WisGOP: Democrats fail to understand fundamental science
MADISON, Wis. — For Democrats nationwide, fundamental science has become highly complicated; for Wisconsin parents and school students, it’s easy. Every time Susan Crawford talks about “fundamental rights,” voters are asking where she draws the line with Title IX and protecting girls.
Rep. Allen: “Help Not Harm Act,” protecting kids from gender transition industry, receives hearing
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care held a public hearing on the “Help Not Harm Act” (AB 104), a bill designed to protect minors from long-term, irreversible harm of gender transition. “As a
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Phelps: Wisconsin legislative LGBTQ+ caucus testifies against bill banning medical care for transgender and nonbinary young Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, legislative Republicans in the State Assembly held a public hearing on a bill that would prevent youth in Wisconsin from receiving medically necessary gender-affirming care. The members of the WI LGBTQ+ Caucus submitted the attached testimony
Crawford, Schimel clash over wealthy supporters, judicial fairness in only debate
The two clashed repeatedly in Wednesday’s debate ahead of the high-stakes election April 1 that will determine ideological control of the state Supreme Court, hitting each other on abortion, their legal judgment and crime.
Appeals court rules disabled voters can’t receive emailed absentee ballots
The conservative 2nd District Court of Appeals has overturned a Dane County judge’s order that sought to require election clerks to email absentee ballots to those with disabilities. The Waukesha-based appeals court had already stayed Judge Everett Mitchell’s temporary injunction
Madison clerk placed on leave amid investigation into uncounted absentee ballots
The move comes less than three weeks before voters head to the polls for a spring election that will determine ideological control of the state Supreme Court.
WED PM Update: Dems criticize gender-affirming care ban bill at heated public hearing
From WisPolitics … — Dems at a contentious hearing today strongly criticized GOP legislation to ban gender-affirming care for minors, saying doctors and families should be involved in those decisions. “Why is it that on this particular issue, on the
WisDems: NEW: Elon Musk says Brad Schimel will support Donald Trump’s agenda on Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Extreme politician Brad Schimel is for sale and power-hungry billionaire Elon Musk has bought him off to “support President Trump’s agenda!” on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed Schimel will be “President Donald
Dept. of Justice: Provides resources for teens and parents as sextortion cases increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety with tips for talking to kids about safe online practices as sextortion cases increase throughout the country, including
Weekly GOP radio address: Writing the state budget
Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. Last month the Governor delivered his budget address. He proposed a budget that spends $119 billion over the next two years,
Assembly Education Committee Democrats Reps. Hong, Sheehan, Cruz, & Phelps: On Department of Education layoffs
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Education initiated the termination of more than 1,300 employees, cutting its workforce in half and opening the path to a significant overhaul of its operations. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s threat to dissolve
Kinser campaign: Statement on the U.S. Department of Education
MADISON, Wisc. — Today, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), released the following statement about the latest on the U.S. Department of Education, challenging Jill Underly to a conversation about the U.S. Department of Education,
Disability Rights Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Response on District II ruling
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Capitol Chats: U.S. Sen. Baldwin says Dems will ‘fight back’ to prevent Medicaid cuts
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, criticizes cuts to federal funding and tariffs under the Trump administration. Baldwin also says Dems will fight to prevent cuts to Medicaid.
WisGOP: Get your popcorn ready, Crawford’s gaslight to come
MADISON, Wis. — Who’s ready for an hour of lies and gaslighting from Susan Crawford? In tonight’s debate, Susan Crawford won’t be quiet about her disdain for Act 10, or truthfully any common sense or conservative back policy. What’s truly shocking