Dave Cieslewicz: A bump stock silver lining
The conservative majority has time and again pushed back against an aggressive executive.
Richard Moore: WILL challenges constitutionality of DNR gun rule
Another shining example of the bureaucratic state’s methodology
David Blaska: Democrats to force women to register for the draft
The small “r” republican supports including women in the draft. The rest of me recoils at the notion.
Martin J. Schreiber: I lost my wife to Alzheimer’s. The summer solstice gives hope to families like mine
How do you help your loved one with Alzheimer’s live their best life? You join their world.
THU News Summary: State Supreme Court renames State Law Library, removing name of former conservative justice
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court to rename State Law Library after Lavinia Goodell [WI’s first female lawyer, 1874] … In 1877, Goodell worked with state lawmakers to pass a bill allowing women to practice law in Wisconsin. … court’s announcement
Biden campaign: Racine leaders slam Trump for failed Foxconn project ahead of Racine Rally
On Tuesday, as Donald Trump returned to the scene of his failed Foxconn project in Racine, local leaders held a press conference to make it clear they won’t forget his broken promises to their community and Wisconsin. Trump didn’t mention
La Crosse County Democratic Party: To hold press conference on Stacey Klein’s admission that she lives outside of the district
The La Crosse County Democratic Party will be holding a press conference on Friday, June 21 at their offices at 2318 State Rd. to discuss GOP candidate for State Senate District 32 Stacey Klein’s admission that she does not live
Pearson campaign: Monona Mayor Mary O’Connor endorses Pearson for Wisconsin State Assembly
PRESS RELEASE – Monona Mayor Mary O’Connor Endorses Maia Pearson for Wisconsin State Assembly (1)Download… 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, which is
Dept. of Justice: TODAY: AG Kaul visits Ashland County sheriff’s office
WHAT: Attorney General Josh Kaul will visit the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office as it is one of twelve law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice helped secure. Twelve
Butler campaign: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski endorses Butler for Wisconsin’s 93rd Assembly District
EAU CLAIRE, WI –Secretary of State Godlewski joins some of the state’s finest public servants, artists, academics, and small business owners enthusiastically endorsing Butler’s campaign. “As a proud product of Eau Claire public schools, I’ve known Nick Butler since our
IRG: Announces Nelson Ritthaler as Director of Donor and Stakeholder Relations
Delafield, WI—Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced the hiring of Nelson Ritthaler as Director of Donor & Stakeholder Relations. Nelson will work with IRG leadership to communicate our work to major stakeholders, donors, prospective donors, and foundations. He
Dept. of Justice: Jury finds Oshkosh man guilty of recklessly endangering safety for July 2022 boat crash on the Fox River
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Today a jury found Jason Lindemann, 53, of Oshkosh, guilty of fourteen counts related to his involvement driving a powerboat that struck a paddlewheel cruise boat on the Fox River on July 9, 2022, including two counts
State Supreme Court renames State Law Library after state’s first female lawyer, removing Prosser’s name
Liberal members of the court praised Lavinia Goodell as a trailblazer, with Justice Ann Walsh Bradley saying renaming the library is “an opportunity to recognize her legacy and inspire the next generation of women in Wisconsin.” But conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley on X called the move “another petty and vindictive maneuver” by the court’s liberal majority.
THU AM Update: WHEDA reports record $558M in home lending; MU Law to release latest Wisconsin poll today
From WisPolitics … — WHEDA has closed on 2,700 home loans totaling more than $558 million so far this fiscal year — a new record for the agency and more than double the total number from fiscal year 2023. Gov.
WED PM Update: State Supreme Court renames State Law Library after state’s first female lawyer, removing Prosser’s name
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court announced today the renaming of the State Law Library after the first female lawyer in Wisconsin history, removing former conservative Justice David Prosser’s name in the process. Liberal members of the court