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Legislature still refusing to add ban on partisan gerrymandering to state constitution, jeopardizing Wisconsin’s fair maps With no permanent independent redistricting process in place, Wisconsinites could see partisan map rigging return after fair maps ushered in historic era of bipartisan accomplishments MADISON — Gov.
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters have teamed up for a new TV ad that knocks GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden for rising energy costs. The groups are spending $350,000 on the buy. The
Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, Unanimously Named MCW’s Seventh Leader, Effective July 1, 2026 Milwaukee – April 14, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, has been unanimously appointed as
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding a special session on nonpartisan redistricting: “Today, Assembly Republicans decided to leave Governor Evers’ special session on nonpartisan redistricting open in an
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in response to Tom Tiffany’s new ad: “Wisconsin can’t afford a cliché Washington politician like Tom Tiffany. “He’s spent his time in Washington rubber stamping every piece of Trump’s massive price
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jessie James, who had announced his intention to challenge Democratic incumbent Jeff Smith in Wisconsin’s 31st district, announced that he will not be seeking re-election. James is the 5th Senate Republican to call it quits, nearly half
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is working to combat a sustained increase in suspected online child exploitation as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) kicks off its annual Internet Crimes Against Children Conference
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Monthin Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about
MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised
If we’re serious about addressing the teacher shortage, that starts with adequate state funding.
We already have a plan, and the path forward is clear: build a foundation of transparency and accountability using the bipartisan solutions discussed in the Blue Ribbon report.
Until Wisconsin adequately responds to educator sexual misconduct the way it’s modeled in other states, we will be in a poor position to deal with the problem.
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Changing horses midstream is a bad idea.
GOP state Sen. Jesse James today dropped plans to run against Dem Sen. Jeff Smith for a western Wisconsin seat, dealing another blow to Republicans’ hopes of holding onto their majority this fall.
[Altoona, WI] Michele Magadance Skinner announced today that she is seeking election to the 31st Senate District following the retirement of Senator Jesse James, and issued the following statement: “Senator Jesse James has been a champion for our community and
This is so much bigger than Maria Lazar or her campaign strategy.
Ironically, it was the man who insisted that Americans continue to rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuel-guzzling engines who is responsible for making them more expensive and, for many families, even unaffordable.
Legislature still refusing to add ban on partisan gerrymandering to state constitution, jeopardizing Wisconsin’s fair maps With no permanent independent redistricting process in place, Wisconsinites could see partisan map rigging return after fair maps ushered in historic era of bipartisan accomplishments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today doubled down on banning partisan gerrymandering in
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin and the League of Conservation Voters have teamed up for a new TV ad that knocks GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden for rising energy costs. The groups are spending $350,000 on the buy. The narrator opens the ad saying utility bills “are through the roof” while
Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, Unanimously Named MCW’s Seventh Leader, Effective July 1, 2026 Milwaukee – April 14, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, has been unanimously appointed as the institution’s seventh president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding a special session on nonpartisan redistricting: “Today, Assembly Republicans decided to leave Governor Evers’ special session on nonpartisan redistricting open in an effort to continue meaningful dialogue. “We view the Governor’s proposal
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in response to Tom Tiffany’s new ad: “Wisconsin can’t afford a cliché Washington politician like Tom Tiffany. “He’s spent his time in Washington rubber stamping every piece of Trump’s massive price hikes—from sending gas prices soaring to casting the deciding vote
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jessie James, who had announced his intention to challenge Democratic incumbent Jeff Smith in Wisconsin’s 31st district, announced that he will not be seeking re-election. James is the 5th Senate Republican to call it quits, nearly half of the 12 who were initially up for reelection this
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is working to combat a sustained increase in suspected online child exploitation as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) kicks off its annual Internet Crimes Against Children Conference on Missing and Exploited Children in Appleton. “I’m thankful to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Monthin Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts.
MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised me, shaped me, and continues to inspire me every day,”
If we’re serious about addressing the teacher shortage, that starts with adequate state funding.
We already have a plan, and the path forward is clear: build a foundation of transparency and accountability using the bipartisan solutions discussed in the Blue Ribbon report.
Until Wisconsin adequately responds to educator sexual misconduct the way it’s modeled in other states, we will be in a poor position to deal with the problem.
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Changing horses midstream is a bad idea.
GOP state Sen. Jesse James today dropped plans to run against Dem Sen. Jeff Smith for a western Wisconsin seat, dealing another blow to Republicans’ hopes of holding onto their majority this fall.
[Altoona, WI] Michele Magadance Skinner announced today that she is seeking election to the 31st Senate District following the retirement of Senator Jesse James, and issued the following statement: “Senator Jesse James has been a champion for our community and I thank him for his service in the State Senate
This is so much bigger than Maria Lazar or her campaign strategy.
Ironically, it was the man who insisted that Americans continue to rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuel-guzzling engines who is responsible for making them more expensive and, for many families, even unaffordable.