Dept. of Natural Resources: Reports highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week. Testing was completed at the U.S.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Special Valentine’s delivery asks Rep. Steil to break up with big corporations
While Steil’s heart is set on more tax breaks for big corporations and the ultra-rich, working families in Wisconsin are asking to be put first instead ELKHORN, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day, Wisconsinites have one request for Congressman Bryan Steil:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Support threatened and endangered species recovery with the endangered resources tax checkoff
All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched MADISON, Wis. – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched
Crawford campaign: Launches two new ads slamming Schimel’s support for 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV ads holding Brad Schimel accountable for his extreme views on reproductive freedom and continued support for the 1849 ban on nearly all abortions. The
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Tariffs and you: How trade barriers affect Wisconsin
Tariffs and trade disputes have been a subject of many debates over the past few months. What is often overlooked is just how these barriers affect the everyday citizen in Wisconsin. Here are just a few examples of how increased
A Better Wisconsin Together: On Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights right-wing Judge Brad Schimel’s love for special interests
MADISON, Wis. — This Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to the love between right-wing Judge Brad Schimel and his special interest donors. While in public office, Brad Schimel wrote that politicians using their office and powers to
Assembly Ed Committee approves DPI overhaul of test benchmarks in party-line vote
The Assembly Education Committee approved 9-4 along party lines a bill to reverse state Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of benchmarks for standardized test scores.
Crawford, Schimel agree to March 12 debate
Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel have agreed to meet in a March 12 debate hosted by WISN-TV.
FRI AM Update: Crawford launches new ads in Supreme Court race as conservative group lays down TV buy
From WisPolitics … — Susan Crawford’s campaign launched two new ads today hitting Supreme Court rival Brad Schimel on abortion. Meanwhile, the conservative Fair Courts America is poised to go up on the air in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race Feb.
Crawford ads target Schimel on abortion
Crawford’s new spots come on the heels of Schimel going up with a new ad this week in which he says the people of Wisconsin should decide the question of abortion.
New Schimel ads focus on abortion, sentence Crawford gave in child rape case
One spot says the people of Wisconsin should decide the question of abortion and another knocks Crawford over the sentence she gave a man who repeatedly raped a little girl.
THU PM Update: Assembly Ed Committee approves DPI overhaul of test benchmarks in party-line vote
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Education Committee today approved 9-4 along party lines a bill to reverse state Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of benchmarks for standardized test scores. AB 1 would: reset report card standards to levels set in
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and 13 attorneys general release statement on preliminary injunction issued in birthright citizenship case
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in releasing the following statement in response to a preliminary injunction being granted by a federal judge against President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order terminating
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, other groups: 20+ orgs. sign letter to defend state constitution
As organizations committed to safeguarding democracy and protecting the rights of every voter in Wisconsin, we write today to raise our collective voices in defense of our state’s most important governing document—our constitution. Voters will have a constitutional amendment question
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Finance Committee Republicans in vowing to oppose any short-term tax package
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Thom