WisDems: Democratic leaders celebrate record candidate filings for state legislative races
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler held a press call to discuss the record number of filings by Democratic candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature. See some
Dave Cieslewicz: UW athletics can afford fairness
There’s plenty of money in college sports to pay the players.
WisDems committee urges activists to reject two Israel-Hamas war ceasefire resolutions
A committee of the state Dem Party is urging activists at this weekend’s convention to vote against two resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas over concerns they don’t condemn the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Challenges filed to nomination papers of 11 candidates in fall election
Challenges have been filed to the nomination papers of 11 candidates seeking to get on this fall’s ballot, including one that claims 8th CD GOP candidate Tony Wied’s circulators misled some signers.
FRI AM Update: Challenges filed to nomination papers of 11 candidates in fall election
From WisPolitics … — Challenges have been filed to the nomination papers of 11 candidates seeking to get on this fall’s ballot, including one that claims 8th CD GOP candidate Tony Wied’s circulators misled some signers. The challenges to Wied’s
ACLU files lawsuit over RNC protest restrictions
The ACLU of Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Milwaukee’s ordinance restricting where protesters can demonstrate and parade in the city during the Republican National Convention next month.
THU PM Update: WisDems committee urges activists to reject two Israel-Hamas war ceasefire resolutions
From WisPolitics … — A committee of the state Dem Party is urging activists at this weekend’s convention to vote against two resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas over concerns they don’t condemn
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement on DPI SPED funding
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) notified Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) that the district’s June special education aid payment will be temporarily delayed. MPS and DPI have been in close communication to resolve this issue and the district was
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Overdose spike alert: Increased risk of overdose in Dane County
Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing an Overdose Spike Alert due to recent surge in drug overdoses in our community and reports of unusual symptoms after drug use. This alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. In
WisGOP: WisDems scorn hostages to pacify extremists
MADISON, Wis. – The Ayatollah and Yahya Sinwar couldn’t be more pleased with the Wisconsin Democrats. This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats will debate multiple resolutions concerning the war in Gaza at their state convention in Milwaukee. It would be an understatement to say delegates on the
Sen. Smith, Rep. Emerson: New memo shows JFC has the authority to release funds and has done it ten times over the last two administrations
MADISON – On the heels of a Legislative Council memo released yesterday, a new nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau memo released today shows ten examples over the last two administrations of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) releasing funds after a partial veto. Yesterday,
Wisconsinites for Liberty Fund: Total failure: The would-be Vos Recallers come up short… again
RACINE – The paid out-of-state activists who want to dismantle the Republican majority in the Wisconsin Assembly have failed to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos–for the second time this year. Paid organizers of the irresponsible Robin Vos recall have once again
Biden campaign: Sec. Godlewski, Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Subeck slam Donald Trump for threatening Wisconsinites’ access to contraception
Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and State Representative Lisa Subeck held a press conference condemning Donald Trump’s work to restrict access to contraception after his allies in the U.S. Senate blocked the Right to
Anderson campaign: Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorses Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly District 19
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorsed Jarrod Anderson today, highlighting the strong alignment between Jarrod’s collaborative vision for Milwaukee and the Mayor’s commitment to progressive leadership. “Jarrod embodies the leadership and vision necessary for the advancement of Milwaukee. His
WILL: Condemns DPI’s ridiculous attempt to disguise lackluster student achievement
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) strongly condemns the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for changing the terminology regarding student performance as well as once again considering changing the cut points for proficiency on the state’s