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WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In a stunning new leak, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford was caught soliciting changes to Wisconsin’s congressional maps for financial support. In an email first obtained by the New York Times, Susan Crawford and Democratic fundraisers participated in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal
Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country or domestic group has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications.
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement:
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year
MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on recently uncovered audio of extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel taking a stand against reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and prejudging cases on abortion access that may come before the court. In two separate audio clips, Brad
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, The New York Times’ Reid Epstein shines a light on the high-stakes race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, where abortion rights hang in the balance. The race between Judge Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel is already
MILWAUKEE, MADISON, WI – The January 6 insurrection lives in infamy as the antithesis to our democratic values. Following the news President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6 attack with attempting to overthrow the 2020 election,
During these first four months of 2025, there are two important election dates: Tuesday, February 18th and Tuesday, April 1st. Make a note on your calendar (paper, like mine, or online) and prepare now to be ready to vote in these upcoming, important
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after UW-Madison announced the demotion of their chief diversity officer, due to alleged financial mismanagement: “This revelation highlights exactly why I, and legislative Republicans, voted to audit DEI government-wide. Not
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As first reported
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their allies are calling on CBS 58 and their parent company, Weigel Broadcasting, to restore former meteorologist Sam Kuffel to her position. The move comes just days after CBS 58 announced they are
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In a stunning new leak, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford was caught soliciting changes to Wisconsin’s congressional maps for financial support. In an email first obtained by the New York Times, Susan Crawford and Democratic fundraisers participated in a briefing describing the court race as a “Chance to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal funds to support the expanded Well Compensation and Well Abandonment
Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country or domestic group has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is nothing an individual can do to stop a cyberattack, there
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like voter ID. Check out the highlights: Endorsing Brad Schimel: Rep.
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County. 2025 is a state biennial budget year
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list includes
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by a conservative majority have protected education freedom, and how future
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications. “Big drug companies spend billions of dollars on advertising, and
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement: “Nearly five years removed from the pandemic, a significant number
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support of the overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation,” said Judge Brad
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced an updated list of the private schools participating in the state’s three Private School Choice Programs, as the application period for parents/guardians to apply for their students for the 2025-26 school year opens Feb. 3, 2025. The state’s three Private School Choice
MADISON, WI – On Monday January 27, 2025, Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – 78th District), Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys (D – 26th District), and other community leaders will be welcoming members of the community to gather and share their thoughts and ideas regarding school safety and the need for community resources
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 14 of his Senate colleagues introduced the Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act. The GOOD Act requires federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. This bill will help impacted entities — including small businesses, workers and households —
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on recently uncovered audio of extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel taking a stand against reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and prejudging cases on abortion access that may come before the court. In two separate audio clips, Brad Schimel threw impartiality out the window, broadcasting exactly how he
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, The New York Times’ Reid Epstein shines a light on the high-stakes race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, where abortion rights hang in the balance. The race between Judge Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel is already proving to be one of the most important and contested
MILWAUKEE, MADISON, WI – The January 6 insurrection lives in infamy as the antithesis to our democratic values. Following the news President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6 attack with attempting to overthrow the 2020 election, Wisconsinites, joined by former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, will
During these first four months of 2025, there are two important election dates: Tuesday, February 18th and Tuesday, April 1st. Make a note on your calendar (paper, like mine, or online) and prepare now to be ready to vote in these upcoming, important statewide and local elections. Here are things you can take
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after UW-Madison announced the demotion of their chief diversity officer, due to alleged financial mismanagement: “This revelation highlights exactly why I, and legislative Republicans, voted to audit DEI government-wide. Not only is DEI harmful as it reinforces negative stereotypes by
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As first reported in The New York Times, Attorney General Holder will travel to
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their allies are calling on CBS 58 and their parent company, Weigel Broadcasting, to restore former meteorologist Sam Kuffel to her position. The move comes just days after CBS 58 announced they are going separate ways with Kuffel over her comments condemning Elon