Sen. Wimberger: Unreleased DEI audit already exposing abuse

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after UW-Madison announced the demotion of their chief diversity officer, due to alleged financial mismanagement: “This revelation highlights exactly why I, and legislative Republicans, voted to audit DEI government-wide. Not

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Diverse group of judges, investors to screen entries in 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest

MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture.  This year’s judging pool will feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list includes

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, bipartisan group of colleagues introduce bill to boost transparency in prescription drug advertisements

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications. “Big drug companies spend billions of dollars on advertising, and

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Rep. Nedweski: Introduces legislation to get state government back to work

MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement: “Nearly five years removed from the pandemic, a significant number

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Schimel Campaign: Senator Johnson, Representatives Steil, Van Orden, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Wied endorse Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support of the overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation,” said Judge Brad

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Announces private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2025-26 school year

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year opens Feb. 3, 2025. The state’s three Private School Choice

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Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs and Senator Kelda Roys to hold listening session following Abundant Life Christian School tragedy

MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and ideas regarding school safety and the need for community resources

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act (GOOD)

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will help impacted entities — including small businesses, workers and households —

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WisDems: BREAKING: Brad Schimel prejudges abortion cases, claims “there is not a constitutional right to abortion” in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on recently uncovered audio of extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel taking a stand against reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and prejudging cases on abortion access that may come before the court. In two separate audio clips, Brad Schimel threw impartiality out the window, broadcasting exactly how he

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins Wisconsinites to condemn January 6 pardons, call on state Supreme Court candidates to defend democracy

MILWAUKEE, MADISON, WI – The January 6 insurrection lives in infamy as the antithesis to our democratic values. Following the news President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6 attack with attempting to overthrow the 2020 election, Wisconsinites, joined by former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, will

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Sen. Wimberger: Unreleased DEI audit already exposing abuse

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after UW-Madison announced the demotion of their chief diversity officer, due to alleged financial mismanagement: “This revelation highlights exactly why I, and legislative Republicans, voted to audit DEI government-wide. Not only is DEI harmful as it reinforces negative stereotypes by

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