Appeals court rules disabled voters can’t receive emailed absentee ballots
The conservative 2nd District Court of Appeals has overturned a Dane County judge’s order that sought to require election clerks to email absentee ballots to those with disabilities. The Waukesha-based appeals court had already stayed Judge Everett Mitchell’s temporary injunction
Madison clerk placed on leave amid investigation into uncounted absentee ballots
The move comes less than three weeks before voters head to the polls for a spring election that will determine ideological control of the state Supreme Court.
WED PM Update: Dems criticize gender-affirming care ban bill at heated public hearing
From WisPolitics … — Dems at a contentious hearing today strongly criticized GOP legislation to ban gender-affirming care for minors, saying doctors and families should be involved in those decisions. “Why is it that on this particular issue, on the
WisDems: NEW: Elon Musk says Brad Schimel will support Donald Trump’s agenda on Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Extreme politician Brad Schimel is for sale and power-hungry billionaire Elon Musk has bought him off to “support President Trump’s agenda!” on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed Schimel will be “President Donald
Dept. of Justice: Provides resources for teens and parents as sextortion cases increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety with tips for talking to kids about safe online practices as sextortion cases increase throughout the country, including
Weekly GOP radio address: Writing the state budget
Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. Last month the Governor delivered his budget address. He proposed a budget that spends $119 billion over the next two years,
Assembly Education Committee Democrats Reps. Hong, Sheehan, Cruz, & Phelps: On Department of Education layoffs
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Education initiated the termination of more than 1,300 employees, cutting its workforce in half and opening the path to a significant overhaul of its operations. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s threat to dissolve
Kinser campaign: Statement on the U.S. Department of Education
MADISON, Wisc. — Today, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), released the following statement about the latest on the U.S. Department of Education, challenging Jill Underly to a conversation about the U.S. Department of Education,
Disability Rights Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Response on District II ruling
3.12.2025 DRW-LWVWI DIICOA press releaseDownload … 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 the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or
Capitol Chats: U.S. Sen. Baldwin says Dems will ‘fight back’ to prevent Medicaid cuts
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, criticizes cuts to federal funding and tariffs under the Trump administration. Baldwin also says Dems will fight to prevent cuts to Medicaid.
WisGOP: Get your popcorn ready, Crawford’s gaslight to come
MADISON, Wis. — Who’s ready for an hour of lies and gaslighting from Susan Crawford? In tonight’s debate, Susan Crawford won’t be quiet about her disdain for Act 10, or truthfully any common sense or conservative back policy. What’s truly shocking
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden Town Hall? Third District constituents invite their congressman to appear in-person to answer questions
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday afternoon a group of Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents visited his Eau Claire office to formally invite him to appear at an in-person town hall meeting next Thursday to answer questions and hear their concerns.
Protect Our Care: NEW REPORT: As GOP pursues drastic cuts, Wisconsinites rely on Medicaid/CHIP
WISCONSIN — The Center for American Progress released a new report detailing Medicaid and CHIP enrollment by congressional district. This report highlights the significance of Medicaid and CHIP, serving as clear evidence of why congressional Republicans in Wisconsin should reverse
Sen. LeMahieu: District II Appellate Court rules for election integrity
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Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: Medicaid expansion is a lifeline for millions of families – but Republicans want to end it to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy
As the Affordable Care Act nears its 15th anniversary this month, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have pledged to slash Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion, threatening to end Medicaid expansion in 40 states and the District of Columbia.