WisDems: REMINDER: Brad Schimel failed victims, gave plea deals to child sexual predators
MADISON, Wis. — Extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is desperately trying to rebrand his soft on crime record, glossing over his abysmal history prosecuting sex crimes against children—including how he repeatedly handed out plea deals to child predators. “For Brad Schimel to
WisGOP: Crawford’s hypocrisy on extreme partisanship reaches new heights
MADISON, Wis. — Susan Crawford, who built her career on partisan connections and causes, is going to extreme lengths to conceal her hyper-partisan ideology from Wisconsin voters. Crawford’s hollow attacks on Judge Brad Schimel – a former prosecutor for 25 years, Wisconsin’s previous
Kinser campaign: Kinser releases statement on legislative proposal to restore high standards in schools
MADISON, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent released the following statement in response to a proposal being circulated for co-sponsorship by Representatives Robert Wittke (R-Racine), Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) to restore high standards
Department of Revenue: Collections, December FY2025
General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY24 FY25 % change FY24 FY25 % change Individual Income 570,579 1,133,145 98.6% 4,013,427 &…
Dept. of Natural Resources: To present Southwest Wisconsin CWD, deer and predator study results during Natural Resources board meeting Jan. 22
MADISON, Wis. — Experts from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present the results of the Southwest Wisconsin Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Deer and Predator Research Study at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The meeting will
DPI candidates weigh in on top issues ahead of Feb. 18 primary
WisPolitics spoke with all three candidates for state superintendent about their stances on education policy and how they would lead the Department of Public Instruction. They meet in a Feb. 18 primary that will narrow the field to two candidates. The general election is April 1.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Calls for liberty
As a President is sworn in along with a new congress and state legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) hopes that they will work to reduce the tax burden on all people, reduce the size and scope of government,
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Applauds Trump executive orders ending unconstitutional “DEI” practices
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released the following statement in support of executive orders signed by President Donald J. Trump yesterday evening, ending long-standing, unconstitutional programs and policies of the federal government. Trump’s executive orders answered our
Rep. Steffen: Legislators introduce “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act”
Madison, WI — Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) introduced a bill that will create a pathway for candidates who have suspended their campaign to prevent their name from appearing on Wisconsin ballots. The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about Sturgeon and Walleye management in the Winnebago System on Jan. 22
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the next meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management
School Choice Wisconsin: Wisconsin school choice programs serve thousands of disabled students
The News: An estimated 14% of students in Wisconsin school choice programs have a special needs disability, according to a new analysis conducted by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and School Choice Wisconsin (SCW). The Quotes: Will Flanders, Research
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce $150,000 infrastructure improvement grant to facilitate economic development and job creation in Bayfield County
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced a $150,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to Bayfield County. The grant will support road construction to complete Arganbright Road and provide full access to the undeveloped
Crawford campaign: Judge Crawford’s campaign launches two TV ads as part of major seven-figure buy
MADISON, Wis. – Today, with 10 weeks to go until the April 1st election, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched its first two ads as part of an initial statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The
John Torinus: A governor from WOW counties?
Two of the three candidates showing an interest in the next gubernatorial race live and work here; a third potential candidate is from upstate; a fourth potential candidate who has not expressed interest publicly is also considering jumping into the contest for the election 22 months from now. The race will get into full swing in mid-2025.
Jim Bender & Patrick McIlheran: A great deal of power is at stake in spring election for Wisconsin-wide schools post
State superintendent wields power to reveal information useful in improvement.