DNC War Room: NEW: If Trump tries to gut public education and Head Start, he’ll have Wisconsin parents to answer to
Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life. In
Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers
GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.
WED AM Update: Black History Month resolution circulating again
From WisPolitics … — Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus are again circulating a resolution to honor Black History Month after similar efforts in recent years have failed to pass the GOP-run Legislature. The effort has been contentious at
Complaint accuses Schimel of directly soliciting campaign donations
A state watchdog group filed a complaint against Schimel, accusing him of violating state judicial codes by making direct appeals for campaign donations.
Election commissioners pitch proposed observer rules to Assembly committee
Two members of the Elections Commission pitched proposed rules for election observers as an improvement over current standards that would provide more access to the process and certainty over what they can view as ballots are cast.
Schimel ad accuses Crawford of botching appeal in rape case
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel has released a new TV ad accusing liberal rival Susan Crawford of botching an appeal, allowing a rapist to go free. According to AdImpact, Schimel, Crawford and the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together
Rep. Stubbs: Honors community leaders at State Capitol Black History Month kickoff
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box grants support thousands of tribal elders and their families
MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally
TUE PM Update: Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers
From WisPolitics … — GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Wimberger
Rep. Palmeri: Gov. Evers announces comprehensive PFAS plan
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items
U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson, House Judiciary Chairman Jordan, and Rep. Loudermilk sent letters to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and the FBI about the unsolved January 6, 2021 pipe bomb investigation
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking
Rae campaign: Jason Rae re-elected as DNC Secretary with overwhelming support
Milwaukee, WI – Jason Rae was elected to a third term as Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the organization’s recent Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, winning with 338.5 votes to 68.5 votes. Receiving nearly 83% of
Rep. O’Connor: Supports Assembly Republicans’ immigration enforcement plan
MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after Legislative Republicans unveiled their plan to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally residing in
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to protect taxpayers from student loan bailout schemes
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act. This bill willprevent future Administrations from replicating President Biden’s student loan bailout scheme that could have cost taxpayers—many of whom didn’t attend college or
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Bryan Steil opposes putting money back In Wisconsinites’ pockets
This week, Bryan Steil once again proved he has no interest in delivering for working families by attacking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a nonpartisan agency dedicated to protecting everyday Americans and their wallets from predatory companies. The CFPB has returned nearly $32