Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Everyone plays a part in protecting seniors from scams
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) calls on consumers of all ages to be aware of how scammers try to take advantage of
WED AM Update: Lawsuit accuses Musk of ‘brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin’ voters in Supreme Court race
From WisPolitics … — A new lawsuit accuses billionaire Elon Musk of “a brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote” in the spring state Supreme Court race. Filed on behalf of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and two voters, the
WisGOP: WisDems continue prioritizing woke ideas over quality education
MADISON, Wis. — The WisDems are doubling down on their woke ideologies at their state convention this weekend. Rather than tackling educational failures, WisDems proposed not one, but three resolutions linked to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), masquerading as
The MacIver Institute: Reality check, Medicaid ‘cuts’ in the Big Beautiful Bill
The claim: “They are cutting [Medicaid] in order to pay for massive tax breaks, for the very wealthy, and big corporations.” — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the federal budget reconciliation bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Reality: Sen. Baldwin
Law Forward: New lawsuit alleges “brazen scheme” backed by Elon Musk and affiliated groups to bribe voters in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Contact: media@lawforward.org MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward, Democracy Defenders Fund, and Hecker Fink LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and a group of Wisconsin voters, alleging that billionaire Elon Musk and affiliated entities violated multiple
A Better Wisconsin Together: Cost savings for families and protections for consumers blocked by Republicans in state Legislature
Wisconsin Working Families Continue to Pay the Costs for GOP Obstruction and Partisanship MADISON, Wis. — Lowering costs for hard working Wisconsinites, protecting consumers from price gouging and insurance company abuses, and investing in training the next generation of teachers and
Rep. Wichgers: Bill remedies WEC violations cited by U.S. Justice Department
Madison – Recently the State of Wisconsin was notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is in violation of the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Representative Wichgers released the following statement: “Today, I
Joint Finance approves more money for youth apprenticeships, meat inspections, but less than Evers wanted
The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee approving boosting the amount of state money going into youth apprenticeship programs and meat inspections, though it was significantly less than what Dem Gov. Tony Evers proposed.
Joint Finance Committee Dems: As federal funding shrinks, JFC Republicans come up short
MADISON—Today, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance once again failed to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, rejecting targeted proposals to address rising living costs and potential serious federal funding gaps. While Governor Evers’ budget prioritized food safety,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin presses NIH Director on Trump administration’s deep cuts to lifesaving research
Trump administration is cutting lifesaving research right now while proposing a budget that would rip away $18 billion – a 40% cut – in NIH funding for lifesaving breakthroughs next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking
TUE PM Update: Evers: ‘I didn’t lie’ that Republicans rebuffed call for meaningful education spending
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today insisted “I didn’t lie” when he said Republican legislative leaders refused his demand to make a significant investment in education during budget negotiations. Evers also disclosed the two sides were far apart
Joint Finance rejects call for new office to provide security for judges, justices
Gov. Tony Evers had backed the state Supreme Court’s call for an Office of Marshals to add 8.4 full-time equivalent staff in addition to the 1.6 positions now working for the court. His budget included nearly $2.3 million to cover the costs.
Rep. Green: Wisconsin tourism keeps breaking records
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2024: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I am ecstatic to see this industry continue to
Sen. James, Rep. Moses: Bill to open substance abuse treatment center in western Wisconsin
Madison… Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Representative Clint Moses (R Menomonie) recently testified on their bills that would restore needed access to mental health treatment in the Chippewa Falls area. The bills would allocate $1 million in the state budget
Justice Karofsky: Statement regarding action by the Joint Committee on Finance
“We remain deeply committed to the safety and security of every person who walks into a courthouse in Wisconsin. This includes victims, litigants, attorneys, and the dedicated public employees who work to ensure justice prevails. While today’s budget action did