Crawford campaign: MBA Poll: Judge Crawford “exceeds expectations” on judicial temperament, impartiality and integrity
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Bar Association released their annual poll, which “surveys its members regarding the characteristics and qualifications of judicial candidates that appear on the ballot in Milwaukee County.” Judge Crawford is endorsed by more than 175 current
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan bill to halt waste, protect taxpayers passes committee
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (R-WI) bill, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Protection Act, passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with bipartisan support and now awaits consideration on the House floor. This legislation
WisGOP: Statement on Obama endorsing Madison liberal Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Barack Obama endorsing Madison Liberal Susan Crawford, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Executive Director, Andrew Iverson: “A vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a Dangerously Liberal Democrat agenda. Nearly 80% of
Rep. Billings: Statement on the Capital Budget
MADISON – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider the 2025-27 State of Wisconsin Capital Budget. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, released the following statement in response: “This afternoon,
Schimel campaign: International Union of Police Associations endorses Judge Brad Schimel
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The International Union of Police Associations adds to Schimel’s long list of bipartisan law enforcement support, including over
Institute for Reforming Government: Court watch: playing politics in least political branch
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing how the least political branch is becoming political under a progressive majority. The primer outlines how the progressive majority is attempting to remake
Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold April in-district office hours
MADISON – Today, Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) announced upcoming in-district office hours in Lake Mills, Waterloo, and Cambridge this April to host informal discussions with her constituents regarding their legislative questions and concerns. The details for the sessions are
Early voting surges in spring election
Interest in early voting has surged in Wisconsin ahead of the April 1 election compared to the same point two years ago, according to the latest update from the state Elections Commission.
WED AM Update: Schimel releases new TV ad touting Trump endorsement
From WisPolitics … — Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel released a new TV ad this morning touting the endorsement of Donald Trump as conservatives focus their efforts on getting the president’s supporters to turn out. According to AdImpact, Schimel is
Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed.
EMILYs List: Puts 46 extremist U.S. House Republicans “on notice” as key 2026 flip targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List put 46 House Republicans “On Notice,” naming them top targets for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Their districts constitute the Democratic Party’s best path to flip Republican-held seats and take back power in
Kinser at forum says changes needed to school funding formula
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser at a Milwaukee forum generally sided with Gov. Tony Evers that the number of school referendums on the ballot is a warning sign on school funding. There are 89 referendums on Wisconsin ballots next week totaling $1.6 billion
Crawford launches 3 ads targeting Schimel
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has launched a trio of new ads knocking conservative rival Brad Schimel on how he’s treated sex offenders, Elon Musk’s support for his campaign and on abortion.
State GOP outraises Dem counterpart
The state GOP topped its Dem counterpart for fundraising during the most recent reporting period after regularly trailing in the money race over the last five years. The Republican Party reported $7.1 million raised during the period, $7.3 million spent
TUE PM Update: Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
From WisPolitics … — The state Building Commission today again deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending the $4.3 billion plan to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed. Senate