Rep. Cruz: Debunking “400 year veto” myth: Republicans refuse to hear Rep. Cruz’s plan to lower property taxes – fund our schools
Madison – With more debate time still remaining on the bill to eliminate the so-called “400-year veto”, Rep. Cruz was cut off from finishing her speech on the Assembly floor. That speech thoroughly debunked the often-repeated myth blaming the governor’s veto
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Wisconsin is next target for ICE surge
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at federal immigration enforcement actions in other states and consider whether Wisconsin is next. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rep. Billings: Statement on passage of ICAC legislation
Madison – Last night, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 957 and AB 958. Rep. Billings introduced these bills as part of her work on the Protecting Kids Task Force and she released the following statement: “I authored AB 957 and
Chris Taylor: Choice for Wisconsin Supreme Court is rights vs. rollbacks
More than ever, Wisconsinites need a strong state Supreme Court to protect their fundamental rights and freedoms, to hold the other branches of government accountable when they overreach, and to make sure the rule of law applies to everyone, no matter how powerful or privileged.
Wyatt Eichholz: School levy tax credits reward big spenders at the expense of frugal districts
Complex system insulates districts that agree to raise taxes the fastest
Opportunity Wisconsin: Supreme Court strikes down costly tariffs Reps. Van Orden and Steil voted for
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s costly tariffs which have sent prices for everyday items skyrocketing while Republicans in Congress, including Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the
Mark Lisheron: Lawmakers split on how to keep WisEye broadcasting
Senate throws a wrench into Assembly plan for sustaining nonprofit that covers Legislature’s doings
Ruth Conniff: Drama, anguish and incremental progress in the Wisconsin State Capitol
Before Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement Thursday, it was obvious something had changed.
Scott Walker: Young Americans deserve real history, not political indoctrination
Defending liberty isn’t easy, but it is worth the risk. Our Founders risked their lives, fortunes and sacred honor for the freedoms we hold dear today.
Meghan Roh: Will Congressional Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil prioritize affordability for Wisconsin families?
Wisconsin families are watching. They’re seeing which side their representatives choose – working families struggling to make ends meet, or wealthy corporations and the ultra-rich.
Kristin Lyerly: Donald Trump and the GOP have declared war on health care
Donald Trump and every single Republican who voted with him chose this. They looked at working families — who are barely making ends meet — and said, “Let’s make it worse.”
Earth Justice: Bad River Band asks Wisconsin court to review Line 5 permit decision
Hurley, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition for judicial review with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to challenge Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy’s decision last week upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
Rep. Jacobson: The Wisconsin Assembly passes legislation to allow victims of sextortion to sue for damages
MADISON, WI – Yesterday evening, the Wisconsin Assembly voted to pass AB 923. This bill would create a civil cause of action for victims of sexual extortion (sextortion) or their family, and allow the parents or estate of a victim who takes
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards Brownfield Grant to Marathon City
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Marathon City to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Weisenberger Tie & Lumber, Inc.
Rodriguez campaign: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez statement on supreme court striking down Trump-Tiffany tariffs that raised prices and crushed workers, farmers, and small businesses
MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse and Democratic candidate for governor, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump and backed by Congressman Tom Tiffany: “The Supreme Court did the