Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul stands with transgender military members in challenge to President Trump’s discriminatory executive order
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in filing a “friend of the court,” or amicus brief, to support a lawsuit aiming to block the implementation of President Trump’s executive order
WisDems: ROUND UP: Judge Susan Crawford calls out backlog Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay to call out Brad Schimel failing survivors of sexual assault when he let a backlog of over 6,000 rape kits sit untested for over two years as
Kids Forward: Wisconsin leaders call on Congress to protect Medicaid
As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s
MON AM Update: DPI candidates talk changes to testing standards on ‘UpFront’
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary. “He didn’t endorse the last time either when I ran in 2021
Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ proposed correctional plan
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At
Village of Allouez: Applauds Gov. Evers’ steps towards closing Green Bay Correctional Institution
Contact: Jim.Rafter@villageofallouezwi.gov Commits to working with Republicans and Democrats toward solutions [ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from Village President Jim Rafter on Governor Evers’ proposed plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution: “There is finally a
Evers budget plan for prisons aims to overhaul Waupun, close Green Bay
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a revamp of the state’s prison system that would expand opportunities for early release, build brand-new cell blocks at the state’s oldest prison in Waupun and close its second-oldest facility in Green Bay by 2029.
Swing Left: Launches campaign to protect the Wisconsin Supreme Court in critical April 1st election with significant national and local implications
Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights,
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul issues statement in case involving DOGE’s access to confidential treasury data
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement relating to today’s court hearing in a case that Wisconsin and 18 other states filed against the Trump Administration to stop unauthorized access to Americans’ private information and
Rep. Novak: Introduces bill to permanently fund the Office of School Safety
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) introduced legislation to permanently fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). The Office of School Safety (OSS) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice created by legislation Rep. Novak
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snow can hide danger: Sled safe
If you plan to take your sled out this weekend, be safe and watch for the other riders who will also be making the most of the conditions. Fresh snow can cover potentially dangerous obstacles on frozen waterbodies, like cracks
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: Judge Crawford calls out Brad Schimel for letting rape kits sit on shelves
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay yesterday to call out Brad Schimel for letting more than 6,000 sexual assault kits sit untested for over two years — denying
FRI REPORT: Former Dem lawmaker Clark was among those who sought DNR secretary post
Quotes of the Week I want to note that it should be the educational professionals — not politicians — who decide how to measure student achievement. It’s a complex, multi-faceted and multi-year process to create these assessments, and it should
Rep. Prado: Statement on Milwaukee resident’s deportation order
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado accompanied Milwaukee resident Yessenia Ruano to her mandated ICE check-in early this morning. With an escalation in displacement efforts, Ruano received a deportation order while waiting for her T visa be approved.
Sen. Wimberger: Reintroduces landmark PFAS legislation
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after he introduced two bills with Representative Jeff Mursau to create guidelines and programs addressing PFAS contamination in Wisconsin: “For too long, communities across Wisconsin have been hurting from PFAS