MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) joined several colleagues — including the entire socialist caucus — in voting against a slew of bills amplifying and expanding criminal penalties in Wisconsin. Those bills ranged from punishing shoplifters to forcing
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Assembly passed several bills to support law enforcement and protect Wisconsinites: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Assembly floor to pass bills to prioritize law
MADISON – After weeks of refusing to answer basic questions about her positions, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now playing the victim, complaining about “bullying” instead of addressing the real issues facing Wisconsin schools. Let’s be clear: This isn’t bullying. It’s
“We should not be wasting taxpayer money the way we do. We shouldn’t be wasting the borrowed money that’s mortgaging all of your future the way we do,” the Oshkosh Republican said. “And I don’t know how …anybody could take a look at what he’s uncovering and not just be, as I said, just outrage and demand that we keep looking.”
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly Bill 66, which requires that a prosecutor get approval from the court before they can dismiss or amend certain charges: “A prosecutor’s job is
State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D- Cottage Grove) will hold a listening session with State Representative Randy Udell (D- Fitchburg) on Friday, March 21, at the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. After a brief presentation
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills creating new crimes, new penalties, and new penalty enhancers on subjects ranging from police dogs to shoplifting. Wisconsin has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country and its
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed three public safety bills authored by Rep. Donovan—Assembly Bill 91, 78, and 75. These bills prioritize student protection, roadway safety, and judicial transparency. Assembly Bill 91 addresses the
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care approved a number of bills designed to improve the healthcare experience for Wisconsin’s citizens. These bills include allowing direct primary care (DPC), requiring written consent to conduct
The Assembly today passed 53-44 along party lines AB 91, which would impose a penalty on Milwaukee Public Schools and the city if 25 school resource officers are not in schools within 30 days of the bill becoming law. If the city and schools do not comply, the city of Milwaukee would lose 10% of its shared revenue, and MPS would lose 20% of its per-pupil aid.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today led a coalition of seven attorneys general in issuing a joint statement in support of efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution (CR). As the Attorneys General of
MADISON, Wis. — After losing last night’s debate, Brad Schimel fled. He dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged from questions after the debate on his losing performance and failed record. It was just the latest example of Schimel’s rudderless and flailing
MADISON – Don Wahlin, founder of Stoughton Trailers, was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame at the Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards ceremony last month. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 8. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Frank D. Remington’s retirement, effective May 3, 2025. The
MADISON WI – Today, the Seventh Circuit has reversed its injunction against the Indiana Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law, holding that plaintiff LS Power’s complaint lies with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, not the Indiana Commissioners. LS Power opposes
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel has long been focused on right-wing partisan politics and pushing his own extreme agenda onto our state. Now, there’s no doubt that he’s Donald Trump’s guy in Wisconsin and will prioritize Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda
After 9 hours of testimony going late into the night, Republicans on the Assembly Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee reconvened to pass Assembly Bill 104, a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado delivered her maiden speech on the Assembly Floor in support of AB 74. The bill mandates that when a report of sexual misconduct by a school staff member is received by the school’s administration,
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to
WASHINGTON, DC — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined the Ruthless Variety Progrum to talk about the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch full interview HERE. On Impact of Supreme Court Election: “It is
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) joined several colleagues — including the entire socialist caucus — in voting against a slew of bills amplifying and expanding criminal penalties in Wisconsin. Those bills ranged from punishing shoplifters to forcing Milwaukee Public Schools to host and pay for armed police
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Assembly passed several bills to support law enforcement and protect Wisconsinites: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Assembly floor to pass bills to prioritize law and order by supporting, those who uphold public safety, protecting
MADISON – After weeks of refusing to answer basic questions about her positions, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now playing the victim, complaining about “bullying” instead of addressing the real issues facing Wisconsin schools. Let’s be clear: This isn’t bullying. It’s accountability. Instead of answering for: Her shocking claim that dismantling
“We should not be wasting taxpayer money the way we do. We shouldn’t be wasting the borrowed money that’s mortgaging all of your future the way we do,” the Oshkosh Republican said. “And I don’t know how …anybody could take a look at what he’s uncovering and not just be, as I said, just outrage and demand that we keep looking.”
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly Bill 66, which requires that a prosecutor get approval from the court before they can dismiss or amend certain charges: “A prosecutor’s job is to ensure that justice is served by prosecuting individuals accused
State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D- Cottage Grove) will hold a listening session with State Representative Randy Udell (D- Fitchburg) on Friday, March 21, at the Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. After a brief presentation regarding the budget and budget process, there will be a
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills creating new crimes, new penalties, and new penalty enhancers on subjects ranging from police dogs to shoplifting. Wisconsin has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country and its prison population is approximately 5,000 people over capacity. Representative Darrin
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed three public safety bills authored by Rep. Donovan—Assembly Bill 91, 78, and 75. These bills prioritize student protection, roadway safety, and judicial transparency. Assembly Bill 91 addresses the disregard for state law by the City of Milwaukee and
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care approved a number of bills designed to improve the healthcare experience for Wisconsin’s citizens. These bills include allowing direct primary care (DPC), requiring written consent to conduct pelvic examinations on unconscious patients, allowing physician assistants and advanced
The Assembly today passed 53-44 along party lines AB 91, which would impose a penalty on Milwaukee Public Schools and the city if 25 school resource officers are not in schools within 30 days of the bill becoming law. If the city and schools do not comply, the city of Milwaukee would lose 10% of its shared revenue, and MPS would lose 20% of its per-pupil aid.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today led a coalition of seven attorneys general in issuing a joint statement in support of efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution (CR). As the Attorneys General of seven states, we stand in strong support of the effort
MADISON, Wis. — After losing last night’s debate, Brad Schimel fled. He dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged from questions after the debate on his losing performance and failed record. It was just the latest example of Schimel’s rudderless and flailing campaign. After spending the evening doubling down on his support
MADISON – Don Wahlin, founder of Stoughton Trailers, was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame at the Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards ceremony last month. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last year
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 8. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Frank D. Remington’s retirement, effective May 3, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.
MADISON WI – Today, the Seventh Circuit has reversed its injunction against the Indiana Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law, holding that plaintiff LS Power’s complaint lies with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, not the Indiana Commissioners. LS Power opposes ROFR laws which grant incumbent providers the first opportunity to
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel has long been focused on right-wing partisan politics and pushing his own extreme agenda onto our state. Now, there’s no doubt that he’s Donald Trump’s guy in Wisconsin and will prioritize Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda over being fair and impartial on the Court. Even going
After 9 hours of testimony going late into the night, Republicans on the Assembly Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee reconvened to pass Assembly Bill 104, a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Republicans are all
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado delivered her maiden speech on the Assembly Floor in support of AB 74. The bill mandates that when a report of sexual misconduct by a school staff member is received by the school’s administration, the parents or guardians of any student involved must be
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as
WASHINGTON, DC — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined the Ruthless Variety Progrum to talk about the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch full interview HERE. On Impact of Supreme Court Election: “It is our last chance to flip the court back from a