Evers budget plan for prisons aims to overhaul Waupun, close Green Bay
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a revamp of the state’s prison system that would expand opportunities for early release, build brand-new cell blocks at the state’s oldest prison in Waupun and close its second-oldest facility in Green Bay by 2029.
Swing Left: Launches campaign to protect the Wisconsin Supreme Court in critical April 1st election with significant national and local implications
Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights,
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul issues statement in case involving DOGE’s access to confidential treasury data
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement relating to today’s court hearing in a case that Wisconsin and 18 other states filed against the Trump Administration to stop unauthorized access to Americans’ private information and
Rep. Novak: Introduces bill to permanently fund the Office of School Safety
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) introduced legislation to permanently fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). The Office of School Safety (OSS) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice created by legislation Rep. Novak
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snow can hide danger: Sled safe
If you plan to take your sled out this weekend, be safe and watch for the other riders who will also be making the most of the conditions. Fresh snow can cover potentially dangerous obstacles on frozen waterbodies, like cracks
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: Judge Crawford calls out Brad Schimel for letting rape kits sit on shelves
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay yesterday to call out Brad Schimel for letting more than 6,000 sexual assault kits sit untested for over two years — denying
FRI REPORT: Former Dem lawmaker Clark was among those who sought DNR secretary post
Quotes of the Week I want to note that it should be the educational professionals — not politicians — who decide how to measure student achievement. It’s a complex, multi-faceted and multi-year process to create these assessments, and it should
Rep. Prado: Statement on Milwaukee resident’s deportation order
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado accompanied Milwaukee resident Yessenia Ruano to her mandated ICE check-in early this morning. With an escalation in displacement efforts, Ruano received a deportation order while waiting for her T visa be approved.
Sen. Wimberger: Reintroduces landmark PFAS legislation
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after he introduced two bills with Representative Jeff Mursau to create guidelines and programs addressing PFAS contamination in Wisconsin: “For too long, communities across Wisconsin have been hurting from PFAS
Reproductive Freedom for All: Calls out Brad Schimel’s lies in abortion ad
Washington, DC — Yesterday evening, Brad Schimel’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released an ad trying to hide his long and extreme anti-abortion record in order to deceive voters. This is a last-ditch campaign effort to erase Schimel’s long
WisDems: Brad Schimel’s love affair with the far-right
MADISON, Wis. — On this Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting one of Wisconsin’s oldest love stories: the love affair between Brad Schimel and the far-right special interests he serves. Brad Schimel was generous with his love for the far-right as attorney general, and
AFP-Wisconsin: ICYMI: AFP-WI’s Megan Novak on Fox News Radio: “The Guy Benson Show” discussing Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined host Guy Benson on Fox News’ Guy Benson Show Thursday afternoon to discuss the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and what’s at stake
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: ICYMI: DLCC launches target map and hosts presser on top chambers and strategy
Amid an era of unchecked Republican power in Washington, the DLCC has a clear strategy to continue building Democratic power in the states to fight Project 2025 and the MAGA agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) hosted
WisGOP: Chairman Brian Schimming’s response to DLCC targeting Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering the DLCC press conference on targeting Wisconsin, please consider this statement form Chairman Schimming. “In 2024, the DLCC and Democrats failed to flip either legislative chamber despite getting their so-called “fair maps,” loads of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces year-round E15 bill to cut costs at the pump, support Wisconsin farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. The legislation would allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 which will help lower costs at