Institute for Reforming Government: Court watch: playing politics in least political branch
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing how the least political branch is becoming political under a progressive majority. The primer outlines how the progressive majority is attempting to remake
Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold April in-district office hours
MADISON – Today, Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) announced upcoming in-district office hours in Lake Mills, Waterloo, and Cambridge this April to host informal discussions with her constituents regarding their legislative questions and concerns. The details for the sessions are
Early voting surges in spring election
Interest in early voting has surged in Wisconsin ahead of the April 1 election compared to the same point two years ago, according to the latest update from the state Elections Commission.
WED AM Update: Schimel releases new TV ad touting Trump endorsement
From WisPolitics … — Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel released a new TV ad this morning touting the endorsement of Donald Trump as conservatives focus their efforts on getting the president’s supporters to turn out. According to AdImpact, Schimel is
Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed.
EMILYs List: Puts 46 extremist U.S. House Republicans “on notice” as key 2026 flip targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List put 46 House Republicans “On Notice,” naming them top targets for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Their districts constitute the Democratic Party’s best path to flip Republican-held seats and take back power in
Kinser at forum says changes needed to school funding formula
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser at a Milwaukee forum generally sided with Gov. Tony Evers that the number of school referendums on the ballot is a warning sign on school funding. There are 89 referendums on Wisconsin ballots next week totaling $1.6 billion
Crawford launches 3 ads targeting Schimel
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has launched a trio of new ads knocking conservative rival Brad Schimel on how he’s treated sex offenders, Elon Musk’s support for his campaign and on abortion.
State GOP outraises Dem counterpart
The state GOP topped its Dem counterpart for fundraising during the most recent reporting period after regularly trailing in the money race over the last five years. The Republican Party reported $7.1 million raised during the period, $7.3 million spent
TUE PM Update: Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
From WisPolitics … — The state Building Commission today again deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending the $4.3 billion plan to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed. Senate
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes to send 2025-27 Capital Budget to Joint Finance Committee
Madison, WI- During today’s meeting of the State Building Commission (SBC), Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted to submit the Governor’s recommendations for the 2025-27 Capital Budget to the Joint Committee on Finance without recommendation of the SBC. The SBC
Crawford campaign: President Obama: vote early for Judge Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — Today, with exactly one week until Election Day on April 1, President Barack Obama encouraged Wisconsinites to vote early for Judge Susan Crawford. “I’m grateful to President Obama for highlighting the importance of this race and encouraging Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC: Mobilizing voters for Supreme Court election
MADISON – With just a week until the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday, April 1, voting is already in full swing. Thousands of Wisconsinites have cast their ballots by mail and early in-person absentee voting. Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Kinser campaign: Brittany Kinser shatters fundraising record
MADISON, Wisc. – Fundraising reports are out and the findings could not be clearer: Brittany Kinser SHATTERED fundraising records in the race for DPI Superintendent. While incumbent Jill Underly raised $1.06 million in the Pre-Election reporting period, with only $99,000 cash-on-hand
WisGOP: ICYMI: Hakeem Jeffries says quiet part out loud, Crawford Victory = gerrymandering maps
MADISON, Wis. — The Democrat Party Leader, Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a dangerously liberal agenda to rip up Congressional maps and remove Congressman Steil and Van Orden’s House Seats, blatantly ignoring the will of Wisconsin