WED News Summary: Assembly passes bill to require county sheriff cooperation with ICE
TOP STORIES Assembly GOP pass Vos’ AB24 requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE51-43-3-2 [Doyle, Rodriguez, Zimmerman not voting, Penterman, Ortiz-Velez paired] … would require sheriffs to request proof of legal presence from people being held in jail on felony charges,
Sen. Jacque: Highlights upcoming IN-District JFC budget hearing
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today announced that the Legislature’s budget-writing committee will hold a public hearing in the 1st Senate District at Kaukauna High School in the Town of Buchanan and urged constituents to make their voices heard as lawmakers formulate
WisGOP: Announces NEW website to highlight Jill Underly’s failures
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisGOP launched a new site, DrJillUnderly.com, showcasing Jill Underly’s abysmal record of failing Wisconsin’s children and families. Underperforming Underly is failing Wisconsin’s children. From lowering academic standards to students failing in math and reading, Jill Underly has undelivered for
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers visiting veterans and veterans organizations across Wisconsin to highlight efforts to support Wisconsin’s veterans and their families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is traveling across Wisconsin highlighting initiatives in his 2025-27 Executive Budget announced last month that build upon the governor’s and the Evers Administration’s efforts to continue supporting Wisconsin’s approximately 300,000 veterans and their
Schimel campaign: Endorsed by Dairy Business Association
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, demonstrating Schimel’s continued momentum in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The endorsement highlights the clear contrast between Judge Brad Schimel,
Fair Elections Wisconsin: Inside Susan Crawford’s track record of giving light prison sentences to convicted child sex offenders
Press Release_ Inside Susan Crawford’s track record of giving light prison sentences to convicted child sex offendersDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform,
Sen. Drake: Statement on the Senate passing AJR 5 celebrating Black History Month
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5 recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the first time this resolution has been passed by the State Legislature in several years. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair of the Legislative
Rep. Udell: Applauds the State of the Tribes address
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Randy
Sen. Felzkowski: Presides over passage of commonsense legislation
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presided over debate of multiple bills on the floor of the State Senate today, including legislation to increase healthcare access, return education standards to their previous levels, approve contracts for trades workers, and
Rep. Roe: Statement on the passage of the Republican immigration bill
Madison, Wis: Today, Republicans voted to advance an immigration bill (AB 24) targeting county sheriffs’ departments across Wisconsin. The bill forces sheriffs’ departments to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in detaining immigrants or risk shared revenue cuts
Rep. Roe: Attends the State of the Tribes address
Madison, Wis: Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. The annual State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the
Rep. Dallman: Votes to keep Wisconsin communities safe
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement related to the passage of Assembly Bill 24 which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “This is another common-sense piece of legislation that will
Schimel campaign: Reacts to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Jacob Fischer: “Tim Walz, the leftist Governor of Minnesota and failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is now
Rep. Vining: 2025 State of the Tribes
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal
Crawford ad charges Musk wants to buys seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court
Susan Crawford is out with a new ad that charges billionaire Elon Musk is trying to buy a seat on the Supreme Court for conservative rival Brad Schimel.