SJP UW-Milwaukee: UWM students’ safety threatened by pro-Israel group: Betar promoting a disruption of Prof. Finkelstein speaking event
[Milwaukee, WI] Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting Professor Norman Finkelstein for a ‘moderated discussion’ on Thursday, February 6th at UW-Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Room. In response, the local chapter of Betar, a far-right militant Zionist youth movement, has publicly stated
U.S. Rep. Pocan: To Introduce ELON MUSK Act to ban federal government contracts for Special Government Employees, similar to bans for members of Congress, many other federal employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee,
Crawford campaign: BREAKING: Shady Schimel caught falsely manipulating image in ad; Raising ethical questions
MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort
Rep. Cruz: Responds to proposed immigration legislation
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and
Rep. Roe: Response to the Republican legislature’s immigration bill
MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane
Rep. Gundrum: Statement on illegal immigration bill
Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for
DNC War Room: NEW: If Trump tries to gut public education and Head Start, he’ll have Wisconsin parents to answer to
Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life. In
Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers
GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.
WED AM Update: Black History Month resolution circulating again
From WisPolitics … — Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus are again circulating a resolution to honor Black History Month after similar efforts in recent years have failed to pass the GOP-run Legislature. The effort has been contentious at
Complaint accuses Schimel of directly soliciting campaign donations
A state watchdog group filed a complaint against Schimel, accusing him of violating state judicial codes by making direct appeals for campaign donations.
Election commissioners pitch proposed observer rules to Assembly committee
Two members of the Elections Commission pitched proposed rules for election observers as an improvement over current standards that would provide more access to the process and certainty over what they can view as ballots are cast.
Schimel ad accuses Crawford of botching appeal in rape case
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel has released a new TV ad accusing liberal rival Susan Crawford of botching an appeal, allowing a rapist to go free. According to AdImpact, Schimel, Crawford and the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together
Rep. Stubbs: Honors community leaders at State Capitol Black History Month kickoff
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box grants support thousands of tribal elders and their families
MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally
TUE PM Update: Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers
From WisPolitics … — GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Wimberger