Wisconsin
Wisconsin GOAT committee; Republican investigating DEI program funding
MILWAUKEE – A new Wisconsin state assembly committee is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in state and local governments.
Its first focus: diversity, equity and inclusion. But it’s drawing diverse opinions.
‘GOAT’ committee
The backstory:
The state assembly recently created a new committee modeled after the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which was created to lower any wasteful spending.
Republican Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he wanted to do something similar with the state, through the newly-formed Governmental, Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Committee (GOAT).
GOAT is after receipts to see how local governments spend money.
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State Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers), is vice chair of the committee.
Republicans challenge DEI
Sortwell is sending open records requests to all 72 counties and the 50 biggest municipalities asking for details on how they are spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
What they’re saying:
“The goal is to find unnecessary spending in state government, so that we can cut taxes, lower costs and be able to reprioritize and make sure we’re spending money on the things that the people of Wisconsin actually want us to be spending money on.”
Sortwell said GOAT won’t just focus on DEI. He said any aspect of government spending will be reviewed for fraud and waste.
“It’s adding up and costing the taxpayers a whole lot of money. How much money? We don’t know, because they haven’t shown us that information yet.”
Expressing concern
The other side:
That caught the attention of Democrats on the committee, like State Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-Racine). Cruz notes the committee has not met once, or had any lawmakers bring a bill forward.
“From my perspective, it’s a complete waste of taxpayer money and an abuse of power to go after local municipalities over a petty personal project to specifically target already disenfranchised populations,” Cruz said. “I think that they are conflating their chair positions with positions of power in a committee that has not been clearly defined yet.”
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Dig deeper:
Waukesha, Racine, West Allis and Kenosha all confirmed to FOX6 News they’ve received the request and will respond.
The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have not yet.
The Source: FOX6 News talked with elected officials.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 13 drawing
22-31-52-56-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 6-1-9
Evening: 9-2-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 8-8-7-0
Evening: 7-6-1-5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 01-04-09-10-11-12-14-19-20-21-22
Evening: 01-02-07-08-11-13-14-17-19-20-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from May 13 drawing
02-12-14-16-28
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from May 13 drawing
04-11-16-25-34-36, Doubler: Y
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from May 13 drawing
07-19-23-45-47-49
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
WPR is deeply saddened by the death of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s Emeritus Director of Television, who retired May 1. Jon died Saturday, May 9, at home surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. Read Jon’s obituary online here.
Starting as a volunteer for public television more than 40 years ago, Jon’s career was marked by his dedication and passion for public media to improve the lives of all of the people of Wisconsin.
Read more about Jon and his career in public media at pbswisconsin.org.
PBS Wisconsin has invited anyone with memories of Jon to share them via email at comments@pbswisconsin.org. PBS Wisconsin will share memories across digital and broadcast channels as we carry on his legacy of providing essential public media services to this state that he loved.
Jon’s family requests that anyone wishing to make a memorial gift in Jon’s memory consider supporting the work to which he dedicated his professional life. Gifts in Jon’s memory can be made online here.
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The Wausau West girls’ soccer team put on a defensive clinic on Tuesday, beating Wisconsin Rapids 1-0 to add another conference win.
The Warriors snagged the game’s only goal in the first half, thanks to Maddy Weller.
From there, the Warriors managaed to control posession and keep the Red Raiders out of the net.
The win moves West to 4-0-1 in the Valley, With SPASH’s draw against Everest on Tuesday, the two teams are now tied for first in conference. Rapids is now 1-3-2 in the Valley
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