Crawford ‘glad’ for Dem Party effort to counter Musk
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford during a Milwaukee luncheon said she was “glad” about a state Dem Party campaign to counter millions of spending by groups tied to Elon Musk.
TUE PM Update: Evers warns Trump tariffs will hurt Wisconsin
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers at a WisPolitics luncheon today said tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will have a negative impact on Wisconsin and possibly reduce the state’s projected $4.3 billion surplus. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25%
Rep. Hurd: Announces Loyal office hours
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours on Monday, March 17th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Loyal City Hall. These meetings allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them
Americans for Prosperity: Boosts million-dollar ad spend in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Madison, WI – As reported in The Hill, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced today a $300,000 increase to its current $1 million ad spend, featuring a new ad campaign supporting Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. This is in addition to the organization’s robust
Sen. Wimberger: Audit Committee Approves New Statewide Audits
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved two new audits – one into the Department of Public Instruction’s school report card process, and another into
Rep. Cruz: Introduces the Frozen Federal Funds Emergency Act, joins Wisconsinites in calling on GOP leaders to act now
MADISON – Today, Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), and key constituents & community members, held a press conference to introduce the “Frozen Federal Funds Emergency Act”. This bill is a proposed
Dept. of Justice: Three charged in Waukesha County for rolling back vehicle odometers
WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Marvin Reed Trotter, 53, Nycole Cavins, 55, and Marvel S. Trotter, 27, all of Brookfield, Wis., are facing numerous charges of Theft—False
Sen. Felzkowski: Felzkowski and Novak introduce pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation
Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) introduced Cole’s Act: legislation to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs engage in predatory practices to line their own pockets at the expense of independent pharmacies and
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Introducing bill to address potential federal funding crisis
Madison – A bill sponsored by Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) would require the Legislature to act in the event of a Presidential Executive Order that freezes federal funding for critical local services. Under the bill, such an Executive Order would
Copays Count Coalition: More than 40 national & Wisconsin advocacy groups urge Legislature to support bipartisan all copays count legislation to put patients first
MADISON, WI, March 4, 2024 – Today, more than 40 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition called on members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to cosponsor bipartisan Cole’s Act legislation that would help Wisconsin patients
Rep. Madison: Supports state protections against federal funds freeze
MADISON – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined his new colleagues Rep. Christian Phelps (D-93) and Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-62) and other freshmen in proposing robust protections against sudden freezes or withdrawals of federal funding. The federal Office of Management
Rep. Clancy: Champions new legislators’ proposal to protect Wisconsin from federal funds freezes
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) stood alongside a growing group of legislators — led by new colleagues Rep. Christian Phelps (D-93) and Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-62) — calling for immediate action to protect the people of Wisconsin
Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Andy Harris in urging leadership to reject Democrats’ obstruction of DOGE in funding talks
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, urging them to oppose
Rep. Phelps: Introduces “Frozen Federal Funds Emergency Act,”joins Wisconsinites in calling on GOP leaders to act now
On Tuesday, March 4, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced his Frozen Federal Funds Emergency Act, alongside Rep. Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) and Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee). Led by a coalition of largely first-term Democratic state legislators, the bill is
Schimel campaign: Statement on Susan Crawford’s Milwaukee Press Club appearance
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – For those of you who are covering Susan Crawford’s deceptive appearance at the Milwaukee Press Club today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement: “Susan Crawford continued her campaign of hoodwinking Wisconsin voters today by spreading