Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden defends cuts to federal grants and loans while admitting “real people” and “real programs” in his district are hurting
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with Newsmax, Congressman Derrick Van Orden today defended President Trump’s decision to immediately cut federal grants and loans, even as he admits the plan is affecting programs and families in the Third Congressional
Crawford campaign: Urban Milwaukee: Schimel haunted by rape kit issue
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Brad Schimel’s disastrous handling of the rape kit backlog under his tenure as Attorney General continues to haunt him today. Despite receiving millions of dollars in federal grants to address the backlog,
Dept. of Justice: Nineteen charged for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in the greater Milwaukee area
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the West Allis Police Department, and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, today announced the arrest of 14 individuals for the participation in drug trafficking in
DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers react to Trump’s federal funding freeze
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers react to the Trump administration’s now-rescinded directive to freeze federal funding, and Sean Duffy is confirmed as U.S. Department of Transportation secretary.
IRG poll finds slight edge for Schimel in Supreme Court race, though many voters undecided
A poll commissioned by the conservative Institute for Reforming Government found Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with an edge on liberal rival Susan Crawford among registered voters. The survey found 40% of respondents backed Schimel, who was identified as the
Assembly Committee plans Tuesday hearing on election observer rules
The proposed standards include restrictions on what observers can record, such as when someone deposits an absentee ballot. The proposed rules would also lay out when poll workers can have an observer removed.
THU AM Update: IRG poll finds slight edge for Schimel in Supreme Court race, though many voters undecided
THU AM Update: IRG poll finds slight edge for Schimel in Supreme Court race, though many voters undecided From WisPolitics … — A poll commissioned by the conservative Institute for Reforming Government found Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with an
Wikler campaign: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorses Ben Wikler for DNC chair
Today, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsed Ben Wikler to be the next DNC Chair. “For several years, I have had the honor and success to work with Ben Wikler from his thousands of events to save our healthcare at
WED PM Update: GOP Joint Finance co-chairs call for tax cuts after projected surplus upped to $4.3 billion
From WisPolitics … — The GOP co-chairs of the Finance Committee again committed to pushing tax cuts in the upcoming budget after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau upped the state’s projected surplus for the 2023-25 biennium to $4.3 billion. Rep. Mark
WisDems: BREAKING: Brad Schimel flaunts anti-abortion agenda, calls to “shut down” issue of reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — Reveling in his recent endorsement by Wisconsin’s leading anti-abortion group Pro-Life Wisconsin, extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is back boasting of his own anti-abortion bona fides to anyone who will listen. In new audio uncovered by Heartland Signal, Brad Schimel complained
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Subpoenas HHS for records on COVID-19 vaccine safety; Dr. Fauci’s communications
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that on Jan. 28, 2025 he issued his first subpoena as chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for records relating to COVID-19 vaccine safety
WisDems: Donald Trump’s corrupt funding freeze has already hurt Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Even as courts have stepped in to block Trump’s lawless freeze of federal funding for the critical programs Wisconsinites depend on, chaos has continued to spread. Trump’s ploy to halt all federal funding further demonstrates his apathy for Wisconsin
Crawford campaign: Statement on pro-life Wisconsin endorsing Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — Pro-Life Wisconsin, the group opposed to 100% of abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, has rolled out their endorsement of far-right candidate Brad Schimel and told supporters that the “easiest road” to enacting a total
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Trump Administration’s continued efforts to withhold Wisconsin’s federal funds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s continued efforts aimed at withholding Wisconsin’s federal funds based on a new controversial policy aimed at unilaterally forcing all federal agencies to stop nearly all federal aid. The policy, which the … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Joint Committee on Finance: Revenue estimates show growth, require sound budgeting
MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new revenue estimates. The numbers reflect growth despite economic uncertainty. In response to the updated estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born