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As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary. “He didn’t endorse the last time either when I ran in 2021
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At
Contact: Jim.Rafter@villageofallouezwi.gov Commits to working with Republicans and Democrats toward solutions [ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from Village President Jim Rafter on Governor Evers’ proposed plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution: “There is finally a
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a revamp of the state’s prison system that would expand opportunities for early release, build brand-new cell blocks at the state’s oldest prison in Waupun and close its second-oldest facility in Green Bay by 2029.
Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement relating to today’s court hearing in a case that Wisconsin and 18 other states filed against the Trump Administration to stop unauthorized access to Americans’ private information and
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) introduced legislation to permanently fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). The Office of School Safety (OSS) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice created by legislation Rep. Novak
If you plan to take your sled out this weekend, be safe and watch for the other riders who will also be making the most of the conditions. Fresh snow can cover potentially dangerous obstacles on frozen waterbodies, like cracks
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay yesterday to call out Brad Schimel for letting more than 6,000 sexual assault kits sit untested for over two years — denying
Quotes of the Week I want to note that it should be the educational professionals — not politicians — who decide how to measure student achievement. It’s a complex, multi-faceted and multi-year process to create these assessments, and it should
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado accompanied Milwaukee resident Yessenia Ruano to her mandated ICE check-in early this morning. With an escalation in displacement efforts, Ruano received a deportation order while waiting for her T visa be approved.
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after he introduced two bills with Representative Jeff Mursau to create guidelines and programs addressing PFAS contamination in Wisconsin: “For too long, communities across Wisconsin have been hurting from PFAS
Washington, DC — Yesterday evening, Brad Schimel’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released an ad trying to hide his long and extreme anti-abortion record in order to deceive voters. This is a last-ditch campaign effort to erase Schimel’s long
MADISON, Wis. — On this Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting one of Wisconsin’s oldest love stories: the love affair between Brad Schimel and the far-right special interests he serves. Brad Schimel was generous with his love for the far-right as attorney general, and
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined host Guy Benson on Fox News’ Guy Benson Show Thursday afternoon to discuss the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and what’s at stake
Amid an era of unchecked Republican power in Washington, the DLCC has a clear strategy to continue building Democratic power in the states to fight Project 2025 and the MAGA agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) hosted
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering the DLCC press conference on targeting Wisconsin, please consider this statement form Chairman Schimming. “In 2024, the DLCC and Democrats failed to flip either legislative chamber despite getting their so-called “fair maps,” loads of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. The legislation would allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 which will help lower costs at
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Gov. Tony Evers visited Head Start programs across the state facing the brunt of Donald Trump’s cruel and illegal federal funding freeze. Despite federal judge orders temporarily blocking the freeze, many Head Start locations throughout Wisconsin are still
As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to protect Medicaid. “With almost 1 in 5
From WisPolitics … — Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary. “He didn’t endorse the last time either when I ran in 2021 when there was a seven-way primary,” Underly said on WISN’s
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard608-266-1832 “I’m glad that Governor Evers has finally recognized a portion of what Republicans have been saying for 7 years – that Green Bay Correctional must be closed. It is unsafe for inmates, staff and the community.” “At the same time, his stubborn refusal to close Lincoln Hills
Contact: Jim.Rafter@villageofallouezwi.gov Commits to working with Republicans and Democrats toward solutions [ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from Village President Jim Rafter on Governor Evers’ proposed plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution: “There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. I applaud Gov.
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a revamp of the state’s prison system that would expand opportunities for early release, build brand-new cell blocks at the state’s oldest prison in Waupun and close its second-oldest facility in Green Bay by 2029.
Contact: Marc Smrikarov | press@swingleft.org | 646-807-9710 National organization will mobilize its network of 1 million grassroots members to prevent a MAGA takeover of Wisconsin’s highest court, which could determine outcome of 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections, abortion access, workers’ rights, voting rights, and more FEBRUARY 15, 2025 – Swing Left—the national organizati…
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement relating to today’s court hearing in a case that Wisconsin and 18 other states filed against the Trump Administration to stop unauthorized access to Americans’ private information and sensitive data held by the Treasury Department. “Wisconsinites don’t want
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) introduced legislation to permanently fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). The Office of School Safety (OSS) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice created by legislation Rep. Novak authored in 2018 to keep students safe at school. OSS
If you plan to take your sled out this weekend, be safe and watch for the other riders who will also be making the most of the conditions. Fresh snow can cover potentially dangerous obstacles on frozen waterbodies, like cracks or heaves. Be sure to take a moment to plan
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay yesterday to call out Brad Schimel for letting more than 6,000 sexual assault kits sit untested for over two years — denying survivors justice and putting Wisconsin communities at risk. Joined by
Quotes of the Week I want to note that it should be the educational professionals — not politicians — who decide how to measure student achievement. It’s a complex, multi-faceted and multi-year process to create these assessments, and it should be left to those who have dedicated their lives to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado accompanied Milwaukee resident Yessenia Ruano to her mandated ICE check-in early this morning. With an escalation in displacement efforts, Ruano received a deportation order while waiting for her T visa be approved. A teacher’s aide and mother of twin U.S. citizen daughters,
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after he introduced two bills with Representative Jeff Mursau to create guidelines and programs addressing PFAS contamination in Wisconsin: “For too long, communities across Wisconsin have been hurting from PFAS contamination infiltrating public water systems and private wells. Testing and
Washington, DC — Yesterday evening, Brad Schimel’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released an ad trying to hide his long and extreme anti-abortion record in order to deceive voters. This is a last-ditch campaign effort to erase Schimel’s long history of work against reproductive rights and the support his
MADISON, Wis. — On this Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting one of Wisconsin’s oldest love stories: the love affair between Brad Schimel and the far-right special interests he serves. Brad Schimel was generous with his love for the far-right as attorney general, and his courtship has only continued as he runs for the
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined host Guy Benson on Fox News’ Guy Benson Show Thursday afternoon to discuss the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and what’s at stake this April 1st for our state and for our country.
Amid an era of unchecked Republican power in Washington, the DLCC has a clear strategy to continue building Democratic power in the states to fight Project 2025 and the MAGA agenda WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) hosted a press conference after launching our target map and strategy to boost
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering the DLCC press conference on targeting Wisconsin, please consider this statement form Chairman Schimming. “In 2024, the DLCC and Democrats failed to flip either legislative chamber despite getting their so-called “fair maps,” loads of out of state money, and being named a DLCC target.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. The legislation would allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E15 which will help lower costs at the pump and support Wisconsin agriculture. “Homegrown biofuels cut costs
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Gov. Tony Evers visited Head Start programs across the state facing the brunt of Donald Trump’s cruel and illegal federal funding freeze. Despite federal judge orders temporarily blocking the freeze, many Head Start locations throughout Wisconsin are still unable to access funding, leaving kids and their families in