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MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Court of Appeals upholding Act 10: “Today the Wisconsin Court of Appeals again confirmed what has been recognized by state
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Howard Marklein would like Wisconsinites to believe he’s a bipartisan legislator with grassroots support from the people he represents in Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, but the facts and figures tell an alarmingly different story. An analysis
(MILWAUKEE, WI) — Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale issued the following statement in response to today’s Court of Appeals District 2 ruling on Act 10: “Every Wisconsin worker has the right to collectively bargain together with their employer over issues
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), announced the state has distributed over $2.2 billion of shared revenue and property tax credit payments to local governments across the state so far this year. These distributions are a crucial component of the state’s commitment to
A Dane County judge today rejected a Dem request for an injunction allowing voters to spoil their absentee ballots so they can vote for someone else. Judge David Conway found “the unambiguous language of the statute does not allow a
State Rep. Francesca Hong expanded her lead over the Dem primary field in a new Marquette Law School Poll that went back into the field after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped her bid and Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley jumped back into the race.
MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement today in response to a ruling by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 2. “Our state is better off when workers have a say in their workplaces. Act 10 was an
MADISON, WI – A new poll highlighted in Monday’s WisPolitics PM Update shows Senator Jeff Smith with a commanding lead in the race for the 31st Senate district. With just under 100 days until election day, Senator Smith has a 7-point lead on
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the I39 southbound between Fawn Court and the Waushara County Line project in Marquette County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election
The remaining five Democrats running for their party’s nomination for governor met Tuesday night for the one and only televised debate, and none of the candidates took a swipe at the frontrunner, state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist in the race.
More than ever, Wisconsin needs a governor who can lead with the values, ideas and vision that put working people at the center of every decision.
Democrats are free to support whichever candidate they prefer. But before casting a ballot, they should ask themselves one simple question: Why are Republicans spending millions to boost democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary? I believe the answer is obvious.
When did getting noticed become more important than being honest or decent or right? Guessing here that the answer coincides with the rise of the hot take.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a significant victory at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals after they upheld Act 10 in Abbotsford Education Association v. WERC. WILL represented a teacher who supported and benefited from the
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College celebrated its continued growth and momentum on July 18 at the annual President’s Dinner. The event took place in the newly named Grace Kolakowski Hall within the A.F. Siebert Chapel. This flexible venue allows students and
Democrat Socialists are promising Americans a better way. Free almost everything. But is it?
Cuts to home care can cost the freedom to live independently. It also costs small businesses, home care workers and family caregivers who must leave the workforce to care for family.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in collaboration with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. from Aug. 6 to
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) today condemned a court decision in the effort to restore the right to collectively bargain for Wisconsin workers. In 2024, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost found that legislation (“Act 10”) stripping collective bargaining rights from
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Court of Appeals upholding Act 10: “Today the Wisconsin Court of Appeals again confirmed what has been recognized by state and federal Courts for over a decade: That Act 10
MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senator Howard Marklein would like Wisconsinites to believe he’s a bipartisan legislator with grassroots support from the people he represents in Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, but the facts and figures tell an alarmingly different story. An analysis of Marklein’s most recent campaign finance report shows that over two-thirds of his
(MILWAUKEE, WI) — Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale issued the following statement in response to today’s Court of Appeals District 2 ruling on Act 10: “Every Wisconsin worker has the right to collectively bargain together with their employer over issues such as wages, workplace safety, benefits and more. Today’s decision
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), announced the state has distributed over $2.2 billion of shared revenue and property tax credit payments to local governments across the state so far this year. These distributions are a crucial component of the state’s commitment to supporting local governments so they can provide essential services to their communities,
A Dane County judge today rejected a Dem request for an injunction allowing voters to spoil their absentee ballots so they can vote for someone else. Judge David Conway found “the unambiguous language of the statute does not allow a voter to spoil an absentee ballot after it is returned.”
State Rep. Francesca Hong expanded her lead over the Dem primary field in a new Marquette Law School Poll that went back into the field after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped her bid and Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley jumped back into the race.
MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys issued the following statement today in response to a ruling by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 2. “Our state is better off when workers have a say in their workplaces. Act 10 was an assault on all of our rights and our economy, engineered
MADISON, WI – A new poll highlighted in Monday’s WisPolitics PM Update shows Senator Jeff Smith with a commanding lead in the race for the 31st Senate district. With just under 100 days until election day, Senator Smith has a 7-point lead on his opponent in a head-to-head matchup while remaining popular in
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the I39 southbound between Fawn Court and the Waushara County Line project in Marquette County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election interference attempts. The Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal
The remaining five Democrats running for their party’s nomination for governor met Tuesday night for the one and only televised debate, and none of the candidates took a swipe at the frontrunner, state Rep. Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist in the race.
More than ever, Wisconsin needs a governor who can lead with the values, ideas and vision that put working people at the center of every decision.
Democrats are free to support whichever candidate they prefer. But before casting a ballot, they should ask themselves one simple question: Why are Republicans spending millions to boost democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary? I believe the answer is obvious.
When did getting noticed become more important than being honest or decent or right? Guessing here that the answer coincides with the rise of the hot take.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a significant victory at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals after they upheld Act 10 in Abbotsford Education Association v. WERC. WILL represented a teacher who supported and benefited from the law signed by Governor Scott Walker in 2011. The Quote: Lucas
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College celebrated its continued growth and momentum on July 18 at the annual President’s Dinner. The event took place in the newly named Grace Kolakowski Hall within the A.F. Siebert Chapel. This flexible venue allows students and community members to worship, celebrate, learn, perform, and connect. The
Democrat Socialists are promising Americans a better way. Free almost everything. But is it?
Cuts to home care can cost the freedom to live independently. It also costs small businesses, home care workers and family caregivers who must leave the workforce to care for family.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in collaboration with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. from Aug. 6 to Aug. 16 during the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair to ensure
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) today condemned a court decision in the effort to restore the right to collectively bargain for Wisconsin workers. In 2024, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost found that legislation (“Act 10”) stripping collective bargaining rights from most public employees was unconstitutional and effectively ordered those rights