Members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Trump’s anti-trans actions are invasive and infringe on athletes’ privacy
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of
ACLU Wisconsin: Judge rules that Department of Corrections must provide relief, implement program that keeps incarcerated, justice-involved families together
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties
Crawford campaign: Exposes Brad Schimel’s failure to deliver justice for survivors in new TV ads
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV advertisements as part of an ongoing statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The news ads highlight Brad Schimel’s failures to deliver justice for
Sen. Hutton: Introduces bill to shield police from endless investigations
MADISON—Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) testified today on legislation he introduced with Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) that places a reasonable limit on open-ended investigations into law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 25 modifies an obscure provision in state law that allows judges to re-open
U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson to meta CEO Zuckerberg: Turn over Facebook’s records on censorship of COVID-19 vaccine injured
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, Inc., the company that owns Facebook, regarding the social media platform’s alleged censorship of COVID-19
Unanimous Supreme Court rules Wolfe can continue serving as WEC administrator
A unanimous state Supreme Court today ruled Wisconsin’s top elections official can continue serving in the role indefinitely, shooting down attempts by GOP lawmakers to remove Meagan Wolfe from the post.
FRI AM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on Vought as OMB director
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, continued to split on President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks as Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought was confirmed along party lines. The Senate confirmed Vought
Americans for Prosperity says Schimel will follow rule of law
The conservative Americans for Prosperity has launched a new ad backing Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel that says he’ll “follow the rule of law, not a partisan agenda.”
Kinser, Wright discuss vouchers, achievement standards at state schools superintendent forum
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser said at a WisPolitics candidate forum that she backs school choice because she “supports families making the best option for their kids.” Rival Jeff Wright, meanwhile, said he is concerned about a lack of transparency regarding funding of the voucher program.
THU PM Update: Republicans, DPI trade jabs over bill to restore testing standards
From WisPolitics … — Republican lawmakers at a hearing today argued the state’s previous standards for statewide tests must be restored, saying DPI’s changes inaccurately reflect student achievement. State Superintendent Jill Underly, who leads the Department of Public Instruction and
Rep. Maxey: Statement on WEC testimony on Clearinghouse rule
Madison, WI— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, convened a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-032, a proposed rule that addresses the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers. “I appreciate the members
Crawford campaign: Ethics complaint over manipulated images in Schimel ad to move forward
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court received notice from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission that a preliminary review of the complaint filed yesterday over an image manipulated by Brad Schimel’s campaign finds sufficient evidence for
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights efforts to ensure clean, safe drinking water for kids and families
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.I declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin, and making sure our kids are healthy—physically and mentally—is a crucial part of improving outcomes in our classrooms.But we have to connect the dots between school
Terry McGowan and Kent Miller: Legal schemes holding up crucial pipeline relocation
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.
Gregg Hoffmann: The gray of green
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.