Nela Kalpic: Here’s how Marsy’s Law has been ‘game changer’ for Wisconsin crime victims
On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly approved a crime victims’ rights amendment to our state Constitution, known as Marsy’s Law.
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Launches ad campaign applauding Senator Ron Johnson for advancing budget resolution as the next step in extending President Trump’s tax cuts
Madison, WI – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) for voting to advance the budget resolution in the Senate, a necessary step in extending President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This resolution allows congressional committees
Patrick McIlheran: AEI: Building more homes in Wisconsin would drive down cost
Policy playbook shows how it could be done without taxpayer subsidies or taking up more land.
Lisa Lucas: Lead is not the only thing poisoning Milwaukee Public Schools
Our public schools are not failing. They are being sabotaged.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes down Republicans’ bill to green light cuts to Medicaid, tax breaks to the wealthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to set the stage for their massive tax cuts for big corporations and the wealthiest Americans at the direct expense of healthcare Wisconsin families
Forward Latino: Statement on ICE detentions at Milwaukee Courthouse
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Democratic National Committee: IN THE STATES: Dems lead charge against Trump-Musk’s failing agenda, take victory lap after special election victories and overperformances
This week, the DNC, DSCC, DCCC, DGA, and Democratic Senate and House leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries filed a lawsuit to block Trump’s illegal executive order on election administration that attempts to undermine our electoral process. The lawsuit argues
DNC War Room: Trump’s disastrous economic agenda is already bringing ‘pain,’ raising unemployment claims for Wisconsinites
In response to the March jobs report, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement: “Today’s jobs report, tanking markets, and plummeting consumer confidence are the latest telltale signs that Trump’s reckless economic agenda is dragging our country closer
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on ICE arrests at Courthouse
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers making arrests in the Milwaukee County Courthouse: “The Milwaukee County Courthouse stands as a cornerstone of justice where residents
DNC chair tells ‘UpFront’ Crawford win a ‘huge shot in the arm’ for Dems
DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally.
MON AM Update: DNC chair tells ‘UpFront’ Crawford win a ‘huge shot in the arm” for Dems
From WisPolitics … — DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally. Crawford, the liberal candidate, defeated conservative Brad Schimel 55% to 45% in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement after joining multistate lawsuit against Trump administration over unlawful election executive order
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement today after joining a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the federal Election Assistance Commission, and other Trump Administration
Milwaukee County: Leaders voice support for local public safety investments in state budget
MILWAUKEE – April 4, 2025 – The following statements were issued today at the Joint Committee on Finance’s public hearing on the 2025-2027 state budget, supporting investments in public safety and justice: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: “Milwaukee County is turning our focus to the generational
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Former Sun Prairie teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing child pornography
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Matthew Quaglieri, 37, formerly of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 14 years in prison for possessing child pornography. This
FRI REPORT: Conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley planning to seek reelection in 2026
Quotes of the Week I’ve called Judge Crawford and conceded. No, you got to accept the results. Yeah, right I’m not up here making any joke. The numbers aren’t gonna turn around, they’re too bad and we’re not gonna pull