Schimming, Wikler predict hundreds of millions will be spent on fall campaigns
The state’s Democratic and Republican party chairs at a WisPolitics luncheon said they expect hundreds of millions of dollars to go into political campaigns leading up to the November election.
FRI AM Update: Underly says DPI can’t implement new literacy program until lawmakers approve funding
From WisPolitics … — State Superintendent Jill Underly in a letter to legislative leaders says DPI can’t implement the state’s new literacy programs until lawmakers approve funding for them. And Underly argued the Legislature’s lawsuit related to the state’s new
Parties file competing briefs in state Supreme Court absentee ballot drop box lawsuit
GOP lawmakers are arguing overturning a 2022 state Supreme Court ruling barring the use of absentee ballot drop boxes would make a “mockery” of the principle calling for justices to follow past precedent. But the state Elections Commission, represented by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, argued that while the doctrine of stare decisis is “fundamental to the rule of law,” adding the 2022 court decision was unsound and should be overturned.
THU PM Update: Schimming, Wikler predict hundreds of millions will be spent on fall campaigns
From WisPolitics … — The state’s Democratic and Republican party chairs at a WisPolitics luncheon today said they expect hundreds of millions of dollars to go into political campaigns leading up to the November election. State Dem Party Chair Ben
Reimer not seeking reelection
Dem state Rep. Daniel Riemer, of Milwaukee, announced he won’t seek reelection, writing in a letter to his constituents that he wrestled with the decision but decided it was what was best for him and those he represents.
Huebsch campaign: Ryan Huebsch announces second run for State Assembly
(Onalaska, WI) – Onalaska resident Ryan Huebsch announced today he will again run for the State Assembly in the Coulee Region’s 94 th District. Huebsch was the Republican nominee in 2022 against Steve Doyle, coming up just short in the
Sen. Ballweg: Statement on UW-Richland
Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, sitting senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, released the following statement today in regard to the closure of UW-Richland. “When it was announced in 2022 that classes would end at the UW-Richland
Rep. Riemer: Announces not seeking reelection
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Safe Communities Madison-Dane County: 18 Dane County locations offering free, safe, environmentally-friendly medicine disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or
Wall campaign: Announces new round of endorsements, including Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul
State Senate candidate Jamie Wall is proud to announce the endorsement of Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Jamie Wall is a practical problem-solver who can find common ground,” said Kaul. “As a State Senator, he’ll work to keep communities in
UW-Green Bay Philanthropy class announces recipient of $10,000 grant
Green Bay, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Philanthropy class announced today at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden Atrium that a $10,000 grant will be given to the nonprofit organization COMSA. COMSA is a resource center serving immigrants and refugees;
Americans for Contaception: U.S. Sen. Moore, Rep. Subeck, local experts and advocates champion Right to Contraception Act in critical press call
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Congresswoman Gwen Moore and State Representative Lisa Subeck joined UW-Madison’s Dr. Tiffany Green and Motherhood for Good’s Emily Tyne to highlight the urgency and importance of protecting contraception rights through state and federal legislation. The
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Earth Day, highlights Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge goal to plant 100 million trees by the end of 2030
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Jagler talks about combating anti-Semitism
Hi, I’m State Senator John Jagler from Watertown and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve no doubt seen the unsettling rise in anti-Semitism across the country. This disturbing trend has
Wisconsin Right to Life: Pro-life groups seek to ensure abortion does not become a “constitutional right” in Wisconsin
Today, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin joined together to block Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s pursuit to find a right to abortion in the Wisconsin Constitution. They are being represented by The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty