MADISON, Wis. — From the familiar comforts of conservative talk radio yesterday, far-right politician Brad Schimel took a page out of election-denier Eric Hovde’s playbook and spread debunked election conspiracy theories about nonexistent voter fraud in Milwaukee. Schimel’s comments drew immediate rebuke from a bipartisan group
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $6.3 million in funding to 58 agencies across the state through the Specialized Transit Program to improve local transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The joint federal and state … Please log in to access subscriber content. If
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly heard AB 24, relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Assembly Bill 24 is not only redundant legislation, but it also eliminates local
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Work to reconstruct US 51 between Spring Road and 5th Street in Stoughton, Dane County, is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 24. Other improvements include reconstructing the existing 2-lane urban section of US 51 to include a travel lane and
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer and State Representative Ann Roe are recognizing March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This session, Sen. Spreitzer and Rep. Roe introduced 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 12/Assembly Joint Resolution 13 to designate March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting their offices take immediate action to
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he would be holding a telephone town hall on Monday, March 24th, at 5:00pm CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s third telephone town hall of the year. He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year. “One of my
MADISON, Wis. — During last week’s debate, far-right candidate Brad Schimel doubled down on his extreme record opposing reproductive freedom. Brad Schimel has worked hard to dismantle reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and we know he won’t change his stripes now. Brad Schimel confirmed
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto), a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, announced today that the Committee’s public hearings for the 2025-26 State Budget will include a stop in Northeast Wisconsin, visiting Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2.
MADISON — In celebration of Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is proud to announce the launch of high-quality music, lesson plans, and materials developed by Wisconsin artists and educators. These free
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel was on WISN radio talking about making the election “too big to rig” and election fraud. The Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Lieutenant Governor
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel is peddling dangerous election conspiracy theories, which has drawn an extraordinary rebuke from former Republican Attorney General, and Schimel’s predecessor, J.B. Van Hollen and a bipartisan group of leaders. On the Jay Weber Show yesterday, Brad Schimel espoused dangerous
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the
MADISON, Wis. – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Thomas Fowler delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature today. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Goodwin delivered the
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation he co-authored which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an individual booked into jail
Press Release – Rep. Goodwin Condemns Milwaukee Violence, Calls for JusticeDownload … 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
(MADISON, Wis) – On Tuesday, March 18th, Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: It was an honor to
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for
Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, who is the vice-chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, says in a new Capitol Chats episode that addressing addiction in the state is important to her because of how many people are impacted each day.
MADISON, Wis. — From the familiar comforts of conservative talk radio yesterday, far-right politician Brad Schimel took a page out of election-denier Eric Hovde’s playbook and spread debunked election conspiracy theories about nonexistent voter fraud in Milwaukee. Schimel’s comments drew immediate rebuke from a bipartisan group dedicated to dispelling election disinfo… Please log in to access
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $6.3 million in funding to 58 agencies across the state through the Specialized Transit Program to improve local transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The joint federal and state … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly heard AB 24, relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Assembly Bill 24 is not only redundant legislation, but it also eliminates local control. County sheriff departments already have the ability to opt-in
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2025 unemployment rates increased
Work to reconstruct US 51 between Spring Road and 5th Street in Stoughton, Dane County, is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 24. Other improvements include reconstructing the existing 2-lane urban section of US 51 to include a travel lane and bicycle lane in each direction, reconstructing sidewalk, curb ramps and
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer and State Representative Ann Roe are recognizing March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This session, Sen. Spreitzer and Rep. Roe introduced 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 12/Assembly Joint Resolution 13 to designate March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month, which passed the Wisconsin State Senate yesterday with unanimous
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting their offices take immediate action to remove all redactions from interview transcripts relating to the Departmen…
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he would be holding a telephone town hall on Monday, March 24th, at 5:00pm CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s third telephone town hall of the year. He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year. “One of my top priorities as a Member of Congress is to be
MADISON, Wis. — During last week’s debate, far-right candidate Brad Schimel doubled down on his extreme record opposing reproductive freedom. Brad Schimel has worked hard to dismantle reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and we know he won’t change his stripes now. Brad Schimel confirmed he thinks Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 abortion ban is “valid” and
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto), a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, announced today that the Committee’s public hearings for the 2025-26 State Budget will include a stop in Northeast Wisconsin, visiting Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2. “As a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, I’m proud
MADISON — In celebration of Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is proud to announce the launch of high-quality music, lesson plans, and materials developed by Wisconsin artists and educators. These free resources are designed to inspire creativity and engage students across
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel was on WISN radio talking about making the election “too big to rig” and election fraud. The Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Former U.S. Representative Scott Klug and former Democratic
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel is peddling dangerous election conspiracy theories, which has drawn an extraordinary rebuke from former Republican Attorney General, and Schimel’s predecessor, J.B. Van Hollen and a bipartisan group of leaders. On the Jay Weber Show yesterday, Brad Schimel espoused dangerous conspiracy theories to please his corrupt backer Elon Musk: “That’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the health and commerce on the Great Lakes, including the countless
MADISON, Wis. – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Thomas Fowler delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature today. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Goodwin delivered the following statement: “Thank you, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St.
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation he co-authored which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an individual booked into jail is charged with a felony. “We must do everything we
Press Release – Rep. Goodwin Condemns Milwaukee Violence, Calls for JusticeDownload … 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.
(MADISON, Wis) – On Tuesday, March 18th, Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: It was an honor to participate in my first State of the Tribes event and
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for citizens to hold their government accountable. The Quote: WILL Policy Director,
Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, who is the vice-chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee, says in a new Capitol Chats episode that addressing addiction in the state is important to her because of how many people are impacted each day.