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Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski Announces Historic $73.5 Million Common School Fund Distribution for Wisconsin Public Schools
Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses JoCasta Zamarripa for WI Secretary of State
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Dylan Helmenstine Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer
John Leiber Announces Re-Election Bid for Wisconsin State Treasurer
WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

State Legislators Endorse JoCasta Zamarripa WI Secretary of State
Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State

Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State

Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.

Milwaukee Alderperson and Former State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa Announces Campaign for WI Secretary of State
State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors

State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors

$2.2 million per year diverted from city schools could violate state constitution.

Great Lakes Region Getting Hotter, Wetter

Great Lakes Region Getting Hotter, Wetter

Report finds long-term temperature up by 3 degrees, precipitation up by 15%.

Secretary Godlewski, BCPL Present Record $70 Million Common School Fund Distribution to Support Wisconsin Public Schools
Secretary Godlewski Announces Historic $70 Million Distribution from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

Wisconsin Public Schools to receive $65 million from the Common School Fund in 2024, over $13 million more than 2023
The State of Politics: Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
The State of Politics

Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.

Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State
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Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State

Secretary La Follette retiring after serving more than 40 years in office

Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?

Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?

Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?

Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding

Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding

Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.

State Treasurer Candidates Want Job With Few Duties

State Treasurer Candidates Want Job With Few Duties

6 candidates running for office nearly eliminated by ballot measure in 2018.

Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes

Residents Charge DNR Allows Improper Logging on Lakes

Companies logging on north woods lakes in violation of state DNR rules?

Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?

Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?

GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.

Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign

Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Calls on SWIB to Divest Any State Funds in Russian Holdings
Loudenbeck Will Run for Secretary of State

Loudenbeck Will Run for Secretary of State

Wants state office to take control of Wisconsin elections.

State Treasurer Godlewski & BCPL announce $1 Million for UW System Grants & Scholarships
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State Treasurer Godlewski & BCPL announce $1 Million for UW System Grants & Scholarships

This year’s distribution will be a record-breaking $1,025,000 from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands’ (BCPL) Normal School Fund to help make college more affordable and provide grants to UW System programs

State Treasurer Godlewski & Mayor Cory Mason Announce BCPL Approves $5.5 Million for Downtown Hotel Project to Spur Economic Development in Racine
Treasurer Sarah Godlewski: Wisconsin’s K-12 Public School Libraries to Receive $39 Million to Boost Education During COVID-19
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Treasurer Sarah Godlewski: Wisconsin’s K-12 Public School Libraries to Receive $39 Million to Boost Education During COVID-19

The largest regular disbursement ever from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands’ (BCPL) Common School Fund will provide books and technology

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Announces $900,000 for Scholarships and Grants to UW System
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State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Announces $900,000 for Scholarships and Grants to UW System

Funds Help Make College More Affordable for Wisconsin Students

Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL approves over $8 million Community Projects in July
BCPL Voluntarily Cuts Budget to Support Wisconsin
Op Ed: 40 Policies That Helped Pollute State
Op Ed

40 Policies That Helped Pollute State

Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Increasing State Trooper Pay, OWI Offenses, Other Legislation
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance  Administrative Actions January 2020
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance  Administrative Actions December 2019
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski welcomes new baby to the world
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Administrative Actions November 2019
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Administrative Actions September 2019
State Treasurer Backs Climate-Friendly Investing

State Treasurer Backs Climate-Friendly Investing

“We believe in science” and “investment in renewable energy," Godlewski declares.

Treasurer Godlewski and BCPL loan over $14 million to Wisconsin communities
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Treasurer Godlewski and BCPL loan over $14 million to Wisconsin communities

The largest of the eleven loans approved today is to finance referendum projects for the Verona Area School District that is worth over $6 million.

State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog

State Treasurer Wants To Be Watchdog

Godlewski pushes for more accountability, smart long-term investments.

Treasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office

Treasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office

Treasurer's office survived an April 2018 referendum aimed at elimination

The State of Politics: State Treasurer Race Heating Up
The State of Politics

State Treasurer Race Heating Up

Suddenly voters care. Unusual interest and cash in the campaign.

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study

Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study

Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.

The State of Politics: The Capitol’s Biggest Soap Opera?
The State of Politics

The Capitol’s Biggest Soap Opera?

An obscure state agency that could loan money to Bucks arena is beset by squabbling.