A Better Wisconsin Together: Statement on tragic news of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted by apparent political violence
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the tragic news out of Minnesota where two Democratic state lawmakers have been targeted by apparent political violence, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “We are heartbroken for the families and loved ones
Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on murder of Minnesota House leader
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement after the politically motivated murder of Minnesota DFL House Caucus Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife: We
WisDems chair contenders make pitches ahead of Sunday vote
Whoever emerges from Sunday’s vote will follow one of the more successful chairs in party history. Along with a strong record at the ballot box — Dems have won 10 of 13 statewide contested elections since Ben Wikler became chair in June 2019 — the party has raised an astounding $206 million under his watch.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement in solidarity with Wisconsinites taking stand against Trump Administration
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites across the state engage in peaceful protests this weekend, using their voices to speak out against the cruel and inhumane actions and policies of the Trump Administration, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins bipartisan effort to protect veterans’ education benefits
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins preliminary injunction over unlawful election executive order
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition on Friday secured a court order that blocks the Trump Administration from implementing mandates in Executive Order No. 14248 (the Elections Executive Order), an unconstitutional attempt to upend common-sense,
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Mails postcards to inactive voters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is mailing postcards this week to more than 200-thousand registered voters who have not voted in the past four years. The postcards are titled “Official Voter Registration Notice.” State law requires the
Rep. Hong: GOP lawmakers block public school funding, push burden onto local taxpayers
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee voted to block critical funding for K-12 public education, all while raising property taxes. Representative Hong released the following statement: “Legislative Republicans have once again betrayed our students, educators, families, and
Milwaukee Reading Coalition: Statement about the release of the independent instructional audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE – The following statement was issued by Dr. Howard Fuller, JoAnne Anton, and Mark Sain, co-chairs of the Milwaukee Reading Coalition: We are encouraged to see Governor Evers prioritize literacy initiatives through the release of the independent instructional audit of
Rep. Phelps: JFC Republican education budget motion is staggering betrayal
State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response to the Joint Finance Committee’s actions on June 12, 2025: “The Joint Finance Committee Republicans’ action yesterday – passing an education budget motion that increases spending on private education by
Rep. Palmeri: Reacts to recent JFC actions
MADISON, Wis. -Yesterday, the Committee on Joint Finance took action on multiple budget proposals. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “I was disappointed to see that the majority party on the Committee on Joint Finance did not increase payments for
FRI REPORT: Study: bills to curb foreign land ownership popular in many states, including Wisconsin
Quotes of the Week That’s a lie. We did that. We’re willing to do it, just not as much as he wanted.- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on Gov. Tony Evers saying Republicans refused to agree to meaningful investments in
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee: Condemns the Israeli attacks on Iran
A protest is scheduled for Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 pm at Red Arrow Park MILWAUKEE (Jun. 13, 2025) – This morning the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee announced a Hands Off Iran protest scheduled for Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 pm
Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for $1.3 billion in tax relief
River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) released the following statement following the Joint Committee on Finance’s executive session, where he voted to advance major tax relief: “The tax relief package my Republican colleagues and I supported is
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 13
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Joint Finance Committee Republicans approving tax cut and education funding plans for the state budget, a lawsuit filed against Elon Musk over paying people to sign petitions, this weekend’s state Dem Party convention and more.