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Schimel’s campaign said today the haul is more than double what any Supreme Court candidate in Wisconsin history has raised during the July to December period ahead of a spring election. The campaign added that Schimel finished 2024 with $1.8 million in the bank.
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel raised $1.5 million over the past six months, bringing his overall haul for the campaign to $2.2 million. Schimel’s campaign said today the haul is more than double what any
CONTACT: Jacob Fischer Press@SchimelforJustice.com WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign announced that it has raised over $2.2 million since entering the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the past six months, the Schimel campaign raised $1.5 million –
From WisPolitics … — A Senate committee today voted 5-3 along party lines to approve a proposed constitutional amendment to require voter ID, as Republicans argued the state Supreme Court could overturn the requirement now in Wisconsin statutes. But Dems
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Channel 3000 highlighted just how extreme far-right Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel really is. On far-right talk radio, Schimel undermined the justice system and defended the insurrectionists who assaulted police on January 6, 2021. Brad Schimel’s extreme views
DES MOINES, IA – January 7, 2025 — Starting in December, the U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began contacting producers togather data about land ownership, income, expenses, debt, assets, demographic, and landlordcharacteristics to provide detailed information from
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and 28 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title
Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) will continue to fill the roles of Caucus Vice Chair and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions for the 2025-26 session. Rep. Duchow will also serve on the committees for Education,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, former Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress. Following his appointment, Congressman Van Orden stated: “I am honored to be appointed to the House
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Anne Hanson as DOA Deputy Secretary effective January 13. Paul Hammer has served as DOA Deputy Administrator since 2023 and is taking a position with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Anne Hanson has served&nb… Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. — Our state constitution exists to protect our rights and freedoms as Wisconsinites. However, instead of respecting its purpose, Republicans in our state legislature are working to undermine our Wisconsin constitution despite having just yesterday taken an oath of
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts. “At Edge, we
Madison – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been assigned to serve on two important Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Rivera-Wagner will be a member of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Committee on Local
Madison, WI – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fifth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to be sworn in today to represent the 68th Assembly District,” Summerfield said. Rep. Summerfield was recently elected to
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in at the State Capitol as the State Representative for Assembly District 54. During the 2025-2026 legislative session, she will serve as the ranking member on the following committees: Environment, and
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has promoted of two current managers as the agency moves into 2025. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to Deputy Secretary. Garrett has been at DSPS
Schimel’s campaign said today the haul is more than double what any Supreme Court candidate in Wisconsin history has raised during the July to December period ahead of a spring election. The campaign added that Schimel finished 2024 with $1.8 million in the bank.
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel raised $1.5 million over the past six months, bringing his overall haul for the campaign to $2.2 million. Schimel’s campaign said today the haul is more than double what any Supreme Court candidate in Wisconsin history has raised during the
CONTACT: Jacob Fischer Press@SchimelforJustice.com WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign announced that it has raised over $2.2 million since entering the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the past six months, the Schimel campaign raised $1.5 million – more than double any candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court history
From WisPolitics … — A Senate committee today voted 5-3 along party lines to approve a proposed constitutional amendment to require voter ID, as Republicans argued the state Supreme Court could overturn the requirement now in Wisconsin statutes. But Dems on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee said the state
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Channel 3000 highlighted just how extreme far-right Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel really is. On far-right talk radio, Schimel undermined the justice system and defended the insurrectionists who assaulted police on January 6, 2021. Brad Schimel’s extreme views about the United States justice system and claims that the
DES MOINES, IA – January 7, 2025 — Starting in December, the U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began contacting producers togather data about land ownership, income, expenses, debt, assets, demographic, and landlordcharacteristics to provide detailed information from all agricultural landowners in Wisconsin, asthe agency conducts the Tenure,
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and 28 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX through rulemaki… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) will continue to fill the roles of Caucus Vice Chair and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions for the 2025-26 session. Rep. Duchow will also serve on the committees for Education, Insurance, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety. “I am honored
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, former Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress. Following his appointment, Congressman Van Orden stated: “I am honored to be appointed to the House Armed Services Committee. As the longest serving enlisted military member
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Anne Hanson as DOA Deputy Secretary effective January 13. Paul Hammer has served as DOA Deputy Administrator since 2023 and is taking a position with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Anne Hanson has served&nb… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
MADISON, Wis. — Our state constitution exists to protect our rights and freedoms as Wisconsinites. However, instead of respecting its purpose, Republicans in our state legislature are working to undermine our Wisconsin constitution despite having just yesterday taken an oath of office to uphold and protect it. “Instead of kicking off
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts. “At Edge, we consistently strive to stay on the forefront of issues impacting
Madison – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been assigned to serve on two important Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Rivera-Wagner will be a member of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Committee on Local Government. “I am so excited to roll up my sleeves
Madison, WI – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fifth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to be sworn in today to represent the 68th Assembly District,” Summerfield said. Rep. Summerfield was recently elected to the position of Majority Caucus Chair by his Assembly Republican
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in at the State Capitol as the State Representative for Assembly District 54. During the 2025-2026 legislative session, she will serve as the ranking member on the following committees: Environment, and Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Additionally, Representative Palmeri, who served
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has promoted of two current managers as the agency moves into 2025. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to Deputy Secretary. Garrett has been at DSPS since 2019, serving as Communications Director before moving to Assistant