MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12 deadline for parties to file remedial maps.  Today Senator Tim

Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process, creating an environment vital for business growth. This r… Please

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, and increase

Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary election voter guide will be published January 30 on vote411.org which is

Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the Court sided with the Wisconsin voters in its

Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender.  In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State Public Defender, is vital to protecting fundamental constitutional rights. The

MADISON, Wis. —  Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced additional steps to provide life changing relief to Wisconsin students and families. Starting next month, Wisconsin borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who took out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for 10 years will get their remaining student debt canceled immediately.

After weeks of wondering if a “real” Wisconsin winter was ever going to come… it’s here! As you clear your driveway and shovel your sidewalk, remember to be Salt Wise to protect our lakes, rivers and groundwater.  The Impacts Of Too Much Salt Although salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, using

MADISON, WI – Following the tragic death of brothers Legend Sims, 8, and Antwon Amos, Jr., 6, who fell into a partially frozen retention pond in Sun Prairie on Friday, January 5, 2024 and subsequently passed away from their injuries, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Words cannot

Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the long overdue strikes the US and its partners launched against the Houthis in Yemen. Read the highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch the full interview. On the necessity for the Biden administration

Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), released legislation which moves funding to child care centers to provide 4K programs. “For far too long, local schools have contractually limited child care centers offering 4K services. The practice of moving four-year-olds from child care centers to public schools has significantly contributed

MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin families if he gets another chance. This comes just days after Trump said he’s rooting for the

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Protect Our Care and Young Invincibles to discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is benefiting young people across the nation by providing access to more affordable health coverage. During the call, speakers discussed how the ACA is working to

BRILLION, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gottlieb and Beata Stanelle Farmhouse in the Town of Brillion (Calumet County) on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was listed on December 27, 2023. The Stanelle Farmhouse was completed in 1887 and is located about

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edward F. and Jean Kohl House in De Pere (Brown County) on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2024. The Kohl House was constructed in 1940 on a prominent corner lot and is one of the largest

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to investigate the 189 Panamanian-flagged vessels of concern suspected of transporting Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian oil in 2018 and 2019 to cut

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his request for the Wisconsin State Legislature to release the $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination statewide. More information about the governor’s request is available here.   Hey there, folks. Governor Ton… Please log in to access subscriber

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112gopaddress.mp3 Hello, Wisconsin!  My name is State Senator Jesse James and I serve our 23rd District.   It’s been an honor to recently complete my first year in the Senate. One fact that not many people know  about me is that I am a former police and fire chief, and I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led their Senate colleagues in unanimously approving a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. The resolution highlights Senator Kohl’s business success; passion for the Milwaukee Bucks; generous philanthropy; legislative track record