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From WisPolitics … — The record spending in Wisconsin’s state schools superintendent race has now hit $4.5 million as education consultant Brittany Kinser and incumbent Jill Underly started airing new ads. Groups doing independent expenditures in the race have put
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Despite multiple court orders,
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act, legislation that permanently reinstates the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which allows businesses to quickly resolve wage discrepancies for workers. Initially launched under the Trump Administration in
WASHINGTON, DC – Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today introduced the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, legislation to establish a framework for the i… Please log in to access
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As Elon Musk pours nearly $20 million into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to buy off corrupt politician Brad Schimel, his company Tesla is currently suing the State of Wisconsin—a case in which Musk likely hopes Schimel will
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Monday joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of their lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March
Madison, WI—Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) and Senator Rachael Cabral- Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) introduced legislation to increase the health of our students by prohibiting schools from serving ultra-processed foods in school lunches. “With 15% of Wisconsin students ages two to 17
MADISON, Wis. — Corrupt right-wing politician Brad Schimel has a bad habit of misrepresenting himself to voters by saying one thing in public—and taking a different tone behind closed doors. Case in point: Schimel’s anti-abortion bonafides. In a new interview with CBS58,
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Angelina Cruz, D-Racine, says public education is at a “concerning crossroads.” The former teacher and union leader is a freshman in the Assembly and serves on the Education Committee.
The Dem chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission doesn’t believe Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul election policies will affect Wisconsin’s April 1 contest. Trump yesterday signed the executive order that, among other things, would require proof of citizenship to
MADISON-Today, it was announced that Dr. James C. Schmidt, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be leaving to accept the position of president at James Madison University. In response to this news, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued
MADISON, Wisc. – On Wednesday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement, strongly condemning a false and vicious TV ad defaming Kinser and calling on Superintendent Jill Underly to take the ad down. “I am calling on the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump Administration seeks to dismantle the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding that they immediately release their report outlining the proposed cuts and its potential impact on small business owners
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, concluding a decade of transformative leadership and exciting growth for UW-Eau
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club
WAUKESHA, Wisc. —Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new ad, titled “Verdict”, highlighting how as a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to protecting victims and their families, to ensure justice was delivered. WATCH
MADISON, Wis.- Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Michael Carney as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire effective July 1. Carney, currently the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, will replace Chancellor Jim Schmidt, who was announced
President Donald Trump’s sudden, overbroad and sweeping executive order issued yesterday, just one week before Wisconsin’s nationally important and closely watched State Supreme Court election on April 1st is likely unconstitutional and destined to be rejected by federal and state
From WisPolitics … — The record spending in Wisconsin’s state schools superintendent race has now hit $4.5 million as education consultant Brittany Kinser and incumbent Jill Underly started airing new ads. Groups doing independent expenditures in the race have put $1.7 million into backing Underly’s reelection and opposing Kinser, according
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Despite multiple court orders, including a preliminary injunction issued on March 6 blocking the Trump administration
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act, legislation that permanently reinstates the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which allows businesses to quickly resolve wage discrepancies for workers. Initially launched under the Trump Administration in 2018, the PAID program returned four times the amoun… Please
WASHINGTON, DC – Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) today introduced the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, legislation to establish a framework for the i… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
SUPERIOR, Wis. — As Elon Musk pours nearly $20 million into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to buy off corrupt politician Brad Schimel, his company Tesla is currently suing the State of Wisconsin—a case in which Musk likely hopes Schimel will rule on. Just days after Musk’s company sued the state
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul on Monday joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of their lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March 13, AG Kaul and the coalition filed their lawsuit after
Madison, WI—Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) and Senator Rachael Cabral- Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) introduced legislation to increase the health of our students by prohibiting schools from serving ultra-processed foods in school lunches. “With 15% of Wisconsin students ages two to 17 being obese, we need to support our children by supplying
MADISON, Wis. — Corrupt right-wing politician Brad Schimel has a bad habit of misrepresenting himself to voters by saying one thing in public—and taking a different tone behind closed doors. Case in point: Schimel’s anti-abortion bonafides. In a new interview with CBS58, Brad Schimel tried to soften his stringent anti-abortion beliefs, claiming
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Angelina Cruz, D-Racine, says public education is at a “concerning crossroads.” The former teacher and union leader is a freshman in the Assembly and serves on the Education Committee.
The Dem chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission doesn’t believe Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul election policies will affect Wisconsin’s April 1 contest. Trump yesterday signed the executive order that, among other things, would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. It directs the U.S. Election Assistance
MADISON-Today, it was announced that Dr. James C. Schmidt, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be leaving to accept the position of president at James Madison University. In response to this news, Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement: “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks
MADISON, Wisc. – On Wednesday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement, strongly condemning a false and vicious TV ad defaming Kinser and calling on Superintendent Jill Underly to take the ad down. “I am calling on the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, to immediately take down
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump Administration seeks to dismantle the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding that they immediately release their report outlining the proposed cuts and its potential impact on small business owners across America. Senator Baldwin and her Republican colleagues helped make
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Meanwhile, Underly continued her basement campaign. Underly has
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, concluding a decade of transformative leadership and exciting growth for UW-Eau Claire, the city of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley.
MADISON, Wisc. – Another day, another forum missed by Jill Underly. On Tuesday, Brittany Kinser answered tough questions, addressing the real problems facing Wisconsin’s education system at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by WisPolitics.com, the Milwaukee Press Club, and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Meanwhile, Underly continued her basement campaign. Underly has
WAUKESHA, Wisc. —Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new ad, titled “Verdict”, highlighting how as a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to protecting victims and their families, to ensure justice was delivered. WATCH “VERDICT” HERE OR BELOW: “Judge Brad Schimel was the prosecutor
MADISON, Wis.- Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Michael Carney as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire effective July 1. Carney, currently the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, will replace Chancellor Jim Schmidt, who was announced today as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.
President Donald Trump’s sudden, overbroad and sweeping executive order issued yesterday, just one week before Wisconsin’s nationally important and closely watched State Supreme Court election on April 1st is likely unconstitutional and destined to be rejected by federal and state courts and the U.S. Congress in part or completely. It