MON PM Update: Baldwin calls Trump tariffs ‘bad news,’ while GOP House members express support
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today said President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are “bad news” for consumers, manufacturers and farmers, arguing “everyone is going to pay more.” The Madison Dem made the
Milwaukee County Supv. Eckblad: Coalition of Milwaukee County constitutional officers, supervisors oppose misguided legislation from state Republicans
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 3, 2025, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature released a proposal that directs the time and resources of County Sheriffs be redirected away from their jobs as public safety officers. Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats mark 60 days to win
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats marked 60 days until the April 1 Spring Election by knocking on doors, making phone calls, and reaching out to family and friends to talk about the critical importance of electing Judge Susan Crawford to
Crawford campaign: Will Shady Schimel disavow Gableman support?
MADISON, Wis. – Disgraced election conspiracy theorist and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is throwing his support behind extreme politician Brad Schimel in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Gableman appeared at a recent event to support Schimel where he
Dept. of Transportation: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in Spring Primary Election (February 18, 2025). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Talks tackling opioid epidemic, threat of potential funding cut at UW-Madison opioid center
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited UW-Madison to discuss $2 million she secured for the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center to help combat the fentanyl crisis across Wisconsin. However, this funding could be in jeopardy as the
WisGOP: Radical Crawford would destroy Wisconsin’s popular voter ID law
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Voter ID law, a commonsense measure supported by a majority of Wisconsinites to ensure fair and secure elections, is once again under threat. Susan Crawford’s longstanding opposition to this critical law – and her history as the attorney seeking to
Marquette Law School: Lubar Center to host ‘Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Teach You: Blacks in History – Part 2,’ Feb. 5
MILWAUKEE — Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will present “Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Teach You: Blacks in History – Part 2,” a Black History Month program, on
Protect Our Care: Launches new ads to urge key senators to reject RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS secretary
Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care’s “Stop RFK War Room” is releasing a new digital ad calling on senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These ads
One City Schools: One City Scholars to help kick off celebration of Black History Month at Wisconsin state Capitol
Eight Scholars from Dane County’s One City Schools will help celebrate the start of Black History Month for members of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The Legislative Black Caucus, which includes members of both the State Senate and Assembly, is holding
City Forward Collective: Position statement in support of Assembly Bill 1
City Forward Collective, alongside our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, announce our support for Assembly Bill 1, authored by Representatives Bob Wittke and Todd Novak, and Senate Education Committee Chair John Jagler. Colleston Morgan, CFC’s Executive Director, stated: “Last week’s
DLCC: RELEASE: Trump’s abrupt & erratic freeze of federal funding highlights state Democrats’ protections for key programs
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WisDems: Special delivery for Shady Schimel: new knee pads!
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning uncovered Shady Brad Schimel desperately begging for donations from extreme far-right groups and donors. Brad Schimel’s begging demonstrates his extreme priorities and commitment to implementing a far-right agenda that will strip away the
Talking Trade with Tom Kallman, Kallman Worldwide, Inc.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman touts the prestige of U.S. medical products on the global stage.
Dept. of Health Services: As previewed in 2025 State of the State address, Gov. Evers approves DHS emergency rule to strengthen standards to prevent further hazardous lead exposure to Wisconsin kids
Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) emergency rule to strengthen standards to protect more kids from further lead exposure. In Wisconsin, lead poisoning or exposure