U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to codify credit reporting practices for homebuyers
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after introducing the Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act, a bill to codify the long-standing requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac obtain a credit report and credit score on a borrower
Lyerly campaign: Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign for Congress in WI-08 generates significant momentum in first 24 hours
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced today that her campaign for Congress received over 3,100 donations and raised more than $125,000 in the first 24 hours of her launch for Wisconsin’s 8th District open-seat race. The campaign brought in donations
Bruce Murphy: Is Legislature biased against working class?
Just two of 132 members come from working class backgrounds, report finds.
Brooke Legler: Be a child care voter
With the upcoming elections this year, I respectfully request that you look at the candidates on your ballot and ask the simple question; did they vote yes or no to fund Child Care Counts? A “no” means they do not value early childhood education and the development of children at their most critical stage.
Rob Hutton: A missed opportunity to support police
Evers’ veto of SB 517 is a missed opportunity to support law enforcement. It is also a missed opportunity to prevent political harassment of any citizen that the justice system has determined is not guilty of a crime.
Satya Rhodes-Conway: All Madisonians should have a voice in housing issue
Madison isn’t two cities. It’s one wonderful, complicated, diverse city where more than 268,000 people who come from all walks of life experience a whole array of challenges and opportunities and hold a very wide variety of opinions.
John Nichols: Trump has now lost to Biden in Wisconsin … twice
While Biden faced organized opposition in the Democratic primary, Trump did not. Yet, Biden got more votes and a higher percentage of the total.
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Lloyd V. Carter’s resignation, effective July 1, 2024. The new judge
Terrance Wall: Why Trump’s bond is outrageous
The appeals court reduced the size of the bond that Trump had to provide to the court in the phony New York property valuation case.
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Crime victim advocates celebrate fourth anniversary of Marsy’s Law ratification vote
Madison, WI – This coming week marks a significant milestone in the advancement of victims’ rights in the Badger State – the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law. The amendment was overwhelmingly
Scott Walker: Washington state takes a surprising turn to the right
Fiscal conservatives are winning in — of all places — the state of Washington.
Dept. of Corrections: Latest report highlights progress at LHS, CLS
MADISON, Wis. – The 19th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed today, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is now in substantial compliance with 43
FRI News Summary: Evers again vetoes proposal to expand nurses’ authority
TOP STORIES Effort to expand nurses’ authority fails again with Gov. Tony Evers veto … The “APRN Modernization Act” [passed Senate 23-9, Assembly 63-35] would have created a new system that would allow registered nurses who meet certain qualifications to
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Ozaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Ozaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Paul V. Malloy’s retirement, effective June 30, 2024. The new judge
AAPI Coalition of Wisconsin: Commends the landmark signing of AB 232/SB 240 by Gov. Evers, marking a pivotal advance for the Wisconsin Asian American and Hmong American community
Milwaukee, WI—The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 232 / Senate Bill 240 into law on April 4, 2024. This landmark legislation marks a significant victory