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MADISON — A report released today by the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy found that non-competitively developed electrical infrastructure projects cost ratepayers nearly 20% more than competitively developed projects — a major warning sign to lawmakers with Right of First Refusal
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to Elon Musk buying off extreme politician Brad Schimel with a round of false and negative TV ads, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “In D.C., Elon Musk has taken control of Americans’
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging eligible organizations to apply for grant funding to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services to Wisconsin residents. The grant funding opportunities include the Nonprofit Access Grant Program
The next Wisconsin election is here! The 2025 Spring Primary Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There is a statewide primary for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as for many important local offices which
Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government-adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the two-state legislature representatives on the Board of Directors. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, Appleton) and Representative Lee Snodgrass (D,
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford hit the campaign trail to meet with voters across Western Wisconsin, making stops in La Crosse, Black River Falls, and Eau Claire on Saturday. During the meet and greets,
MILWAUKEE —Hon. Brad Schimel, state circuit court judge and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get
The head of the MMAC says a recent air quality classification change for southeastern Wisconsin is likely the “most significant threat” to the regional economy, and could drive away companies looking to set up shop in the area. Speaking Friday
MADISON – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) announced that he has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. Representative Udell released the following statement: “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Governor’s Broadband Task
Green Bay, WI – “The governor’s proposal to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution is part of a larger plan to reform the Department of Corrections which will save taxpayer dollars and improve public safety. My dad worked at GBCI for
Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new TV ad that charges conservative rival Brad Schimel is corrupted to the “extreme” for accepting a donation from a lawyer whose client then got a plea deal on child porn charges.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in La Crosse, Jackson, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Washington Counties. “Wisconsinites are deprived of justice when courts are used as weapons to enforce political agendas
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters ahead of Tuesday’s Spring Primary. Here’s what to know: There is only one statewide race on the ballot in Tuesday’s Spring Primary, and that is the contest for State
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the sixth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.
MADISON, WI – With yet another harmful constitutional amendment on the April ballot and more on the horizon, Nick Ramos, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director, issued the following statement: “While it may be a new year, the Legislature is back with its same
Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Election is Tuesday (February 18) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison and other enclaves of the Resistance are in a dither over Elon Musk and his Musketeers who are dumpster diving into the recesses of federal government in search of waste and fraud.
The 2026 election for governor in Wisconsin will be absolutely crucial: The state bureaucracy must be dismantled along with the federal bureaucracy if MAGA-MAHA is to ultimately succeed.
MADISON — A report released today by the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy found that non-competitively developed electrical infrastructure projects cost ratepayers nearly 20% more than competitively developed projects — a major warning sign to lawmakers with Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation having recently been introduced in the state legislature.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to Elon Musk buying off extreme politician Brad Schimel with a round of false and negative TV ads, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “In D.C., Elon Musk has taken control of Americans’ private financial information and cut funding for hungry kids. Now,
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging eligible organizations to apply for grant funding to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services to Wisconsin residents. The grant funding opportunities include the Nonprofit Access Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program. Both grant programs are
The next Wisconsin election is here! The 2025 Spring Primary Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There is a statewide primary for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as for many important local offices which may include making initial primary election choices for other judges
Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government-adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the two-state legislature representatives on the Board of Directors. Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, Appleton) and Representative Lee Snodgrass (D, Appleton) join 22 other women to comprise the full board.
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford hit the campaign trail to meet with voters across Western Wisconsin, making stops in La Crosse, Black River Falls, and Eau Claire on Saturday. During the meet and greets, Judge Crawford called out Brad Schimel for letting more than
MILWAUKEE —Hon. Brad Schimel, state circuit court judge and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get to Know” program series on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 12:15
The head of the MMAC says a recent air quality classification change for southeastern Wisconsin is likely the “most significant threat” to the regional economy, and could drive away companies looking to set up shop in the area. Speaking Friday during an online briefing, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President
MADISON – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) announced that he has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. Representative Udell released the following statement: “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Governor’s Broadband Task Force. Expanding broadband in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI – “The governor’s proposal to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution is part of a larger plan to reform the Department of Corrections which will save taxpayer dollars and improve public safety. My dad worked at GBCI for 34 years. My first priority will be to make sure
Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new TV ad that charges conservative rival Brad Schimel is corrupted to the “extreme” for accepting a donation from a lawyer whose client then got a plea deal on child porn charges.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in La Crosse, Jackson, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Washington Counties. “Wisconsinites are deprived of justice when courts are used as weapons to enforce political agendas – my opponent only offers more of the same lawlessness,” said
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters ahead of Tuesday’s Spring Primary. Here’s what to know: There is only one statewide race on the ballot in Tuesday’s Spring Primary, and that is the contest for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Spring Primary will narrow that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the sixth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. This meeting is part of a
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.
MADISON, WI – With yet another harmful constitutional amendment on the April ballot and more on the horizon, Nick Ramos, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director, issued the following statement: “While it may be a new year, the Legislature is back with its same old trick – hijacking our democratic process by legislating through
Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Election is Tuesday (February 18) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs to show
Madison and other enclaves of the Resistance are in a dither over Elon Musk and his Musketeers who are dumpster diving into the recesses of federal government in search of waste and fraud.
The 2026 election for governor in Wisconsin will be absolutely crucial: The state bureaucracy must be dismantled along with the federal bureaucracy if MAGA-MAHA is to ultimately succeed.