Dave Zweifel: At 88, Bert Grover is still raising hell
The former legislator and longtime superintendent of public instruction, whose real name is Herbert, regularly drops a hand-written note keeping me up to date on how he views the world and, especially, Wisconsin politics. Suffice it to say, he hasn’t changed much over the years.
Reproductive Freedom for All: Endorses Susan Crawford for Wisconsin state supreme court
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford is a dedicated and experienced jurist who has spent her career defending reproductive freedom and protecting the rights of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes back on Trump’s plan to dismantle education department
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: More money is not how you solve education in Wisconsin
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning —
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Dept. of Revenue: Reassures taxpayers direct file remains a safe and secure option
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax
Opportunity Wisconsin: Big corporations splurging on Super Bowl ads could soon get massive tax breaks
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million
U.S. Rep Fitzgerald: Advances legislation to fight opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Launches new podcast “With Liberty and Justice for Some”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing the inaugural episode of his podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some: “As someone who listens to many podcasts, I know they’re a great place to have more in-depth conversations.
Members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Trump’s anti-trans actions are invasive and infringe on athletes’ privacy
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of
ACLU Wisconsin: Judge rules that Department of Corrections must provide relief, implement program that keeps incarcerated, justice-involved families together
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties
Crawford campaign: Exposes Brad Schimel’s failure to deliver justice for survivors in new TV ads
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV advertisements as part of an ongoing statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The news ads highlight Brad Schimel’s failures to deliver justice for
Sen. Hutton: Introduces bill to shield police from endless investigations
MADISON—Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) testified today on legislation he introduced with Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) that places a reasonable limit on open-ended investigations into law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 25 modifies an obscure provision in state law that allows judges to re-open
U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson to meta CEO Zuckerberg: Turn over Facebook’s records on censorship of COVID-19 vaccine injured
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, Inc., the company that owns Facebook, regarding the social media platform’s alleged censorship of COVID-19
Unanimous Supreme Court rules Wolfe can continue serving as WEC administrator
A unanimous state Supreme Court today ruled Wisconsin’s top elections official can continue serving in the role indefinitely, shooting down attempts by GOP lawmakers to remove Meagan Wolfe from the post.