The future of federal funding for public libraries is uncertain, and with it, the future of many vital programs Wisconsinites rely on.
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly Committee today will exec legislation that would require most state employees to return to their agency offices by July 1. The bill before the State Affairs Committee would exempt telehealth services and duties performed
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, and it wasn’t even close. For Republicans, this isn’t just a loss; it’s a wake-up call.
What do you want for this country? Is it an authoritarian oligarchy or a populist democracy?
The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.
When government gets too big, the people in government think themselves all powerful. They begin to think that the private sector exists solely to serve them, to provide tax revenue to them.
When the president makes laws and policies that only Congress is allowed to make; this is not our America.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans today unveiled a new version of a heavily lobbied transmission bill opposed by some conservatives, adding provisions addressing farmland preservation and touting nuclear energy to win over previous GOP holdouts. Lawmakers dubbed the new
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MADISON — As Wisconsin navigates the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the state biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of a new effort to help the public better understand how state, federal, and local funding directly impacts the state’s K-12 public schools and libraries.
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00-10:00am at Café De Arts Roasters at 830 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks
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MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated
Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union,
TOP STORIES Gableman might temporarily lose law license after deal with Wisconsin regulation board… [OLR complaint] in November alleged Gableman [as Special Counsel] violated state code for professional conduct in 10 instances, including lying and disrespecting a judge. … In
There is not much public pushback against the accelerated attack on press freedoms.
Instead of making the rubble bounce, we wish Brad Schimel’s advisers had taken a different tack.
The future of federal funding for public libraries is uncertain, and with it, the future of many vital programs Wisconsinites rely on.
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly Committee today will exec legislation that would require most state employees to return to their agency offices by July 1. The bill before the State Affairs Committee would exempt telehealth services and duties performed off site prior to March 1, 2020. — Following the
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, and it wasn’t even close. For Republicans, this isn’t just a loss; it’s a wake-up call.
What do you want for this country? Is it an authoritarian oligarchy or a populist democracy?
The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.
When government gets too big, the people in government think themselves all powerful. They begin to think that the private sector exists solely to serve them, to provide tax revenue to them.
When the president makes laws and policies that only Congress is allowed to make; this is not our America.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans today unveiled a new version of a heavily lobbied transmission bill opposed by some conservatives, adding provisions addressing farmland preservation and touting nuclear energy to win over previous GOP holdouts. Lawmakers dubbed the new bill the “Wisconsin Energy Reform Act” and said the previous
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MADISON — As Wisconsin navigates the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the state biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of a new effort to help the public better understand how state, federal, and local funding directly impacts the state’s K-12 public schools and libraries. Funding the Future: H… Please log in to access subscriber
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00-10:00am at Café De Arts Roasters at 830 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks across Wisconsin. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) shared the following statement:
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MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given authority to investigate acts of insurance fraud as part of
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting false certifications in connection
Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a great brother, son, cousin, friend, and teammate who was widely
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership will honor three community and campus leaders with its Transformational Leadership awards as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. The IWL Transformational Leadership awards and
TOP STORIES Gableman might temporarily lose law license after deal with Wisconsin regulation board… [OLR complaint] in November alleged Gableman [as Special Counsel] violated state code for professional conduct in 10 instances, including lying and disrespecting a judge. … In March, Gableman declined to testify before the OLR, citing the
There is not much public pushback against the accelerated attack on press freedoms.
Instead of making the rubble bounce, we wish Brad Schimel’s advisers had taken a different tack.