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TOP STORIES Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade ICE arrest… Dugan was taken into custody by the FBI on Friday morning on the courthouse grounds … appeared briefly in federal court in Milwaukee later Friday
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers says his administration is not directing employees to break the law if federal immigration officials were to enter any state buildings. “I just think if they come in, ICE comes in and
Quotes of the Week Is it possible that we don’t pass a budget? It’s possible, but I think as I look back, it’s never been done. So what’s the advantage of us doing it? It’s on the table. … if
TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after
From WisPolitics … — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers honors Earth Week, touting his environmental efforts. The Dem guv calls on Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Week by taking small steps like conserving water and reducing waste
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules deadlocked today on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year. Assembly
TOP STORIES JLAC co-chair Wimberger calls state DEI spending ‘rebranded discrimination’ at hearing… [before testimony from DOA Sec. Blumenfeld, UW Pres. Rothman, UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin] … set the table by claiming DEI “cleverly and thinly veils discrimination by implying all
From WisPolitics … — GOP Rep. Dan Knodl accused the Universities of Wisconsin of failing to eliminate DEI staff, as it had promised to do in exchange for financial priorities such as employee raises and funding for building projects. System
From WisPolitics … — DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld insisted today the Evers administration is not hiring based on race or gender, arguing the DEI efforts outlined in a recent audit reflect the agency’s efforts to retain and attract employees. Republicans
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican Party needs to work on its grassroots organizing following the spring election. He also says he won’t be running for governor next year, and isn’t endorsing a particular candidate at this point.
TOP STORIES GOP scour for options to sidestep Evers vetoes, including not using digits in the budget… Speaker Robin Vos said April 22 his caucus would discuss ways … “We are already meeting with our attorneys. We’ve begun the process
UW–Madison Urban Planning Professor Kurt Paulsen said Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to provide incentives to local governments for zoning changes would be an effective tool to bring more affordable housing to the state. But the chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee, Todd Novak, argued zoning incentives would not make a difference in supporting affordable housing.
From WisPolitics … — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced today she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers said today while he’s open to negotiating a tax cut deal with GOP legislative leaders, any agreement would have to be part of the state budget — not standalone legislation. Evers said reaching
TOP STORIES Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash… [radio host O’Donnell announced Evers’ 5-point email, which tells state workers] to remain calm and immediately notify their supervisor. After asking agents to identify themselves and to
State income and sales tax collections dipped last month compared to March 2024, a potential warning sign for lawmakers and Evers as they work on the state budget.
From WisPolitics … — Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette, a former elected Dem DA, has been making calls about running for state Supreme Court next year and is seriously considering a bid, according to a source with knowledge of
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Adam Neylon today criticized the Wisconsin Elections Commission for not engaging with lawmakers more on a proposed rule laying out standards for election observers, calling it “insulting.” Appearing before the Joint Committee for Review of
TOP STORIES Evers, Republican leaders holding ‘productive’ talks on a tax package… met in March … Cudaback [for Evers] said there would be conversations between staff going forward and another meeting between the leaders has not been scheduled. … “The
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TOP STORIES Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade ICE arrest… Dugan was taken into custody by the FBI on Friday morning on the courthouse grounds … appeared briefly in federal court in Milwaukee later Friday before being released from custody. … “Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers says his administration is not directing employees to break the law if federal immigration officials were to enter any state buildings. “I just think if they come in, ICE comes in and wants to talk to somebody, I think an attorney should
Quotes of the Week Is it possible that we don’t pass a budget? It’s possible, but I think as I look back, it’s never been done. So what’s the advantage of us doing it? It’s on the table. … if we can’t find a way for us to get to
TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, officials confirmed. Dugan
From WisPolitics … — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers honors Earth Week, touting his environmental efforts. The Dem guv calls on Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Week by taking small steps like conserving water and reducing waste to help protect and conserve Wisconsin’s natural resources. “I encourage
From WisPolitics … — The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules deadlocked today on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year. Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca, joined the four committee
TOP STORIES JLAC co-chair Wimberger calls state DEI spending ‘rebranded discrimination’ at hearing… [before testimony from DOA Sec. Blumenfeld, UW Pres. Rothman, UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin] … set the table by claiming DEI “cleverly and thinly veils discrimination by implying all people have implicit biases. These audits expose the waste and
From WisPolitics … — GOP Rep. Dan Knodl accused the Universities of Wisconsin of failing to eliminate DEI staff, as it had promised to do in exchange for financial priorities such as employee raises and funding for building projects. System President Jay Rothman said during yesterday’s Joint Audit Committee that
From WisPolitics … — DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld insisted today the Evers administration is not hiring based on race or gender, arguing the DEI efforts outlined in a recent audit reflect the agency’s efforts to retain and attract employees. Republicans on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee knocked Blumenfeld over the
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican Party needs to work on its grassroots organizing following the spring election. He also says he won’t be running for governor next year, and isn’t endorsing a particular candidate at this point.
TOP STORIES GOP scour for options to sidestep Evers vetoes, including not using digits in the budget… Speaker Robin Vos said April 22 his caucus would discuss ways … “We are already meeting with our attorneys. We’ve begun the process of saying, ‘How can we work around this ruling?'” Vos
UW–Madison Urban Planning Professor Kurt Paulsen said Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to provide incentives to local governments for zoning changes would be an effective tool to bring more affordable housing to the state. But the chair of the Assembly Local Government Committee, Todd Novak, argued zoning incentives would not make a difference in supporting affordable housing.
From WisPolitics … — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced today she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and “Democrats need to organize and fight back.” Godlewski is the
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers said today while he’s open to negotiating a tax cut deal with GOP legislative leaders, any agreement would have to be part of the state budget — not standalone legislation. Evers said reaching a deal would be “tough” because of his demand it
TOP STORIES Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash… [radio host O’Donnell announced Evers’ 5-point email, which tells state workers] to remain calm and immediately notify their supervisor. After asking agents to identify themselves and to present documentation of why they are there … worker should
State income and sales tax collections dipped last month compared to March 2024, a potential warning sign for lawmakers and Evers as they work on the state budget.
From WisPolitics … — Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette, a former elected Dem DA, has been making calls about running for state Supreme Court next year and is seriously considering a bid, according to a source with knowledge of her thinking. Those talking up a possible run note Boon
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Adam Neylon today criticized the Wisconsin Elections Commission for not engaging with lawmakers more on a proposed rule laying out standards for election observers, calling it “insulting.” Appearing before the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, GOP Commissioner Don Millis testified in support of
TOP STORIES Evers, Republican leaders holding ‘productive’ talks on a tax package… met in March … Cudaback [for Evers] said there would be conversations between staff going forward and another meeting between the leaders has not been scheduled. … “The conversations are productive.” … [Vos in Feb. foretold tax cut
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