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But fairer voter boundaries may force an end to state Republicans’ imperial rule.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz should apologize to Dan Kelly after it was revealed that her campaign viciously mocked her opponent with horses planted in campaign commercials. Instead, she’s arrogantly refusing to comment.
Together, we can confront the threat of AI-driven disinformation and ensure that the voice of the people remains clear and unaltered in our democracy.
MADISON –Today Sen. Brad Pfaff and Rep. Jill Billings introduced LRB 5764. The legislation would exempt PFAS groundwater standards from the 2017 REINS act, an overreaching Walker-era policy that recently blocked the DNR’s ability to set those standards, until the
O’Donnell calls right of first refusal for the power transmission industry “fundamentally anti-capitalist, anti-conservative and anti-American.”
Because of Gov. Tony Evers, more than 67,000 acres of woodland between Rhinelander and Crandon — the Pelican River Forest — will be permanently protected.
Community solar is a solution that brings a plethora of benefits to a broad base of consumers, transforming the way we access and think about energy, as well as reduce energy costs for Wisconsin families and businesses.
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Local judges keep releasing dangerous criminals on low or no bail.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI), legislation to establish an initiative to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor. The legislation creates a non-regulatory and collaborative
No one who has studied history or law, even in a cursory type of way, could imagine that our courts would have to seriously address one of those questions that usually only gets posed in a dorm room where a group sits around talking late into the night.
He’s basically saying that he has a golden issue here against Biden and so he’ll oppose any deal at all because even one that would give him everything he wants would help his opponent.
She looks like a cheerleader but they see the wickedest of witches. A secret agent of the Pentagon who’s masterminding an elaborate PsyOp with the NFL to fix the outcome of the Super Bowl in order to boost the fortunes of the current occupant of the White House.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 4-10, 2024, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. Most
In the article “Among the Thugs,” journalist Brendan O’Connor goes into detail about what it’s like spending time attending rallies and meetings organized by the likes of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other fascist groups that have sprung up in the country since the advent of Donald Trump.
Milwaukee, WI – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced stronger particulate matter standards that will help rid Wisconsin’s air of deadly pollution and limit climate change. The new National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter are 9 micrograms per
Ron Jansen, a long-time activist and candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor District 4, has been endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin, a statewide organization dedicated to economic, racial, and environmental justice, and achieving a Wisconsin and an America where every human
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The final roll call on the measure was 214 yeas and 216 nays. “Secretary Mayorkas has completely
“I voted against H.R. 7217 – I could not support a bill that fails to meet the security needs of all our allies and excludes critical funding to help civilians in humanitarian crisis. I support aid to Israel as the
“Today, I voted ‘No’ on House Republicans’ baseless impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Director Alejandro Mayorkas. This effort is political theater to score cheap points over border policy. I am glad some of my colleagues across the aisle voted
But fairer voter boundaries may force an end to state Republicans’ imperial rule.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz should apologize to Dan Kelly after it was revealed that her campaign viciously mocked her opponent with horses planted in campaign commercials. Instead, she’s arrogantly refusing to comment.
Together, we can confront the threat of AI-driven disinformation and ensure that the voice of the people remains clear and unaltered in our democracy.
MADISON –Today Sen. Brad Pfaff and Rep. Jill Billings introduced LRB 5764. The legislation would exempt PFAS groundwater standards from the 2017 REINS act, an overreaching Walker-era policy that recently blocked the DNR’s ability to set those standards, until the legislature authorizes the process to continue. Government Affairs Manager Peter
O’Donnell calls right of first refusal for the power transmission industry “fundamentally anti-capitalist, anti-conservative and anti-American.”
Because of Gov. Tony Evers, more than 67,000 acres of woodland between Rhinelander and Crandon — the Pelican River Forest — will be permanently protected.
Community solar is a solution that brings a plethora of benefits to a broad base of consumers, transforming the way we access and think about energy, as well as reduce energy costs for Wisconsin families and businesses.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Local judges keep releasing dangerous criminals on low or no bail.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI), legislation to establish an initiative to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor. The legislation creates a non-regulatory and collaborative initiative to coordinate efforts and invest in bui… Please log
No one who has studied history or law, even in a cursory type of way, could imagine that our courts would have to seriously address one of those questions that usually only gets posed in a dorm room where a group sits around talking late into the night.
He’s basically saying that he has a golden issue here against Biden and so he’ll oppose any deal at all because even one that would give him everything he wants would help his opponent.
She looks like a cheerleader but they see the wickedest of witches. A secret agent of the Pentagon who’s masterminding an elaborate PsyOp with the NFL to fix the outcome of the Super Bowl in order to boost the fortunes of the current occupant of the White House.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 4-10, 2024, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage,
In the article “Among the Thugs,” journalist Brendan O’Connor goes into detail about what it’s like spending time attending rallies and meetings organized by the likes of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other fascist groups that have sprung up in the country since the advent of Donald Trump.
Milwaukee, WI – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced stronger particulate matter standards that will help rid Wisconsin’s air of deadly pollution and limit climate change. The new National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter are 9 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) for the annual standard and 35 µg/m3
Ron Jansen, a long-time activist and candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor District 4, has been endorsed by Citizen Action Wisconsin, a statewide organization dedicated to economic, racial, and environmental justice, and achieving a Wisconsin and an America where every human being has an equal opportunity to live a meaningful and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The final roll call on the measure was 214 yeas and 216 nays. “Secretary Mayorkas has completely breached public trust. You need not look any further than
“I voted against H.R. 7217 – I could not support a bill that fails to meet the security needs of all our allies and excludes critical funding to help civilians in humanitarian crisis. I support aid to Israel as the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas clearly shows there are
“Today, I voted ‘No’ on House Republicans’ baseless impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Director Alejandro Mayorkas. This effort is political theater to score cheap points over border policy. I am glad some of my colleagues across the aisle voted against this measure as well. In an attempt to legitimize