Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Republican State Senator Rob Stafsholt responsible for delinquent tax warrant, totaling nearly $80k

MADISON, Wis – In June of 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue filed a delinquent tax warrant against State Senator Rob Stafsholt, totaling $78,424.06, for failing to pay income tax. The tax warrant case can be viewed here.  Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein commented: “It’s disappointing that a sitting Wisconsin State

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species during migratory bird hunting seasons

Migratory bird hunters can help protect Wisconsin’s natural resources and stop the spread of aquatic invasive species this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species in

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Republican State Leadership Committee: Launches ‘Left’s Most Wanted’ ad campaign to make example of state Democrats in key battleground districts

Washington, D.C. – The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) today announced a new paid media effort to help defend its majorities in the battleground states of Arizona, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin by going on offense against state Democrats in key bellwether districts. Through this new “Left’s Most Wanted” campaign, the RSLC will spend

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Institute for Reforming Government: Files amicus brief in partial veto case

Delafield, WI – Yesterday, IRG filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in LeMieux v. Evers, a case filed by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in April challenging the Governor’s partial veto of 2023 Wisconsin Act 19. The partial veto extended the Legislature’s $325 per student revenue increase through 2425 – 400

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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Baldwin’s bill allows her to share inside info with her Wall Street partner

Politico reports a bill Tammy Baldwin is touting that bans senators and their spouses from buying individual stocks would not apply to Baldwin and her partner because they are not married. Baldwin’s partner, Maria Brisbane, is a Wall Street financial advisor who serves a network of “ultra-high-net-worth” clients. Last month, a report from the

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Dept. of Revenue: IRS appoints Secretary Designee Casey to Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee

The Internal Revenue Service has appointed Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Designee David Casey to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Casey joins nine other appointees to serve three-year terms on the committee beginning in September 2024. Founded in 1998, the ETAAC focuses on electronic tax administration issues such

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Cooke campaign: National Committee to Protect Social Security & Medicare endorses Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s third congressional district

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare. “Rebecca Cooke is the only candidate in this race that seniors can trust with their Social Security and Medicare,” said Max Richtman, Chairman of National Committee to Protect Social Security and

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