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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – Yesterday, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (D – Lodi) and Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) hosted a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the local impacts of federal cuts and potential actions. Also joining the roundtable
MADISON, WISCONSIN & LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA – The Wisconsin State Legislature has adopted Senate Joint Resolution 16, officially designating May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin. Inspired by Louisiana’s 2021 Senate Resolution 116, Wisconsin embraces the same language and spirit to
Quotes of the Week Is it possible that we don’t pass a budget? It’s possible, but I think as I look back, it’s never been done. So what’s the advantage of us doing it? It’s on the table. … if
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Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin and ASDC President Jane Kleeb announced a historic four-year agreement to provide a combined total of $1 million every month to all 57 Democratic state and territory parties – making this our largest investment in state parties
MADISON, WI – As organizations committed to protecting democracy, civil rights, and equal justice in Wisconsin, we are deeply troubled by the news of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest by federal agents at the courthouse. Judge Dugan is a
BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan: “Last week, I warned that President Trump and his administration had increased their threats to citizens and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the arrest of a Milwaukee County judge: “In this country, people who are suspected of criminal wrongdoing are innocent until their guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt and they
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Trump Administration’s blatant overreach and misuse of power in arresting duly elected Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Today’s Trump-ordered arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Friday, April 25, FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. To refer to this heinous attack as alarming would be an understatement. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this arrest and
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was shocked and dismayed to learn of the actions taken unilaterally by four members of the State Assembly over Easter weekend. On Saturday, April 19th, Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, and Phelps presented a legislative citation on behalf
Milwaukee, WI – All people are entitled to due process in any functional democracy. That the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel’s on social media is indicative of the true goal of this action –
MADISON, Wis – According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI this morning and charged with two felonies. In response, Representative Anderson released the following statement: “I just learned of the
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of grant funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for the future and fill critical workforce needs. Up to $1,021,363 million in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the news of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan: “In the United States, we have a system of checks and balances
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss how GOP lawmakers may seek to get around Gov. Tony Evers’ veto authority, efforts to reach a tax cut deal, this week’s action in the Legislature, Evers administration guidance on how state employees should respond to ICE visits, the race for state Dem Party chair and more.
MILWAUKEE, WI – According to media reports and the U.S. Marshall’s office in Washington, D.C. the Honorable Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by U.S. Marshalls this morning. She was taken into custody at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. This action represents
“I have received a number of media inquiries seeking comment on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. The judicial code of conduct restricts judges from commenting on pending or impending matters in any court. Judge Dugan’s court calendar will be
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that upheld the governor’s line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers edited the ’23-’25 state budget to extend a two-year school funding increase by 400 years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – Yesterday, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (D – Lodi) and Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) hosted a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the local impacts of federal cuts and potential actions. Also joining the roundtable was Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Senators and participants released the
MADISON, WISCONSIN & LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA – The Wisconsin State Legislature has adopted Senate Joint Resolution 16, officially designating May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin. Inspired by Louisiana’s 2021 Senate Resolution 116, Wisconsin embraces the same language and spirit to honor the dignity of all working men and women, celebrating
Quotes of the Week Is it possible that we don’t pass a budget? It’s possible, but I think as I look back, it’s never been done. So what’s the advantage of us doing it? It’s on the table. … if we can’t find a way for us to get to
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Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin and ASDC President Jane Kleeb announced a historic four-year agreement to provide a combined total of $1 million every month to all 57 Democratic state and territory parties – making this our largest investment in state parties to date. Through Chair Martin’s “organize everywhere, win anywhere” strategy,
MADISON, WI – As organizations committed to protecting democracy, civil rights, and equal justice in Wisconsin, we are deeply troubled by the news of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest by federal agents at the courthouse. Judge Dugan is a dedicated and principled public servant, guided by fairness, compassion, and
BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan: “Last week, I warned that President Trump and his administration had increased their threats to citizens and noncitizens alike after the illegal arrest and deportation of Kilmar
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the arrest of a Milwaukee County judge: “In this country, people who are suspected of criminal wrongdoing are innocent until their guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt and they are found guilty by a jury of their peers—this is
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and policies that promote equal access to education
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Trump Administration’s blatant overreach and misuse of power in arresting duly elected Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Today’s Trump-ordered arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is a blatant attack on our freedoms and the
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Friday, April 25, FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. To refer to this heinous attack as alarming would be an understatement. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this arrest and demands that the charges against Dugan be dropped immediately! FBI
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was shocked and dismayed to learn of the actions taken unilaterally by four members of the State Assembly over Easter weekend. On Saturday, April 19th, Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, and Phelps presented a legislative citation on behalf of the entire State Assembly to an individual, recognizing her for
Milwaukee, WI – All people are entitled to due process in any functional democracy. That the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel’s on social media is indicative of the true goal of this action – to intimidate other judges into complying with this administration’s authoritarian
MADISON, Wis – According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI this morning and charged with two felonies. In response, Representative Anderson released the following statement: “I just learned of the arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Dugan by the FBI
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of grant funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for the future and fill critical workforce needs. Up to $1,021,363 million in grant funds is available through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the news of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan: “In the United States, we have a system of checks and balances and separations of power for damn good reasons. The President’s
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss how GOP lawmakers may seek to get around Gov. Tony Evers’ veto authority, efforts to reach a tax cut deal, this week’s action in the Legislature, Evers administration guidance on how state employees should respond to ICE visits, the race for state Dem Party chair and more.
MILWAUKEE, WI – According to media reports and the U.S. Marshall’s office in Washington, D.C. the Honorable Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by U.S. Marshalls this morning. She was taken into custody at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. This action represents a flagrant attempt by the Trump Administration to use armed
“I have received a number of media inquiries seeking comment on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. The judicial code of conduct restricts judges from commenting on pending or impending matters in any court. Judge Dugan’s court calendar will be covered by another judge as needed.”… Please log in to
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision that upheld the governor’s line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers edited the ’23-’25 state budget to extend a two-year school funding increase by 400 years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.