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From WisPolitics … — The U.S. Senate plans to vote today on the nomination of Sean Duffy to become Transportation secretary. Last night’s procedural vote to move the nomination to the floor was 97-0. The chamber plans to convene this
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel today said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. But he stopped short of
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications.
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement:
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year
MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will
From WisPolitics … — The U.S. Senate plans to vote today on the nomination of Sean Duffy to become Transportation secretary. Last night’s procedural vote to move the nomination to the floor was 97-0. The chamber plans to convene this morning and then proceed to executive session to continue consideration
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like voter ID. Check out the highlights: Endorsing Brad Schimel: Rep.
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County. 2025 is a state biennial budget year
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list includes
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel today said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. But he stopped short of condemning President Donald Trump for pardoning more than 1,500 defendants
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by a conservative majority have protected education freedom, and how future
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications. “Big drug companies spend billions of dollars on advertising, and
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement: “Nearly five years removed from the pandemic, a significant number
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support of the overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation,” said Judge Brad
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year opens Feb. 3, 2025. The state’s three Private School Choice
MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and ideas regarding school safety and the need for community resources
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will help impacted entities — including small businesses, workers and households —