State Senate Democratic Committee: Breaking news: Republican Senator Jesse James declines to run, marking 5th major Senate retirement
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jessie James, who had announced his intention to challenge Democratic incumbent Jeff Smith in Wisconsin’s 31st district, announced that he will not be seeking re-election. James is the 5th Senate Republican to call it quits, nearly half
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin internet crimes against children task force sees continued increase in CyberTips as annual conference on Missing and Exploited Children kicks off
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is working to combat a sustained increase in suspected online child exploitation as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) kicks off its annual Internet Crimes Against Children Conference
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims April as “ABLE to Save” month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Monthin Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Celebrates 414 Day
MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised
Jill Underly: Wisconsin is losing teachers — it’s beyond time to act
If we’re serious about addressing the teacher shortage, that starts with adequate state funding.
Deb Andraca: We already know how to fix Wisconsin’s school funding problem
We already have a plan, and the path forward is clear: build a foundation of transparency and accountability using the bipartisan solutions discussed in the Blue Ribbon report.
Natalie Eilbert: We have to talk about grooming
Until Wisconsin adequately responds to educator sexual misconduct the way it’s modeled in other states, we will be in a poor position to deal with the problem.
Steven Walters: How Evers plan to issue commutations works
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Rolf Lindgren: Keep Brian Schimming
Changing horses midstream is a bad idea.
James drops challenge of Smith in key state Senate seat
GOP state Sen. Jesse James today dropped plans to run against Dem Sen. Jeff Smith for a western Wisconsin seat, dealing another blow to Republicans’ hopes of holding onto their majority this fall.
Skinner campaign: To run for Wisconsin state Senate
[Altoona, WI] Michele Magadance Skinner announced today that she is seeking election to the 31st Senate District following the retirement of Senator Jesse James, and issued the following statement: “Senator Jesse James has been a champion for our community and
Jessica McBride: Post Maria Lazar rout: Diagnosing the problem
This is so much bigger than Maria Lazar or her campaign strategy.
Dave Zweifel: Thanks to Trump, we’re getting hosed at the pump
Ironically, it was the man who insisted that Americans continue to rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuel-guzzling engines who is responsible for making them more expensive and, for many families, even unaffordable.
Jerry Hanson: Walworth County ICE cooperation could victimize citizens
Walworth County deputies do not routinely determine the citizenship or immigration status of those in their custody before transferring them to ICE. ICE administrative warrants could easily sweep individuals into ICE custody who are here legally or have not violated immigration laws.
Sen. James: Announces retirement from Wisconsin State Senate
Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. “This journey of being a past 68th Assembly state representative and current state senator has been amazing. I had the