DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems criticize Iran strikes as ‘unconstitutional,’ Republicans support move to prevent nuclear weapon
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems criticize U.S. strikes on Iran as “unconstitutional” and Republicans back the move to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
THU AM Update: Republicans hail ruling rejecting Dem suits seeking redraw of Wisconsin’s congressional lines
From WisPolitics … — Republicans are hailing a unanimous decision by the state Supreme Court to reject two lawsuits asking the justices to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 election. The requests received national attention with control of
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court rejecting partisan efforts to redraw congressional maps
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court today declined to hear challenges seeking to redraw the state’s current congressional district maps, effectively ensuring the maps will remain in place for the 2026 midterm elections. The decision marks the latest effort by partisans
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects suits seeking new congressional map for ‘26 elections
The court offered no comment on its decision, though it rejected a similar request in early 2024 after throwing out the legislative lines that had been used for the 2022 elections.
Dept. of Justice: Former Polk county doctor charged with child enticement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Polk County District Attorney Jeffrey Kemp today announced that Kenneth GaleWyrick, a former Polk County doctor, has been charged with multiple counts of child enticement
WED PM Update: Vos optimistic budget will be done next week after Assembly, Senate Republicans meet in joint caucus
From WisPolitics … — Speaker Robin Vos told WisPolitics he’s optimistic lawmakers will wrap up the budget by the end of next week after Assembly and Senate Republicans met in a joint caucus today. Budget talks broke off last week
Rep. Kitchens: Statement on supreme court ruling
Madison – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Governor Tony Evers’ attempt to use a line-item veto on a bill without an appropriation. The Assembly Education Chairman and author of Act 20, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins legal fight to prevent Trump administration from threatening program designed to help disadvantaged small businesses
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged
Fox Cities Chamber: New employees can learn something new and feel more engaged through immersion Fox Cities
Fox Cities, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced that its IMMERSION Fox Cities program will launch September 12-13, 2025. IMMERSION Fox Cities provides a community immersion experience for local employees. “It’s a great way to connect your
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Majority witnesses from PSI hearing submit hundreds of studies, thousands of citations documenting COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
Minority witness submits 19 pro-COVID-19 vaccine citations after official hearing record closed WASHINGTON – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the official record closed for the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ hearing entitled, “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid Myocarditis
Sen. Jagler: Responds to Supreme Court ruling
Madison… Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Governor Evers inappropriately used his partial veto authority last session on a bill that would have released the literacy education grant funding. The court ruling now opens the door for the
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Votes against empty mental health bills: “Green Bay deserves promises we can keep”
Madison – Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted against a series of Republican-authored bills in the State Assembly that claimed to address our state’s mental health crisis—but offered no actual funding to back them up. “These weren’t real solutions—they were
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Opens Military Service Academy applications for 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The U.S. Service Academies are among the most highly respected educational programs in the nation. Admission requires a
Capitol Chats: Former GOP Sen. Schultz talks ‘normalization of hateful rhetoric and violence’ in politics
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Statement on Supreme Court ruling in literacy case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on a case regarding the governor’s partial veto in a bill changing how students are taught to read. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education