Wisconsin Politics Newswire

Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC director

She holds a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin, and a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. Prior to the CDC, Monarez was largely known for her government roles in health technology and biosecurity. The …

UW president proposes 5% tuition hike for resident undergrads

Universities of Wisconsin (UW) President Jay Rothman on Tuesday announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5% for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4% at all universities, with an …

Jeffries: I Trust Dem-Run States to Have Legit Elections in ’26, Not GOP-Run States

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Beat,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to a question on whether he thinks the 2026 midterms will be rigged by saying that “in many of the states where there will be competitive …

Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First” agenda. Bill Berrien, 56, …

Derrick Van Orden claims credit for Wisconsin’s extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the program

Rep. Derrick Van Orden claims credit for securing additional Medicaid funding through the Wisconsin state budget, despite voting for a federal bill that threatened Medicaid coverage for many Wisconsinites. Gov. Tony Evers' office disputes Van Orden…

Did Democrat Policies Cause a Cop-Killer to Roam Free in Wisconsin?

Two veteran police officers were tragically gunned down late last month by a serial criminal who managed to evade jail thanks to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ (D) soft-on crime-policies. Officers Kendall Corder and Christopher McCray were ambushed in an alley …

Vote Now - 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board Election

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three candidates for election to the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Eligible cranberry growers will have the opportunity to …

Return to sender: The censorship battle playing out in Wisconsin prisons

When Ernesto Cervantes arrived at Green Bay Correctional Institution, it was the cold that struck first. Not just the physical chill seeping through the concrete walls, but a deeper, more unsettling cold. The clanging gates, the fluorescent hum, the rigid …

Manufacturer, Navy SEAL enters race for Wisconsin governor

WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A former Navy SEAL and current owner of a company that produces custom machined parts in southeastern Wisconsin is putting his hat into the ring for governor. Bill Berrien announced his campaign Wednesday morning, saying, “It’s …

Denker: Partisan politics are so 2024. Now we’re facing something much worse.

As we creep toward America’s 250th birthday, the national narrative has changed — and it’s time for all of us to catch up if we care about the future of our country.A year ago after Fourth of July weekend, partisan squabbles and intraparty debates were …

Volkert named president of Wisconsin City/County Management Association

HARTFORD — As of July 1, Steve Volkert is serving as president of the Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA), after previously serving as president- elect. "It’s a great honor," Volkert said. "For the last 27, almost 28 …

Wisconsin Elections Commission completes investigation into uncounted Madison ballots

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Berrien campaign: Navy SEAL and Wisconsin manufacturer Bill Berrien announces bid for governor

CONTACT: Preya Samsundar press@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday.  On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest …

How will 'no tax on tips' impact Wisconsin workers?

MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump's campaign promise to eliminate federal taxes on tips has become reality in his budget bill, so what will it mean for Wisconsin's more than 50,000 tipped workers? The provision allows workers to deduct up to $ …

Wisconsin Book of the Month: 'Wisconsin Idols' salutes state greats

Wisconsin Book of the Month highlights a book — new, newish or neglected — by a state writer or on a Milwaukee or Wisconsin subject that Journal Sentinel book editor Jim Higgins recommends you read this month. This feature appears in the newspaper the …

Businessman Bill Berrien enters GOP primary for 2026 Wisconsin governor's race

Bill Berrien, a Navy SEAL veteran and manufacturing CEO, launched his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign, positioning himself as a "political outsider" like Donald Trump. Berrien criticizes incumbent Governor Tony Evers on issues such as …

Vape shops sue Wisconsin over new penalties for unauthorized products

A group of e-cigarette distributors is suing the Wisconsin Department of Revenue over a new law that will impose fines on people who make and sell products that are not authorized by the FDA. The law, passed in late 2023, requires the department to create …

Pending a vote, tuition again set to rise at University of Wisconsin campuses

The University of Wisconsin System is proposing a 5% tuition increase for most resident undergraduates for the 2025-26 school year. This marks the third consecutive tuition increase since a decade-long freeze ended in 2023. The increase comes despite the …

The Cora di Brazzà Foundation Announces 2025 Memory Parlor: 'Archetypes of Virtue'

A Gathering at the Philadelphia Masonic Temple, Inspired by the Ancient "Art of Memory" PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cora di Brazzà Foundation is proud to present its 2025 Memory Parlor, …

University of Khalsa Vision Takes Root: Seminar Held in Jammu Paves the Way for First Sikh University in California

Sardar Bijay Singh and Dr. Satpreet Singh Leads Seminar to Establish University of Khalsa in California, Supported by DGPC Jammu JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A historic step toward advancing Sikh higher …

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. Hosts Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores to Highlight ABA Services in Bakersfield

Autism Behavior Services, had the privilege of welcoming Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores, to its Bakersfield clinic. BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) had the privilege …

Family Enterprise USA Creates Advisory Board to Educate Lawmakers on Critical Tax, Economic Policies

Four Member Group Offers Government Affairs, Community Relations, Entrepreneur, and Regulatory Insights WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise USA, advocates on Capitol Hill for family-owned …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s EU Integration to Create Economic Opportunities Across Central and Eastern Europe

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study by the Polish Economic Institute indicates that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will deliver a tangible positive impact not only for Ukraine but also for the entire …

'Reset: The Science of Hope and Healing' Explores Innovative Approach to PTSD Recovery

Discover the science resetting the nervous system—and the untold story of a treatment transforming PTSD recovery. STRONGSVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking new film is shaking the mental health world— …

Joint statement by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and the OSCE Secretary General on the 30th Anniversary of the ...

HELSINKI/VIENNA, 11 July 2025 — Today we mark 30 years since the July 1995 genocide in Srebrenica, when more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were brutally killed and buried in mass graves. We honour the memory of the victims and extend our …

Strengthening Digital Leadership and Cybersecurity: Programme Office in Bishkek supports workshop for Deputy Heads of ...

Bishkek, 10 July 2025 – The Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), in close cooperation with the Ministry for Digital Development (MDD), has launched a one-day workshop aimed at strengthening digital leadership and cybersecurity capacity among deputy heads of …

Regional Industrial Development Corp (RIDC) Comments on Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, Featuring Pres Trump, July 15

Pittsburgh poised to be a global force, says economic development group PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Pittsburgh is now at the forefront of a new innovation economy, with a strong foundation already in place …

The 12-day Israel-Iran war: China’s response and its implications

As missiles rained down on Iranian nuclear sites and the specter of regional escalation loomed large, China’s response underscored its ambition to shape global affairs while simultaneously exposing the constraints of that ambition. This conflict became a …

Deals, Diplomacy, and Day-After Plans: The Trump Administration's Middle East Strategy

As the Trump administration marks six months in office, it is pursuing a flurry of diplomatic initiatives across the Middle East — some publicly coordinated, others shaped behind closed doors. MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow Mara Rudman joins hosts …

Ray Scott’s Latest Novel Explores a Chilling Terror Threat Hidden Inside a Used Computer

In Dangerous Trade-In, Ray Scott spins a chilling tale where an everyday business transaction goes horribly wrong and places those involved in great danger. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ray Scott, the …

TOOTRiS Launches 'Wind Beneath Your Wings Summit' to Elevate Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies Nationwide

A technology-driven gathering of CCR&Rs designed to co-create what comes next with new tools, innovation, and funding sources. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TOOTRiS announces the first ever Wind Beneath …

'An Inmate's Guide to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole' Now Available Online, Within State Correctional Facilities

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole releases a new Inmate Handbook—an in-depth guide to the parole process, now available online and in prisons statewide. MURRAY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons …

Alona Lebedieva: Without real guarantees for business, investments will remain just loud speeches

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha has called on international partners to increase their investments in Ukrainian technologies. He highlighted Ukraine’s significant progress in drones, …

Landmark $747 Million Syndicated Loan Secured for Phase 1 Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria secures $747M loan for Lagos-Calabar Highway Phase 1, marking a historic milestone in infrastructure and global investor confidence. LAGOS, NIGERIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic milestone for Nigeria’s infrastructure …

Portuguese Citizenship Law Reforms to be Delayed

Portugal delays citizenship law reforms to September, postponing debate on proposals to extend residency requirements from five to ten years. LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proposed changes to Portugal’s citizenship and …

National CACFP Association to Attend ANC 2025 in San Antonio

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) will participate in the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference (ANC), taking place July 13–16, 2025, at the Henry B. …

Economic connectivity for stronger regional security in focus at the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meeting

Economic connectivity for promoting peace and security across the OSCE and the Asian regions was in focus at the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Meeting on 7 July in Vienna. Representatives from OSCE participating States and Asian Partners for …

Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) Launches Official Website & Mobile App

IFAT works in strengthening the Voice of India’s Gig Workers & Platform Workers NEWDELHI, INDIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT), India’s largest national collective …