A state appeals court today denied a request from AG Josh Kaul for an order barring Elon Musk and his America PAC from paying two Wisconsin voters $1 million each at a Sunday rally as a reward for casting ballots
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers veto of Assembly Bill 1 that would restore the educational standards that State Superintendent Jill Underly dumbed down for her own political gain. “Governor Evers has
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding President Tump’s recent action to rescind already-approved federal funding that had been going to health services across the state, including Parachute House in the 3rd Senate District: “The recklessness of President
“I just got done reading the veto message from Governor Evers about Assembly Bill 1. And this is my reaction – ‘What a crock!’ “The Governor created these standards. The Governor criticized Superintendent Underly lowering his academic standards, and now
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s irresponsible veto of Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standards in Wisconsin schools. “Governor Evers failed Wisconsin students today.
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is voicing his disappointment over the governor’s hypocritical decision to veto a bill that would have revived previous education standards that measure the academic achievement of Wisconsin’s students. Last year, Department of
MADISON, Wisc. — On Friday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers announced his decision to veto 2025 Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would restore high standards throughout Wisconsin schools. “The decision to restore
MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions
March 28, 2025 The Honorable David L. Lasee The Honorable Josh KaulDistrict Attorney of Brown County … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Elon Musk appearing to delete his post announcing illegal $1 million bribes to Wisconsin voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Let’s be very clear: Elon Musk committed a crime the moment he offered million-dollar
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) yesterday introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” The resolution provides long-overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans
MADISON – Following the sudden cancellation of $12 billion in healthcare grants by the Trump Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is facing a projected funding loss exceeding $210 million. These widespread cuts including mental health and substance abuse
Quotes of the Week Small libraries across Wisconsin are already bracing for the pain from Trump cuts to federal funding — and Brittany Kinser still won’t even acknowledge the damage being done. These cuts threaten the very resources rural communities
MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement regarding Elon Musk’s unchecked attempt to bribe Wisconsinites: “I am appalled that Musk is openly violating Wisconsin’s very clear law against paying people to vote. He should be arrested when he sets foot
MADISON, WI –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 94, Assembly Bill 95, Assembly Bill 96, Assembly Bill 99, and Senate Bill 68, which respectively ratify agreements between the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee and the State of
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of reported phishing attempts via text where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is
RACINE, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services received notice from the Trump administration that they would be losing $210 million in federal grants. These grants help fund programs that serve people across Wisconsin, including direct care
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill to restore Wisconsin’s testing standards after Jill Underly lowered them. “It is shameful that Tony Evers, a former educator and DPI Secretary, is siding with Jill Underly’s efforts to lower Wisconsin’s
We are disappointed to learn of Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored the high National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- aligned standards—the nation’s report card—that the Governor first implemented during his tenure as
