Klein dropping U.S. Senate bid
Trempealeau County Supv. Stacey Klein tells WisPolitics she’s dropping her bid for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination and taking her “campaign in a different direction” in light of the new legislative maps.
THU AM Update: Baldwin launches new TV ad on effort to protect pensions
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is launching a new TV ad today that proclaims she “fought like hell” to protect pensions for Wisconsin workers. The campaign said the ad is part of a previously announced seven-figure buy
Groups pressing for ‘uninstructed’ vote in Tuesday’s Dem presidential primary
A progressive group founded by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has announced it will reach out to 146,000 of its Wisconsin members urging them to vote “uninstructed” in Tuesday’s Dem presidential primary. Our Revolution, which spun off of Sanders’ 2016
WED PM Update: Wimberger moving to 2nd SD, setting up possibly GOP primary with Cowles
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. Eric Wimberger announced today he will move to the redrawn 2nd SD and run for that seat this fall, setting up a possible primary with fellow Green Bay Republican Rob Cowles. Under the new
Sen. Wimberger: Announces Senate District 2 candidacy to continue effective representation for his constituents
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Our Revolution: Nation’s largest progressive political organizing group, throws weight behind Wisconsin protest vote effort
Madison, WI — Our Revolution, America’s largest grassroots progressive political organization, announced today that it is officially throwing its support and massive organizing infrastructure behind the effort to urge Wisconsin voters to cast an “uninstructed” vote in the upcoming April
WIPPS: Corina Norrbom, MD, receives Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Superhero of Medicine Award
The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation will honor Corina Norrbom, MD with the Superhero of Medicine Award during its annual Health & Harmony event in Madison on April 5, 2024. The Superhero of Medicine Award is presented annually to recognize physicians who
Dep. of Justice: Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1050 into law, providing bridge funding for the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) to continue its work supporting school safety around the state of Wisconsin through September
Capitol Chats: Kelly says new maps could be ‘challenge,’ Dems should recognize voucher benefits
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, School Choice Wisconsin President Nic Kelly says new legislative maps that favor Dems could be a challenge. But he argues Dems should remember their constituents benefit from the state’s private school voucher programs. Kelly also reviews the group’s efforts during the legislative session.
Sen. Wimberger: Bill establishing state human trafficking council signed into law
Madison, WI — Senator Eric Wimberger (R – Green Bay) issued the following statement after the signing of Assembly Bill 978, a bill he authored to establish a statewide Human Trafficking Council made up of subject matter experts from law
Sen. Wanggaard, Wirch, Rep. Nedweski, McGuire: Kenosha legislators team up to keep confidential informants confidential
MADISON – A bill designed to protect the identities and personal information about confidential informants became law today. Senate Bill 119 was introduced by Kenosha-area legislators following conversations with Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley and Kenosha Police Lieutenant Joe
Rep. Goeben: Wisconsin bans child sex dolls
Madison –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Representative Joy Goeben’s (R-Hobart) legislation designed to protect the children of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Act 225 criminalizes the intentional possession, sale, transport, manufacture, display, and advertisement of child sex dolls; including the displaying of instructions
Rep. Maxey: New law signed to empower victims and their families
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Sen. James: Celebrates signing of bills to protect children and victims
Madison – Today, Governor Evers signed into law several bills authored by Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) that will work to protect Wisconsin’s vulnerable, including children and victims of crime. The passed legislation includes measures to allow child victims of
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Bills addressing threats against judges signed into law by Gov. Evers
Madison, Wis. (March 27, 2024) – Three bipartisan bills requested by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in response to threats of violence against judges were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers Wednesday afternoon. The Judicial Security Package was developed by the Legislative