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DISON, Wisc. — Here’s what we know: as a lifelong educator and reformer, Brittany Kinser is the outsider in this campaign to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeff Wright and Jill Underly are running scared. Today, Jill Underly skipped the WisPolitics forum
MADISON-Grassroots candidate Jeff Wright highlighted his plans to restore credibility to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and called for transparency in the state voucher system at a WisPolitics candidate forum Thursday that was avoided by incumbent DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders that no ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025
MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently closed the third application cycle for its Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting
MADISON, Wis. — Today, following a previous decision to cancel at least one appointment for gender affirming care, Children’s Wisconsin (“Children’s”) notified families that it is partly reversing course and will continue offering gender affirming care to current patients, including
Withdrawing funding for programs like Solar For All and the USDA REAP program are a direct blow to the powerful work being done in Wisconsin to maintain economic vitality, energy independence, and environmental stewardship. The EPA committed $64 million in Wisconsin, with $50
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Brad Schimel led a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and rip away health care from over 260,000 Wisconsinites. In an independent fact check, Wisconsin Watch found that while serving as
Madison, WI – As NBC News reported Thursday morning, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released new digital and connected TV ads supporting Brad Schimel as the “common-sense candidate who will uphold law and order and safeguard our communities.” Read the NBC News
Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA released the following statementregarding recent executive action taken with regards to eligibility: “The WIAA is reviewing its rules of eligibility with legal counsel to ensure compliancewith recent executive orders. Our organization will follow
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ new budget proposal to address PFAS contamination was announced: “PFAS contamination is a priority for me given the prevalence of contamination in my district,” said President
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford is a dedicated and experienced jurist who has spent her career defending reproductive freedom and protecting the rights of
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning —
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing the inaugural episode of his podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some: “As someone who listens to many podcasts, I know they’re a great place to have more in-depth conversations.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties
DISON, Wisc. — Here’s what we know: as a lifelong educator and reformer, Brittany Kinser is the outsider in this campaign to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeff Wright and Jill Underly are running scared. Today, Jill Underly skipped the WisPolitics forum in Madison, in effect doubling down on her support for
MADISON-Grassroots candidate Jeff Wright highlighted his plans to restore credibility to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and called for transparency in the state voucher system at a WisPolitics candidate forum Thursday that was avoided by incumbent DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and also attended by pro-voucher candidate Brittany Kinser.At the forum, Wright
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders that no ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025 fatal crash reporting reflects six fatal off-highway vehicle (OHV) incidents so
MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently closed the third application cycle for its Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops program on January 28, 2025. Through 2021 Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, following a previous decision to cancel at least one appointment for gender affirming care, Children’s Wisconsin (“Children’s”) notified families that it is partly reversing course and will continue offering gender affirming care to current patients, including minors, at its Gender Health Clinic. It is unclear, however,
Withdrawing funding for programs like Solar For All and the USDA REAP program are a direct blow to the powerful work being done in Wisconsin to maintain economic vitality, energy independence, and environmental stewardship. The EPA committed $64 million in Wisconsin, with $50 million specifically dedicated to lowering electric bills for nearly half of
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Brad Schimel led a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and rip away health care from over 260,000 Wisconsinites. In an independent fact check, Wisconsin Watch found that while serving as Wisconsin’s Attorney General, Brad Schimel helped lead a multi-state lawsuit
Madison, WI – As NBC News reported Thursday morning, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released new digital and connected TV ads supporting Brad Schimel as the “common-sense candidate who will uphold law and order and safeguard our communities.” Read the NBC News story HERE. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Meg Ellefson on
Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA released the following statementregarding recent executive action taken with regards to eligibility: “The WIAA is reviewing its rules of eligibility with legal counsel to ensure compliancewith recent executive orders. Our organization will follow the law and support ourmember schools with any necessary policy
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ new budget proposal to address PFAS contamination was announced: “PFAS contamination is a priority for me given the prevalence of contamination in my district,” said President Felzkowski. “I’m disappointed, however, that the Governor is now proposing
Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Crawford is a dedicated and experienced jurist who has spent her career defending reproductive freedom and protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites. With the balance of the court at stake,
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department of Education and called out Elon Musk’s access to Americans’
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning — $4 billion to be able to meet the investment for
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax season. Direct File utilizes robust security measures to protect taxpayer
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million for a single 30-second television ad this weekend, President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes a top legislative priority I passed in the Wisconsin State
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing the inaugural episode of his podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some: “As someone who listens to many podcasts, I know they’re a great place to have more in-depth conversations. Washington can be a complex place, so I put together
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement in
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin, with pro bono assistance from Quarles