Ruth Conniff: Big worries, small protest as Trump and Musk threaten livelihoods and health in Wisconsin
It was a blustery, grey Saturday afternoon on March 15 as about 40 people wearing togas, carrying signs and waving upside-down American flags gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Madison to protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration’s assault on democracy.
John Torinus: Musk’s slashing far from ‘efficiency’
For anyone who has had the tough assignment of downsizing a business or an organization, DOGE is a joke.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Launches “Hands Off Medicaid Tour”
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is launching her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” to call out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. At each stop, Senator Baldwin will
Dave Zweifel: We should heed JB Pritzker’s warning
He issued a warning for what he fears will be the end result of Trump’s return to office.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Conserve water, fix a leak this week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of preventing household water waste and practicing water conservation in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix A Leak Week, March 17-23. Household leaks can waste more than 1
MON News Summary: Wisconsin Republicans attack Crawford’s record as judge in final weeks of Supreme Court race
TOP STORIES In closing weeks of WI Supreme Court race, Republicans attack Crawford’s record as judge… [Musk-backed PAC ads] call Crawford “dangerous” and “wrong for Wisconsin” for prison sentences she issued against two men convicted on multiple first-degree child sexual
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Superintendent of Schools Candidate Brittany Kinser to speak at Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Brittany Kinser, who is seeking election to lead the state’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 25, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Kinser
Learn in My Shoes: Parents of special ed students invite legislators to ‘Learn in My Shoes’
MADISON – A grassroots group of Wisconsin parents will bring a visual reminder to the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 19, to ask state legislators for more funding for special education in the upcoming state budget. The “Learn in My
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses how he’s filling the void of GOP members avoiding their constituents
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Michael Steele to discuss the importance of town halls and listening to one’s constituents. House Republicans have been told not to hold town halls because of their unpopular vote to gut Medicaid
Schimel campaign: NEW AD: Judge Schimel dedicated his life to helping survivors
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘The Person.’ The spot features a domestic abuse survivor highlighting Judge Brad Schimel’s lifelong dedication to protecting women, children, and sexual assault survivors. WATCH ‘THE PERSON
Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz to speak on women’s history at Democratic Party of Milwaukee County meeting on March 17
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz will speak on Women’s History as the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County celebrates Women’s History Month at its March 17 meeting. The Party will also be honoring the women who are elected to represent Milwaukee
Waupaca County Chairman Bartel: District 8 caucus concludes with overwhelming victory for new leadership
After a tense and unprecedented series of events leading up to our March 15 District 8Caucus, we are proud to announce that the caucus was successfully held, resulting in adecisive victory for Ken Sikora as District Chair, alongside Dean Neubert
Kinser campaign: Governor Tommy G. Thompson endorses Brittany Kinser for DPI Superintendent
ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools
YDSA UW-Madison: Wins five seats in ASM elections
We are so pleased and proud to announce that three of our candidates have won in the ASM elections Wednesday night — Gabo Samoff for College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Student Finance Services Committee, Bobby Gronert for College
U.S. Sen. Johnson: And Grassley release records showing FBI obtained Trump, Pence cell phones, conducted sweeping interviews to advance anti-Trump Arctic Frost investigation
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, to make public legally protected whistleblower disclosures showing the FBI,