Since the conclusion of the regular session in March, there has continued to be discussion among Governor Evers and Republican legislative leaders about a possible property tax and education package. This week, the Governor and GOP leaders announced a compromise package and hailed it as a bipartisan achievement. However, just a few days later, the […]
After a Dramatic Push, Senate Votes Down Property Tax & Education Package
Date Fri, May. 15, 2026 - 9:33am By Hamilton
Judge Rules Legislature Cannot Block Rules by Delaying Publication
Date Fri, May. 15, 2026 - 9:29am By Hamilton
A Dane County judge has ruled that Wisconsin legislative committees cannot block administrative rules from taking effect by delaying their publication, reinforcing a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that limited legislative oversight powers over agency rules. The case stems from the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Evers v. Marklein, which found that legislative committees cannot […]
Badger State Sheriffs’ Association Honors Senator Van Wanggaard with Lifetime Achievement Award
Date Fri, May. 15, 2026 - 9:27am By Hamilton
The Badger State Sheriffs’ Association presented Senator Van Wanggaard with the BSSA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his longstanding support of law enforcement and public safety in Wisconsin. Over the course of his legislative career, Senator Wanggaard has authored and advanced numerous initiatives impacting law enforcement, crime victims, and public safety operations across […]
Wisconsin State Building Commission Advances Major Community Improvement Projects
Date Fri, May. 15, 2026 - 9:25am By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $248 million in projects across Wisconsin, including $50 million for 71 community development and infrastructure projects through the state’s Non-State Grant Program. The funding will support projects ranging from libraries, community centers, and housing developments to healthcare facilities, fire stations, and cultural attractions. Among […]
Lawmakers retiring or not seeking reelection to Wisconsin Legislature
Date Fri, May. 15, 2026 - 9:23am By Hamilton
As the 2026 election cycle takes shape, several members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have announced they will not seek reelection or are retiring from public office. These departures will create open seats in both the Assembly and the Senate, setting the stage for new candidates and potential shifts in legislative priorities in the sessions […]
Governor Acts on Remaining Legislation
Date Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 - 9:06am By Hamilton
The 2025-26 regular legislative session has concluded, and legislators have headed back to their districts to start preparing for campaign season. However, the last several weeks have been filled with action over in the East Wing, as hundreds of bills have been sent to him for his review. Many were signed into law, while many […]
Wisconsin Voters Cement Liberal Majority on State Supreme Court
Date Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 - 9:05am By Hamilton
Wisconsin voters delivered a decisive result in the state’s latest Supreme Court race, electing Judge Chris Taylor and expanding the liberal majority on the state’s highest court. Taylor defeated conservative Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar by roughly 20 percentage points, one of the largest margins in a Wisconsin Supreme Court contest in decades. The […]
Projected Medicaid Shortfall Increases Through End of Biennium
Date Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 - 9:04am By Hamilton
DHS released an updated Medicaid budget projection showing the program is now expected to face a $263.5 million GPR shortfall by June 30, 2027, the end of the 2025–27 biennium. This is 2.7% above the spending levels assumed in the enacted budget and approximately $50 million higher than the $213.2 million deficit projected earlier this […]
Brooks, O’Connor Join Growing List of Legislators Not Seeking Reelection
Date Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 - 9:03am By Hamilton
Reps. Robert Brooks (R-Saukville) and Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond Du Lac) have announced they will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2026, adding to a growing list of lawmakers who plan to leave the Legislature at the end of the current term. Brooks has served in the Assembly since 2015, representing a southeastern […]
Senate Holds Final Floor Day
Date Fri, Mar. 20, 2026 - 9:26am By Hamilton
On Tuesday, March 17, the Wisconsin State Senate held their final general session floor day for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate calendar included several headline-making topics, including bills on online sports betting gambling (AB 601), PFAS, FoodShare (SNAP) benefits, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for student athletes. The two most watched items […]