Berge campaign: What’s happening in LA and around the country
For the last few days there have been protests happening in Los Angeles against ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Since then, these protests have also spread to other cities. Trump sent in the National Guard to LA, making
Gov. Evers: DOA announce over $750,000 to promote resilience in Wisconsin coastal communities
Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced that the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) has received over $750,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The investments awarded will … Please log in to access subscriber content. If
Rep. Palmeri: Reaction to public hearing on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship bill
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing for the Republican-authored bill that would reauthorize the widely popular, historically bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “I am
Democratic Party of the 8th Congressional District of Wisconsin: Northeast Wisconsin Democrats condemn militarized immigration raids as un-American and dangerous overreach
We, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and our county parties—Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca—stand in unequivocal solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and all communities across this country targeted by
Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Tucker says veteran background has made him a better state rep
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsburg, talks about his motivations for seeking public office, his priorities in the Assembly, and how his background as a veteran has made him a better elected official.
LoCoco campaign: Announces Milwaukee Police Association endorsement
ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. The MPA represents more than 1,200 sworn law enforcement officers in Milwaukee. The
Milwaukee Public Schools: LaFollette School cleared of lead risks after stabilization work
School Will Be Ready to Welcome Students and Staff Back in September for the New School Year MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced LaFollette School was cleared by the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) after
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Reintroduces bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Ed Case (D-HI), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) have reintroduced the bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act. This legislation will bring more honesty and transparency to the federal budget process by removing emergency
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Shaheen, Castor, Evans intro bill to reverse Trump’s cuts to key ACA program that helps more Americans sign up for health insurance
In February, Trump Administration slashed 90% of funding for Navigator program Trump’s Navigator cuts in 2017 and 2018 contributed to 2.5 million fewer people accessing healthcare through the ACA Marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans work
Rep. Callahan: DNR denies Lake Nokomis assistance, urges the DNR to reconsider
[Tomahawk, WI] – The Lake Nokomis Lake Association recently applied to the DNR to treat three areas of Lake Nokomis for Eurasion Watermilfoil, an invasive plant species that aggressively chokes out all native plants and threatens the lake’s health and usability.
Sen. Hesselbein: Appoints Senator Tim Carpenter to the Wisconsin Human Trafficking Council
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) appointed Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) to the Council on Human Trafficking. Created with bi-partisan support and signed into law by Governor Evers in March 2024, the 23-member Council will be housed within the
Rep. Neubauer: Appoints Rep. Jodi Emerson to the Council on Human Trafficking
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) to the Council on Human Trafficking, created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 239. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released
Steven Walters: New legislators sponsor ‘wish list’ bills
You’d be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Mark Belling: A 9-0 smackdown
Leftists join conservatives in striking down Wisconsin’s nutty Supreme Court.
Demond Means, Matthew Joynt and Cathy Olig: Lawmakers should listen to their own commission and fully fund special education
Instead of investing in our students on the front end, your state government is deliberately passing the buck, transforming a state responsibility into a localized property tax hike.