MON PM Update: Schimel: Those who committed violence Jan. 6 should’ve been prosecuted; Crawford knocks Biden, Trump pardons
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel today said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. But he stopped short of
Institute for Reforming Government: School Choice Week: How the courts saved education freedom in Wisconsin
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, bipartisan group of colleagues introduce bill to boost transparency in prescription drug advertisements
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications.
Rep. Nedweski: Introduces legislation to get state government back to work
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement:
Schimel Campaign: Senator Johnson, Representatives Steil, Van Orden, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Wied endorse Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support
Dept. of Public Instruction: Announces private schools registered for Private School Choice Programs for 2025-26 school year
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year
Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs and Senator Kelda Roys to hold listening session following Abundant Life Christian School tragedy
MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act (GOOD)
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will
WisDems: BREAKING: Brad Schimel prejudges abortion cases, claims “there is not a constitutional right to abortion” in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on recently uncovered audio of extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel taking a stand against reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and prejudging cases on abortion access that may come before the court. In two separate audio clips, Brad
Crawford Campaign: The New York Times: “One of 2025’s Biggest Battles Over Abortion Rights Has Already Begun”
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, The New York Times’ Reid Epstein shines a light on the high-stakes race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, where abortion rights hang in the balance. The race between Judge Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel is already
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins Wisconsinites to condemn January 6 pardons, call on state Supreme Court candidates to defend democracy
MILWAUKEE, MADISON, WI – The January 6 insurrection lives in infamy as the antithesis to our democratic values. Following the news President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6 attack with attempting to overthrow the 2020 election,
Common Cause: Critical Wisconsin Supreme Court election and vital local elections deserve your attention
During these first four months of 2025, there are two important election dates: Tuesday, February 18th and Tuesday, April 1st. Make a note on your calendar (paper, like mine, or online) and prepare now to be ready to vote in these upcoming, important
Sen. Wimberger: Unreleased DEI audit already exposing abuse
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after UW-Madison announced the demotion of their chief diversity officer, due to alleged financial mismanagement: “This revelation highlights exactly why I, and legislative Republicans, voted to audit DEI government-wide. Not
National Democratic Redistricting Committee: Eric Holder endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As first reported
Lucy Ripp: Abortion care in Wisconsin on the line in Supreme Court race
As we mark the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Wisconsinites should be making our own reproductive health care decisions, not politicians.