Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.

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WisGOP: Condemns Hakeem Jeffries’ Milwaukee visit and anti-ICE stance

MADISON, Wis. — Radical Hakeem Jeffries is visiting Milwaukee on June 28 for an event hosted by the far-left Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and organized by the progressive activist group People for the American Way. This event is a blatant attempt to push a radical agenda. Jeffries has a troubling history

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Wisconsin Family Action: Is Wisconsin ready to protect our children?

MADISON, WI – MADISON – In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the United States Supreme Court decided today that a Texas law (H. B. 1181) requiring pornographic websites to age verify their website visitors is constitutional. Wisconsin Family Action filed an amicus brief with the Court in support of the Texas law. Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Family Action: U.S. Supreme Court ends term on strong note for family values

MADISON, WI – This morning the United States Supreme Court ended their term. The high court had multiple major rulings that promote family values. Wisconsin Family Action signed onto amicus briefs for multiple cases that were victorious. Those cases included Skrmetti (protects children from harmful surgeries and therapies), Medina (empowers states to prevent Medicaid funds

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Rep. Donovan: Reacts to the shooting of two Milwaukee police officers

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after two Milwaukee police officers were shot in the line of duty last night. Officers were responding to a shots fired call for service where they were ambushed by an individual. Both officers were critically injured and transported for treatment. One officer now

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AWSA: Wisconsin school leaders share continuous improvement success at inaugural statewide conference

MADISON — Leaders from 16 schools and districts from across Wisconsin showcased their continuous improvement efforts at the inaugural Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference, held June 26-27 in Green Bay. The conference highlighted leadership practices essential to building continuous improvement at the school and district levels. Keynote speakers

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on shooting of Milwaukee police officers

MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition.  Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their jobs. When firearms are widespread, every call becomes more dangerous,

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate leaders join childcare providers to address the importance of Child Care Counts payments, and Republican inaction

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child Care Counts program is set to expire at the end

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin History Center fundraising campaign successfully closes with landmark $12 million gift from Jerome Frautschi

$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History Center is now complete following a $12 million gift from

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces legislation to protect American sovereignty, reject World Health Organization pandemic control

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty without the advice and consent of

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