Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate are now, officially, keeping a closer eye on Wisconsin’s attorney general.
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Wisconsin Senate Wants Relationship Info From A-G Kaul, Bloomberg Funded Group
Republican Senators believe that outside groups, not Kaul himself, are driving the environmental policy in Kaul’s office.
Wisconsin Dairy Industry Benefits from Increased Milk Consumption
Wisconsin dairy industry stands to benefit from increased health consciousness, milk consumption.
Wisconsin Farmers in Dire Straits to Close Out 2025
Farmers cite lower profit margins, inflation as reasons to be pessimistic as 2025 comes to a close
Online Sports Betting Plan Dead, Till Next Year
Rep. Tyler August: No rush, we have the votes, and will “get there.”
Plan to Vote on Wisconsin Wheel Taxes Advances
Hutton wants cities and counties to ask voters before raising or adding wheel taxes.
Wisconsin Weighs Sandhill Crane Hunt as Farmers, Wildlife Advocates Clash
Supporters say a hunt would help growers; opponents warn it risks crane populations and won’t curb crop damage.
Drugged Driving on the Rise in Wisconsin as Marijuana Legalization Expands Nationwide
Police and public health experts warn that cannabis-impaired driving could soon surpass drunk driving
Wisconsin Democrats Introduce Bill Requiring IVF Insurance Coverage
Newly introduced bill involves Wisconsin in national conversation around IVF treatments
Secretary Duffy’s Son-In-Law Will Run For Tom Tiffany’s 7th District Seat
Michael Alfonso will run for the 7th District Seat with Tiffany’s run for Governor
Fond Du Lac DA Eric Toney Wages Rematch For Wisconsin Attorney General Race
District attorney Eric Toney has announced his candidacy for the AG desk.
Healthcare Costs Soar Despite Democrats’ Massive Subsidies to Insurance Industry
Despite what Democrats believe, throwing more subsidies at insurance companies is not the solution to lowering healthcare costs. The enhanced tax credits don’t make healthcare more affordable, they just shift costs from consumers to taxpayers.
Wisconsin Legislative Budget Chiefs Warn about Opioid Settlement Spending
Lawmakers say Evers’ DHS is late with required Opioid Settlement spending information.
Wisconsin May See Legalization Of Online Sports Betting
A new bipartisan bill introduced would legalize the ability for Wisconsinites to place sports bets online.
‘Another Burden’: Wisconsin Leaders Split Over Wheel Tax Hike
More Wisconsin cities and counties are adopting or raising local wheel taxes to fund road repairs and transportation projects.
Democrats Claim Indigenous People’s Day Over Columbus Day
Wisconsin Democrats fall in line with the attempt to remove Columbus Day
Critics Question Latest Wisconsin Test Scores
DPI’s new test numbers show reading and writing scores are flat.
Senator Johnson Announces Pledge to Donate Paychecks to Joseph Fund During Shutdown
Senator Ron Johnson announced that during the government shutdown, his paychecks will be donated to the Joseph Project
Van Orden Pushes Agricultural Reform to Protect U.S. Food Supply
Wisconsin Republican calls for urgent agricultural workforce solutions to sustain nation’s food supply amid turbulent immigration policy debates.
Tiffany Wants to End Wisconsin’s Woke & Broke Business Climate
Tiffany says Wisconsin’s taxes and regulations aren’t business friendly.
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany Launches Campaign for Governor
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has launched his 2026 run for Wisconsin governor, bringing rural roots and legislative experience into a high-stakes open race.
Wisconsin GOP Candidate Bill Berrien Scrubs Medium Account After Following Sex Writers
Republican businessman running on family values removes links to explicit content after media inquiry.
Sen. Wimberger Suspects Politics at Heart of Homeless Vets Funding Fight
“There’s no reason for it,” Sen. Eric Wimberger, “There’s plenty of money in the account.”
Outpouring of Support for Charlie Kirk Continues in Wisconsin and Beyond
Vigils and memorials for conservative influencer continue nationwide amid debate on political violence
Second UW-Madison Professor Caught Disparaging Charlie Kirk in Wake of Gruesome Assassination
UW-Madison professors face backlash for disparaging conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his murder, fueling controversy and calls for accountability.
Wisconsin replaces term ‘pregnant woman’ with ‘pregnant member’ in new rule
Father Adam Ahrens, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty ambassador, found the change to be ‘egregious’ and ‘highly offensive’
Wisconsin No Tax On Tips Plan Takes First Step
The state’s No Tax On Tips legislation cleared the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Thursday. The legislation, Assembly Bill 38, would end the state income tax on qualified tips.
Former Wisconsin Democrats Push Back on President’s Mail-in Ballot Focus
Nearly 645,000 people requested a mail-in ballot in Wisconsin last November.
Wisconsin Bill Would Hold Doctors Accountable for Minor Transition Procedures
Rep. Amanda Nedweski says new legislation gives victims of irreversible gender interventions the right to pursue justice.
Wisconsin GOP Pushes ‘Farmland Link’ to Save Family Farms
The new program would connect young farmers with idle land as the state’s growers age out.
Wisconsin Dairy Industry Triumphs Against Out-of-State Interests
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance notches victory against out-of-state regulators hired by Wisconsin Attorney General
Wisconsin Legislators Propose Tough on Crime Bill for Repeat Offenders
Newly proposed bill strips some leniency away from people who violate terms of their parole
Wisconsin Nears Record for Smoke Warning Days Amid Canadian Wildfires
Smoke stemming from Canadian wildfires continues to suffocate Wisconsin cities, drawing outrage from Midwest politicians.
Statehouse Democrats Pitch Limits on Legislative Legal Bills
The push also comes as Democrats in Madison hope to be able to win the majority in the State Senate for the first time since 2010.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Looking To Repeal Governor Evers 400 Year Bill
After ruling in April that the veto was constitutional, the decision also gave recourse to the GOP led State Legislature.
Child Care Showdown Ends in Win for Evers in State Budget Deal
The 2025–27 Wisconsin budget invests over $330 million into child care access, funding a new state program and stabilizing providers after pandemic aid.
Budget to Bring Major Tax Relief to Middle Class Wisconsinites
Recently passed budget to bring much needed relief to lower and middle income Wisconsinites as the country recovers from inflation
UW Regents Unanimously Approve Third Straight Tuition Increase
This is the third-straight tuition hike at the UW.
Republican Businessman with Questionable History Enters Gubernatorial Race
Republican businessman and former Navy SEAL Bill Berrien announces his run for Wisconsin Governor, opposing Tony Evers’ fiscal policies. Berrien faces scrutiny over past support for Ranked Choice Voting and Nikki Haley.
Wisconsin Apprenticeships Face Legal Limits
Wisconsin apprenticeships boom, but an old law blocks new trainees. Can a new bill fix it?
Affirmative Action Program Ends After Court Ruling
A federal affirmative action program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), ended after a legal challenge by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Republican Birth Certificate Bill Faces Democrat Backlash
Wisconsin birth certificate bill would limit sex changes after transitions, balancing policy clarity and rights concerns.
Wisconsin Bills Boost Rural Data Centers
Rural Development Focus Wisconsin lawmakers are debating bills to expand data center development in rural areas, aiming to bridge the digital economy gap with urban hubs, per discussions reported by the [Wisconsin State Journal](https://madison.com). Senate Bill 244,...
State Supreme Court Strikes Down Evers’ Use of Line-Item Veto on a Literacy Coaching Program Bill
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that Gov. Evers didn’t have the authority to use his line-item veto on a bill meant to create a literacy coaching program.
Kapenga Urges No Vote on new State Budget
There wouldn’t be any work stoppages, or missed paychecks, but the state would operate at the same funding level for the next two years that it has operated at for the past two years.
Bannon: Cut Federal Funds to UW-Madison Over Ties to CCP, ‘Woke’ Faculty
In a fiery rebuke, Bannon calls on Trump to pull federal funds from UW-Madison, accusing the university of harboring CCP influence and anti-American ideology through its “woke” faculty and research programs.
Gov. Evers Opposes President Trump’s use of California National Guard
Gov. Evers did not say anything about the letter, or anything more about his criticisms of the president either in-person or online Monday.
Fresh Off Supreme Court Victory, Liberals Launch Push to Flip Wisconsin Congressional Seats
Wisconsin groups file lawsuits to redraw congressional maps, aiming for fairer representation by 2026 elections.
Wisconsin Republicans Strip Evers’ Budget, Reset Debate on State Priorities
Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee revises Governor Evers’ budget, removing over 600 provisions to focus on state priorities.
Wisconsin Eyes Tax Incentives to Attract Film and Video Game Industries
Wisconsin bills propose tax credits for film and video game industries to boost jobs and tourism, sparking debate over costs.
Immigration Clash in Wisconsin: Evers’ Memo Draws Republican Rebuke Following Judge’s Arrest
Governor Evers’ ICE guidance memo faces Republican criticism after a judge’s arrest, highlighting state-federal tensions.
GOP Lawmakers Propose “Red Tape Reset” to Slash Regulations and Streamline Government
Wisconsin lawmakers propose reforms to streamline regulations, aiming to boost economic growth and transparency.