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While state Rep. Russell Goodwin, D-Milwaukee, continues to believe his vote for a $1.8 billion surplus package was the right move for his constituents, primary challenger Jordan Roman says he wouldn’t have supported it unless there were significant changes. Goodwin,
There is little daylight on the issues between the Dems running for gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s Assembly seat in Madison. The candidates say experience sets them apart. Seeking the Dem nomination for the 76th AD, one of the most liberal
Free school meals, a right of first refusal bill for new transmission construction and new data center regulations could also be on the table, the Middleton Democrat told attendees at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon.
State Chair Devin Remiker says Dems can’t be overconfident that a blue wave alone will carry them to a trifecta in the state Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
Tiffany, R-Minocqua and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon in Madison he’s asked the Trump administration for more details on how the fund would be implemented.
Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology.
Wisconsin GOP U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Democrats were “not hitting their intended target” as Congress attempts to negotiate a funding package to end a partial government shutdown.
Energy consumers are bearing the brunt of the economic impact from the war in Iran, a panel of experts agreed, while natural gas producers and oil-producing U.S. states are expected to see some benefit.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Assembly Democrats’ $1.3 billion proposal to spend down the state’s surplus “wasn’t serious” but he was “open to” spending more on special education. Democrats on Monday proposed to increase general school aid by $445.9 million
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon said Republicans need to get engaged in negotiations with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a shutdown of the agency.
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels praised Wisconsin’s purple streak but bemoaned the state’s practice of electing judges, saying it “was never a good idea” and erodes faith in the judiciary. Daniels noted 37 states have single-party control of government, including
As communities and companies navigate the path ahead for mega data centers in Wisconsin, some say the massive building projects could lead to expansion of renewable energy, a stronger grid and new energy technologies.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos during a year-end interview told WisPolitics his chamber likely will pass legislation to allow online gaming in Wisconsin, though the final version of the bill may differ from the one abruptly pulled from a floor calendar last month.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, says regulating the THC industry will be a top priority for the spring floor period.
Senate Dems want to boost the state’s share of special education funding to 90%, to offset the impact of school costs on homeowners and to boost the Homestead property tax credit. Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, believes they can accomplish all of that — and then some — without a tax increase if the Legislature makes affordability a priority in how it builds the next state budget.
In a Dec. 15 interview with WisPolitics, Kaul ticked off a series of improvements at the labs, from a new one opening in Milwaukee next year to using better tests and upgrading information mechanisms.
After the results of this fall’s elections in places like Virginia and New Jersey, national consultants have argued 2026 campaigns should be focused on just one thing — affordability. Minority Leader Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics in a new interview that will be Assembly Dems’ main focus during the spring floor period. And then they’ll take the same message to voters next fall.
Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says she’s optimistic the Supreme Court will be able to secure funding needed to extend the protection now provided by four Capitol Police officers amid a spike in threats against the judiciary.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so
While state Rep. Russell Goodwin, D-Milwaukee, continues to believe his vote for a $1.8 billion surplus package was the right move for his constituents, primary challenger Jordan Roman says he wouldn’t have supported it unless there were significant changes. Goodwin, who’s seeking his second term representing the 12th AD that
There is little daylight on the issues between the Dems running for gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s Assembly seat in Madison. The candidates say experience sets them apart. Seeking the Dem nomination for the 76th AD, one of the most liberal seats in Wisconsin, are: Isaia Ben-Ami, a state legislative policy
Free school meals, a right of first refusal bill for new transmission construction and new data center regulations could also be on the table, the Middleton Democrat told attendees at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon.
State Chair Devin Remiker says Dems can’t be overconfident that a blue wave alone will carry them to a trifecta in the state Capitol for the first time in 16 years.
Tiffany, R-Minocqua and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon in Madison he’s asked the Trump administration for more details on how the fund would be implemented.
Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology.
Wisconsin GOP U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Democrats were “not hitting their intended target” as Congress attempts to negotiate a funding package to end a partial government shutdown.
Energy consumers are bearing the brunt of the economic impact from the war in Iran, a panel of experts agreed, while natural gas producers and oil-producing U.S. states are expected to see some benefit.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Assembly Democrats’ $1.3 billion proposal to spend down the state’s surplus “wasn’t serious” but he was “open to” spending more on special education. Democrats on Monday proposed to increase general school aid by $445.9 million and raise the special education reimbursement to 60%. “The challenge
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon said Republicans need to get engaged in negotiations with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a shutdown of the agency.
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels praised Wisconsin’s purple streak but bemoaned the state’s practice of electing judges, saying it “was never a good idea” and erodes faith in the judiciary. Daniels noted 37 states have single-party control of government, including Indiana, most of which have legislative supermajorities. He also pointed
As communities and companies navigate the path ahead for mega data centers in Wisconsin, some say the massive building projects could lead to expansion of renewable energy, a stronger grid and new energy technologies.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos during a year-end interview told WisPolitics his chamber likely will pass legislation to allow online gaming in Wisconsin, though the final version of the bill may differ from the one abruptly pulled from a floor calendar last month.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, says regulating the THC industry will be a top priority for the spring floor period.
Senate Dems want to boost the state’s share of special education funding to 90%, to offset the impact of school costs on homeowners and to boost the Homestead property tax credit. Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, believes they can accomplish all of that — and then some — without a tax increase if the Legislature makes affordability a priority in how it builds the next state budget.
In a Dec. 15 interview with WisPolitics, Kaul ticked off a series of improvements at the labs, from a new one opening in Milwaukee next year to using better tests and upgrading information mechanisms.
After the results of this fall’s elections in places like Virginia and New Jersey, national consultants have argued 2026 campaigns should be focused on just one thing — affordability. Minority Leader Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics in a new interview that will be Assembly Dems’ main focus during the spring floor period. And then they’ll take the same message to voters next fall.
Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says she’s optimistic the Supreme Court will be able to secure funding needed to extend the protection now provided by four Capitol Police officers amid a spike in threats against the judiciary.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked for conservative groups, and Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so far have largely weathered the storm of tariffs. Businesses have