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cranberry Board election starts July 10
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting July 10, 2025, Cranberry growers will have until August
The Welch Group: Announces leadership transition
MADISON, WI – Marking the next chapter in The Welch Group’s distinguished history in Wisconsin government affairs and association management, founder Bob Welch will become Senior Advisor after a 40-year career in Wisconsin politics; Peter Welch and Jim Steineke to
Wisconsin Technology Council: Campus computing programs and ties to industry to be examined at July 29 Tech Council luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the director of one of UW-Madison’s fastest-growing programs, will join industry experts to discuss trends in computing and data science Tuesday, July 29, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Join us at One
The MacIver Institute: Statement on Supreme Court JCRAR ruling
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement from CEO Annette Olson regarding the state Supreme Court’s ruling in the Evers v. Marklein case: The liberal Supreme Court’s ruling today guts important legislative oversight over the unelected
Taylor campaign: Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone” MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
Sen. Roys: SCOWIS: In Wisconsin, everyone should be welcome to build a better life
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled today that the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules unconstitutionally interfered with agency rule-making. In response to Tuesday’s decision, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), a member of the Joint Committee on Review
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Live: Modern war in the Middle East
Experts discuss the conflict between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. MADISON, WI (July 8, 2025) — The United States is once again involved in a conflict in the Middle East, this time with Israel and Iran. U.S. involvement has centered
Sen. Spreitzer: Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus celebrates Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its ruling in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein, overturning the State Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules and ensuring that Wisconsin’s ban on the harmful and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will
National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court decision protecting profession’s authority to set their own conduct code
Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) applauds the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision today in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein. The court’s final decision reaffirms the ability of professions in Wisconsin to set their own conduct code as well
Rep. Neylon: Issues statement on WI Supreme Court ruling stripping legislature’s admin rule oversight powers
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered it’s ruling in the lawsuit Evers v. Marklein, related to legislative oversight powers of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR). In response to the ruling which stripped JCRAR of