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This week Governor Evers released his 2025-27 State Budget proposal. Rep. Doyle had the following to say: “It’s been famously said: ‘Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.’ Over the
MILWAUKEE – The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA) applauds Governor Tony Evers’ state budget that prioritizes K-12 public education, emphasizing his commitment to student achievement and well-being. “As Governor Evers said last night, current school funding is not sustainable for
TOP STORIES Evers’ budget has a $2.4B net tax increase, would create a shortfall… Evers proposal would cut income and sales taxes by $900M … lower local property taxes by $1B+ … raise state taxes by $3.3B for a net
In a proposal floated earlier this week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposed, among other ideas, a new tax rate for the highest earners in the state. Citing increased revenue generated, the governor’s misguided attempt to tax more so he can
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched a new TV ad contrasting Brad Schimel’s disturbing soft-on-crime record with Judge Crawford’s proven commitment to enforcing the law and keeping violent criminals behind bars. The ad,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Republicans’ Budget Resolution voted on in the Senate early this morning: “Republicans have proven what we knew all along: that they’ll prioritize their billionaire friends at the
Recently, Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett , issued his decision regarding the death of Sewayna E. Bombagi which occurred on December 8, 2024, in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
According to AdImpact, Schimel and those backing him had an advantage of more than $7 million in future reservations as of Thursday morning.
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday, Crawford has nearly $1.3 million in
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday,
A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane County judge. Meanwhile, Musk’s America
From WisPolitics … — A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads today knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and,
While proposed SNAP cuts, tariffs, and cuts to agriculture programs raise farmers’ concerns, Van Orden has continued to back President Trump’s policies LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tomorrow, Congressman Derrick Van Orden has an opportunity to hear directly from working Wisconsin
23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to
The Arc Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his proposals in his state budget this week that can help children and adults with disabilities live safer, healthier, more independent lives. Specifically, The Arc Wisconsin supports the sum-sufficient increase to special
MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today
People First Wisconsin thanks Governor Tony Evers for a state budget that supports people with disabilities to go to school and live in their communities with the supports they need to be contributing citizens. “The historic investment in special education
The Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers applauds Governor Evers, and his vision for the 2025 State Budget. The inclusion of an increase for Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs) has been long overdue, but falls short of the amount necessary
This week Governor Evers released his 2025-27 State Budget proposal. Rep. Doyle had the following to say: “It’s been famously said: ‘Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.’ Over the past several months I have had a number of conversations
MILWAUKEE – The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA) applauds Governor Tony Evers’ state budget that prioritizes K-12 public education, emphasizing his commitment to student achievement and well-being. “As Governor Evers said last night, current school funding is not sustainable for students or property taxpayers,” emphasized Cathy Olig, SWSA Executive Director.
TOP STORIES Evers’ budget has a $2.4B net tax increase, would create a shortfall… Evers proposal would cut income and sales taxes by $900M … lower local property taxes by $1B+ … raise state taxes by $3.3B for a net increase of $2.B … spend $59B+/yr [up 20%] … balance
In a proposal floated earlier this week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposed, among other ideas, a new tax rate for the highest earners in the state. Citing increased revenue generated, the governor’s misguided attempt to tax more so he can spend more will end up resulting in the state increasing
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched a new TV ad contrasting Brad Schimel’s disturbing soft-on-crime record with Judge Crawford’s proven commitment to enforcing the law and keeping violent criminals behind bars. The ad, titled ‘Two Kinds of Prosecutors,’ features Wisconsin police officer Mike
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Republicans’ Budget Resolution voted on in the Senate early this morning: “Republicans have proven what we knew all along: that they’ll prioritize their billionaire friends at the expense of working families,” said Senator Baldwin. “Wisconsin families need relief at
Recently, Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett , issued his decision regarding the death of Sewayna E. Bombagi which occurred on December 8, 2024, in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of
According to AdImpact, Schimel and those backing him had an advantage of more than $7 million in future reservations as of Thursday morning.
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin. Held in the historic Senate Parlor Room, the event provided
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday, Crawford has nearly $1.3 million in ad reservations, according to AdImpact, while conservative rival Brad Schimel
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford released a new TV ad today featuring a police officer who says when he walks into a courtroom, he wants a judge like her. For the week that ends Monday, Crawford has nearly $1.3 million in ad reservations, according to
A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane County judge. Meanwhile, Musk’s America PAC has launched a $1 million canvassing effort backing Brad
From WisPolitics … — A group tied to Elon Musk and another linked to the state’s largest business group are up with new TV ads today knocking Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford for sentences she’s handed out as a Dane County judge. Meanwhile, Musk’s America PAC has launched a $1
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and, unfortunately, Wisconsin survivors. While school is out this afternoon, we
While proposed SNAP cuts, tariffs, and cuts to agriculture programs raise farmers’ concerns, Van Orden has continued to back President Trump’s policies LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tomorrow, Congressman Derrick Van Orden has an opportunity to hear directly from working Wisconsin farmers about the challenges facing them because of proposed cuts
23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The
The Arc Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his proposals in his state budget this week that can help children and adults with disabilities live safer, healthier, more independent lives. Specifically, The Arc Wisconsin supports the sum-sufficient increase to special education and the increased supports for school-based mental health services
MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel’s hand-picked aides played
People First Wisconsin thanks Governor Tony Evers for a state budget that supports people with disabilities to go to school and live in their communities with the supports they need to be contributing citizens. “The historic investment in special education and school-based mental health supports, along with increases for transportation,
The Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers applauds Governor Evers, and his vision for the 2025 State Budget. The inclusion of an increase for Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs) has been long overdue, but falls short of the amount necessary to bring our ILCs to an appropriate base funding level.