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Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to
TOP STORIES GOP assail Evers’ budget language changing ‘mother’ to ‘inseminated person’… attempts to recognize same-sex marriage … terms like “mother,” “father” and “husband” are replaced with terms like “person” and “spouse.” … and provide “greater flexibility and inclusion for
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what
MILWAUKEE – Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 4 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement after it was brought to light that Governor Tony Evers changed the word “mother” to “inseminated person” several times and erased the word “father” over 100 times in his
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday temporarily blocking the Department of Government Efficiency’s unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive data. Wisconsin and 18 other states sued the Trump
MADISON, WI – The Young Democrats of Wisconsin, College Democrats of Wisconsin, and High School Democrats of Wisconsin are proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Crawford has dedicated her career to protecting the rights
This week, DNC Chair Ken Martin kicked off his first official tour as DNC chair, traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country. As a part of his “Organizing Everywhere” Tour, Chair Martin visited Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts extended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Trump Administration’s unlawful cuts to funds
Donald Trump’s MAGA allies in the Senate are prioritizing billionaires over health care and food assistance for Wisconsinites. It’s clear that Trump and his congressional allies have fully embraced the Project 2025 playbook which advocates for slashing Medicaid benefits. Senate Democrats raised the
In May 2023, the Common Council adopted legislation allowing MPD to impound vehicles involved in reckless driving. However, as I’ve said from the beginning, that law was just a baby step—a move in the right direction but not nearly strong
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. Kelda Roys, a member of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee, says Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 20% spending increase is not only responsible but needed. “I would go as far as to say, let’s look at
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! Political Stock Report–A collection of insider opinion–(Feb. 15 – Feb. 21, 2025) Rising Brad Schimel: The conservative candidate’s
As more and more American workers are summarily fired and laid off thanks to House Republicans refusing to stand up to President Trump Musk’s abuse of power, voters from across the political spectrum are making clear that they’ve had enough of Republicans’ anti-worker agenda. Despite Congress
Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,” stated Senator Wall. “Talking directly with people from the 30th
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. This meeting is part of a
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to energize and mobilize volunteers across Milwaukee in support of Judge
TOP STORIES GOP assail Evers’ budget language changing ‘mother’ to ‘inseminated person’… attempts to recognize same-sex marriage … terms like “mother,” “father” and “husband” are replaced with terms like “person” and “spouse.” … and provide “greater flexibility and inclusion for all individuals, couples and families.” [similar past budget requests have
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints and offers tips to customers. “The fraud scheme starts online
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature Judge Susan M. Crawford, candidate for the state Supreme Court,
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background or circumstances – the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with Susan Crawford’s record of releasing dangerous criminals back onto Wisconsin’s
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what her election to Wisconsin’s highest court could mean for President
MILWAUKEE – Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 4 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Crawford’s opponent, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, also is
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement after it was brought to light that Governor Tony Evers changed the word “mother” to “inseminated person” several times and erased the word “father” over 100 times in his biennial budget proposal: “It is disgusting to see the Evers
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday temporarily blocking the Department of Government Efficiency’s unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive data. Wisconsin and 18 other states sued the Trump Administration in early February, seeking to stop Elon Musk and
MADISON, WI – The Young Democrats of Wisconsin, College Democrats of Wisconsin, and High School Democrats of Wisconsin are proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Crawford has dedicated her career to protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites and will serve as a fair,
This week, DNC Chair Ken Martin kicked off his first official tour as DNC chair, traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country. As a part of his “Organizing Everywhere” Tour, Chair Martin visited Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, and Missouri this week and will be in Wisconsin tomorrow. As
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts extended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Trump Administration’s unlawful cuts to funds that support groundbreaking medical and public health research at universities
Donald Trump’s MAGA allies in the Senate are prioritizing billionaires over health care and food assistance for Wisconsinites. It’s clear that Trump and his congressional allies have fully embraced the Project 2025 playbook which advocates for slashing Medicaid benefits. Senate Democrats raised the alarm of these potentially devastating Medicaid cuts last night on
In May 2023, the Common Council adopted legislation allowing MPD to impound vehicles involved in reckless driving. However, as I’ve said from the beginning, that law was just a baby step—a move in the right direction but not nearly strong enough to truly address the problem. That’s why, in the
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. Kelda Roys, a member of the Legislature’s budget-writing committee, says Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 20% spending increase is not only responsible but needed. “I would go as far as to say, let’s look at the context here,” the Madison Dem said on WISN’s “UpFront,”
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! Political Stock Report–A collection of insider opinion–(Feb. 15 – Feb. 21, 2025) Rising Brad Schimel: The conservative candidate’s unabashed call for national groups to get involved in his
As more and more American workers are summarily fired and laid off thanks to House Republicans refusing to stand up to President Trump Musk’s abuse of power, voters from across the political spectrum are making clear that they’ve had enough of Republicans’ anti-worker agenda. Despite Congress not working in D.C. this week, Derrick Van Orden refused