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TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday,
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Ag Committee has an informational hearing planned this afternoon to hear from DATCP. The committee has invited Deputy Secretary Aileen Switzer and State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene M. Konkle to testify. The hearing will be
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for
DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road last week for his first official trip as DNC Chair — traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment that Democrats will go everywhere, compete everywhere, and
From WisPolitics … — State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, today reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity. The introduction comes after the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association changed its
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
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. On Monday evening, Fond du Lac County
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Ag Committee has an informational hearing planned this afternoon to hear from DATCP. The committee has invited Deputy Secretary Aileen Switzer and State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene M. Konkle to testify. The hearing will be a general update from the Department of Ag, Trade and
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to include majority-deciding state supreme court races in Wisconsin an… Please
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide campaign to infringe on Americans’ voting rights and undermine democracy,
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol in advance of the release of critical Wisconsin Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for records relating to Joe Biden and his family business dealings.
DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road last week for his first official trip as DNC Chair — traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment that Democrats will go everywhere, compete everywhere, and win at every level of the ballot. As a part
From WisPolitics … — State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, today reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity. The introduction comes after the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association changed its transgender athlete policy last week to comply with President Donald
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