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MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy notched a big win this week with the overwhelming passage of Wisconsin’s Only Citizens Vote Amendment. The amendment earned 70.5% support, including winning every county in the state, to ensure
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Would like to take a moment to congratulate Donald Trump on his hard fought victory this past Tuesday. A presidential campaign is one of the most difficult undertakings in American politics. It takes a
“I’d like to thank the voters of the 53rd district for electing me to the State Assembly. I’m honored and humbled that the citizens have given me this opportunity. I look forward to once again representing the Fox Valley in
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Taxpayers are invited to speak at a public hearing that the Dunn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled for Nov. 12 on the proposed 2025 county budget that continues the recent trend of reducing the property tax rate for the next year.
Newly elected Senate President Mary Felzkowski told WisPolitics she will seek to fill a “void” for members left by the outgoing president, Chris Kapenga.
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding an incident at a school in the Kenosha Unified School District today in which school staff stopped a potential threat from entering the building. “I am so thankful for school
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wisconsin State Rep. Jonathan
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Election Hero Day in Wisconsin and recognizing all the local clerks, election administrators, poll workers, voter education groups, and postal service workers for their work ensuring Wisconsin’s elections
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics she will seek another term as Assembly minority leader, saying Dems laid the foundation this week to flip the chamber in 2026. She also rejected Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ charge that
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump when it benefits the people of Wisconsin and to stand up to him when his policies don’t.
From WisPolitics … — Newly elected Senate President Mary Felzkowski told WisPolitics today she will seek to fill a “void” for members left by the outgoing president, Chris Kapenga. The Tomahawk Republican said in an interview that members have come
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, fresh off his reelection this week, faulted the Dem-controlled Senate for delays in a new farm bill and said his first priority is getting the legislation passed.
This is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. On Monday we commemorate Veterans Day to recognize those who have worn our nation’s uniform. This remembrance rose from the armistice ending the First World War, and first took effect at
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wisconsin State Rep. Jonathan
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly claimed that the most recent school referendums prove that the State of Wisconsin is underfunding our public schools. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “School referendums in Wisconsin are working. These
MADISON, Wis. — As the 2024 election comes to a close, A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites, we know that there’s more that unites us than divides us and we will not let
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative and Political Affairs Coordinator. Duties include serving administrative assistance to WFBF’s government relations team on a wide facet of activities from scheduling to event planning.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an Amicus Brief in the US Supreme Court to challenge provisions in the Oklahoma State Constitution that we believe derive from anti-Catholic bigotry and violate the First Amendment principles
Quotes of the Week Flipping a legislative body isn’t easy, but we have fundamentally shifted the status quo in the Legislature and set the stage for more progress in the future. Our work continues.- Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer after
Janesville, WI (November 7, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to prioritize peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia during the 2024 United Nations Climate Change
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy notched a big win this week with the overwhelming passage of Wisconsin’s Only Citizens Vote Amendment. The amendment earned 70.5% support, including winning every county in the state, to ensure that only eligible citizens are allowed to vote in Wisconsin
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Would like to take a moment to congratulate Donald Trump on his hard fought victory this past Tuesday. A presidential campaign is one of the most difficult undertakings in American politics. It takes a toll both mentally and physically and the reward is the
“I’d like to thank the voters of the 53rd district for electing me to the State Assembly. I’m honored and humbled that the citizens have given me this opportunity. I look forward to once again representing the Fox Valley in Madison and working across the aisle to make Wisconsin the
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Taxpayers are invited to speak at a public hearing that the Dunn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled for Nov. 12 on the proposed 2025 county budget that continues the recent trend of reducing the property tax rate for the next year. The County Board will hold a public hearing on the
Newly elected Senate President Mary Felzkowski told WisPolitics she will seek to fill a “void” for members left by the outgoing president, Chris Kapenga.
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding an incident at a school in the Kenosha Unified School District today in which school staff stopped a potential threat from entering the building. “I am so thankful for school staff in Kenosha for preventing a young person with a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wisconsin State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who passed away on Mon., Nov. 4, 2024. “Jonathan’s
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Election Hero Day in Wisconsin and recognizing all the local clerks, election administrators, poll workers, voter education groups, and postal service workers for their work ensuring Wisconsin’s elections are safe and secure. Gov. Evers proclaimed Nov. 4, 2024,
From WisPolitics … — Rep. Greta Neubauer told WisPolitics she will seek another term as Assembly minority leader, saying Dems laid the foundation this week to flip the chamber in 2026. She also rejected Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ charge that Dems attacked GOP candidates with lies this fall, while slamming
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump when it benefits the people of Wisconsin and to stand up to him when his policies don’t.
From WisPolitics … — Newly elected Senate President Mary Felzkowski told WisPolitics today she will seek to fill a “void” for members left by the outgoing president, Chris Kapenga. The Tomahawk Republican said in an interview that members have come to her and her staff seeking help on various matters,
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, fresh off his reelection this week, faulted the Dem-controlled Senate for delays in a new farm bill and said his first priority is getting the legislation passed.
This is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. On Monday we commemorate Veterans Day to recognize those who have worn our nation’s uniform. This remembrance rose from the armistice ending the First World War, and first took effect at “the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wisconsin State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who passed away on Mon., Nov. 4, 2024. “Jonathan’s
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly claimed that the most recent school referendums prove that the State of Wisconsin is underfunding our public schools. Rep. Allen released the following statement: “School referendums in Wisconsin are working. These referendums keep the power and choice for how to spend
MADISON, Wis. — As the 2024 election comes to a close, A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites, we know that there’s more that unites us than divides us and we will not let the divisiveness of the Project 2025, MAGA agenda halt our
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative and Political Affairs Coordinator. Duties include serving administrative assistance to WFBF’s government relations team on a wide facet of activities from scheduling to event planning. Additionally, this individual will handle the day-to-day activities for the
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an Amicus Brief in the US Supreme Court to challenge provisions in the Oklahoma State Constitution that we believe derive from anti-Catholic bigotry and violate the First Amendment principles of religious liberty. The Quotes: WILL Associate Counsel, Skylar Croy, commented,
Quotes of the Week Flipping a legislative body isn’t easy, but we have fundamentally shifted the status quo in the Legislature and set the stage for more progress in the future. Our work continues.- Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer after predicting a majority of seats for Dems in the Legislature,
Janesville, WI (November 7, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to prioritize peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia during the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Their letter follows Azerbaijan being selected to