U.S. Rep. Steil: To hold third telephone town hall of the year
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he would be holding a telephone town hall on Monday, March 24th, at 5:00pm CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s third telephone town hall of the year. He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year. “One of my
WisDems: REMEMBER: Brad Schimel called Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law “valid”
MADISON, Wis. — During last week’s debate, far-right candidate Brad Schimel doubled down on his extreme record opposing reproductive freedom. Brad Schimel has worked hard to dismantle reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and we know he won’t change his stripes now. Brad Schimel confirmed
Sen. Wimberger: Budget listening session coming to Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto), a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, announced today that the Committee’s public hearings for the 2025-26 State Budget will include a stop in Northeast Wisconsin, visiting Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2.
Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin launches new resources to inspire creativity in schools
MADISON — In celebration of Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is proud to announce the launch of high-quality music, lesson plans, and materials developed by Wisconsin artists and educators. These free
Democracy Defense Project: Responds to Brad Schimel election comments on WISN Radio
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel was on WISN radio talking about making the election “too big to rig” and election fraud. The Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Lieutenant Governor
Crawford campaign: Van Hollen & bipartisan group denounces Schimel for election conspiracy theories
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel is peddling dangerous election conspiracy theories, which has drawn an extraordinary rebuke from former Republican Attorney General, and Schimel’s predecessor, J.B. Van Hollen and a bipartisan group of leaders. On the Jay Weber Show yesterday, Brad Schimel espoused dangerous
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Raises concerns about how NOAA firings will impact Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the
Rep. Goodwin: Statement on the 2025 State of the Tribes Address
MADISON, Wis. – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Thomas Fowler delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature today. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Goodwin delivered the
Rep. Callahan: Backs bill to enforce immigration law
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation he co-authored which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an individual booked into jail
Rep. Goodwin: Condemns Milwaukee violence, calls for justice
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Rep. Arney: Reacts to 2025 Annual State of the Tribes Address
(MADISON, Wis) – On Tuesday, March 18th, Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: It was an honor to
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Highlights measures to promote government transparency through public records
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for
Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Brill is focused on addressing addiction in Wisconsin
Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, who is the vice-chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, says in a new Capitol Chats episode that addressing addiction in the state is important to her because of how many people are impacted each day.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for export expansion grants through April 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through April 9, 2025. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which Gov. Evers
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Circulate legislation to continue support of local EMS
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) circulated a package of legislation which will provide significant resources and additional tools to support Wisconsin’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The bills support local EMS personnel