Sen. Felzkowski: Responds to first results of MPS audit

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) operations was released and exposed concerning findings: “I find it incredibly problematic that the audit revealed years of incompetence among MPS

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Protasiewicz abuses the bench

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Janet Protasiewicz refused to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit. Protasiewicz’s abuse of the Supreme Court to legislate on Act 10 and advance dangeroulsy liberal policies is no surprise, she told us where

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Rep. Vining: Launches “Community Conversations”

MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to

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Rep Allen: Releases bill fighting human trafficking

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.”  “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces the Justice for Murder Victims Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from

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A Better Wisconsin Together: On Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights right-wing Judge Brad Schimel’s love for special interests

MADISON, Wis. — This Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to the love between right-wing Judge Brad Schimel and his special interest donors.  While in public office, Brad Schimel wrote that politicians using their office and powers to benefit their campaign contributors was, “the essence of representative government.”

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Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford to speak at Newsmaker luncheon

For more information, please contact:Lexie Deblitz, (262) 573-9675lexie@milwaukeepressclub.orgwww.milwaukeepressclub.org Hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and Rotary Club of Milwaukee  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

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Sen. Felzkowski: Responds to first results of MPS audit

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) operations was released and exposed concerning findings: “I find it incredibly problematic that the audit revealed years of incompetence among MPS leadership and administration,” said President Felzkowski. “It is shameful that

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Sen. Ratcliff: Ratcliff, Wisconsin Democratic legislators oppose catastrophic cuts to Medicaid in letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation

Wisconsin Seniors, Children, Veterans, and People with Disabilities, Would Suffer From Unprecedented Cuts to Medicaid Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with all legislative Democrats sent a letter to Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to reject unprecedented cuts to Medicaid, which provides lifesaving services and care to millions

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Supports Wisconsin ratepayers

Opposes Senate Bill 28: Right of First Refusal Madison, WI – For the third consecutive session, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will join a diverse coalition of consumer advocates and businesses to protect Wisconsin ratepayers from increasing energy bills. Known as Right of First Refusal (ROFR), Senate Bill 28 would eliminate free-market competition, resulting

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WisDems: Reality check: Brad Schimel lies about his record opposing reproductive freedom

MADISON, Wis. — After years of gloating about his work to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care and reproductive freedom, extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is scrambling to cover up his unpopular anti-freedom record in new misleading television ads. But the facts about Brad Schimel’s long anti-abortion record don’t lie. Schimel supported Wisconsin’s 1849

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Protasiewicz abuses the bench

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Janet Protasiewicz refused to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit. Protasiewicz’s abuse of the Supreme Court to legislate on Act 10 and advance dangeroulsy liberal policies is no surprise, she told us where she stood before she claimed her seat on Wisconsin’s highest

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Rep. Vining: Launches “Community Conversations”

MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to meet with groups within our community and hear about what

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Rep Allen: Releases bill fighting human trafficking

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.”  “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill intends to provide a stronger deterrent by imposing a mandatory

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces the Justice for Murder Victims Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from being prosecuted for murder if their victim dies more than

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Kinser campaign: STATEMENT: Brittany Kinser responds to blistering audit of MPS

MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office.  The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to MPS’s gross mismanagement of resources, the educational hardship and struggles

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Schimel campaign: Another 10 Wisconsin sheriffs endorse Brad Schimel

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of over 80 current and retired Wisconsin Sheriffs in his bid

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