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MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities
Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol. As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition
MADISON – This afternoon, Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a reckless move that threatens over $1 billion in federal funding for Wisconsin schools and puts critical programs—including special education,
Madison, Wis.—March 20, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Janine Stephens Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Stephens Hale, a Wisconsin native with extensive experience managing and supporting the success of local and nonprofit
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel has decided his path to victory lies in petty insults and outdated attacks aimed at sitting Wisconsin Supreme Court justices with whom he disagrees. At both public and private
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its communications staff for the 2026 election cycle as the Committee continues its work to protect and expand the Republican House majority. Will Kiley will lead the team as the Communications Director. A Virginia
MINOCQUA, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC is taking direct action against Wisconsin sheriffs who are choosing to align with Donald Trump’s extremist immigration agenda. Today, the SuperPAC announced that it has filed open records requests with Washington, Winnebago, Oneida,
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is gearing up for the final stretch of the election by launching the first of three radio ads focused on minority outreach. The first ad will appear in the Milwaukee media market highlighting Jill
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“Cures in Crisis: What Gutting NIH Research Means for Americans with Cancer, Alzheimer’s, & Other Diseases” will spotlight patients, universities, and researchers impacted by cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) announced that on Wednesday, March
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision. The knowledge test is a two-part
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement in response to news reports that President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. “Shutting down the Department
Spending in this year’s state Supreme Court race has now topped $76 million, with liberal candidate Susan Crawford’s TV spending accounting for nearly a third of that, according to a new WisPolitics tally.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin clerks see surge of early, in-person voting ahead of April Supreme Court electionOverall, absentee voting jumped by 28,783, 51% compared to the same period in 2023 … 34,036 early, in-person ballots cast Tuesday [121% over 2023] …
The conservative Fair Courts America and the WMC Issues Mobilization Council have both started airing new TV ads hitting liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford.
A Better Wisconsin Together is running a TV ad saying education consultant Brittany Kinser “cut corners by using unlicensed teachers” while working for a charter school, including one teacher who was charged with sexually assaulting a student.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has launched a trio of new ads touting her background watching out for her sister with special needs and knocking Brad Schimel on abortion while police officers accuse her conservative rival of going soft on criminals.
If Wisconsin factories and power plants are contributing to high ozone levels in Wisconsin, they need do more than blame other states.
April 4 will mark the one-year anniversary of Wisconsin Act 266, which requires Hmong American and Asian American history to be taught in all Wisconsin K-12 public schools.
MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities across Wisconsin. Originally introduced in the 2021-22 legislative … Please
Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol. As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the Green Bay Conservation Corps for a meeting in his office.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. This legislation was inspired by Neil Hansen, a
MADISON – This afternoon, Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a reckless move that threatens over $1 billion in federal funding for Wisconsin schools and puts critical programs—including special education, school meals, and teacher training—at immediate risk. And once again,
Madison, Wis.—March 20, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Janine Stephens Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Stephens Hale, a Wisconsin native with extensive experience managing and supporting the success of local and nonprofit organizations, brings a robust skillset and deep community connections that
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel has decided his path to victory lies in petty insults and outdated attacks aimed at sitting Wisconsin Supreme Court justices with whom he disagrees. At both public and private events over the last year, Brad Schimel has repeatedly insulted the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its communications staff for the 2026 election cycle as the Committee continues its work to protect and expand the Republican House majority. Will Kiley will lead the team as the Communications Director. A Virginia native, Kiley most recently served as the official and campaign
MINOCQUA, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC is taking direct action against Wisconsin sheriffs who are choosing to align with Donald Trump’s extremist immigration agenda. Today, the SuperPAC announced that it has filed open records requests with Washington, Winnebago, Oneida, Crawford, and Burnett County Sheriffs’ Offices to uncover the extent
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is gearing up for the final stretch of the election by launching the first of three radio ads focused on minority outreach. The first ad will appear in the Milwaukee media market highlighting Jill Underly’s abysmal record with the Department of Public Instruction. The
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“Cures in Crisis: What Gutting NIH Research Means for Americans with Cancer, Alzheimer’s, & Other Diseases” will spotlight patients, universities, and researchers impacted by cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) announced that on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:30pm ESTthey will host a forum: “Cures in
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers students ages 15-17 the opportunity to take DMV’s knowledge test from the convenience of their home with parent or guardian supervision. The knowledge test is a two-part exam that covers rules for the road and important road
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement in response to news reports that President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order today aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. “Shutting down the Department of Education would mean taking from our kids’ educations to
Spending in this year’s state Supreme Court race has now topped $76 million, with liberal candidate Susan Crawford’s TV spending accounting for nearly a third of that, according to a new WisPolitics tally.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin clerks see surge of early, in-person voting ahead of April Supreme Court electionOverall, absentee voting jumped by 28,783, 51% compared to the same period in 2023 … 34,036 early, in-person ballots cast Tuesday [121% over 2023] … [reviews GOP switch from opposing early votes to banking them]
The conservative Fair Courts America and the WMC Issues Mobilization Council have both started airing new TV ads hitting liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford.
A Better Wisconsin Together is running a TV ad saying education consultant Brittany Kinser “cut corners by using unlicensed teachers” while working for a charter school, including one teacher who was charged with sexually assaulting a student.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has launched a trio of new ads touting her background watching out for her sister with special needs and knocking Brad Schimel on abortion while police officers accuse her conservative rival of going soft on criminals.
If Wisconsin factories and power plants are contributing to high ozone levels in Wisconsin, they need do more than blame other states.
April 4 will mark the one-year anniversary of Wisconsin Act 266, which requires Hmong American and Asian American history to be taught in all Wisconsin K-12 public schools.