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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.
I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.
Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level.
High-speed rail, with rare exceptions, is a boondoggle. The massive cost overruns, project delays and incompetence with the proposed line in California further prove that my logic was correct.
If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they’d do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage.
Lawsuits and stern statements won’t cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will.
‘Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to break Social Security so they can rob it,’ says the former agency head.
This week, much of the world can witness the differences between a man known to be honorable and caring and one known to be a blowhard and the epitome of malodorous.
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TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after
WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many
“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log
Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following
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.
I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.
Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level.
High-speed rail, with rare exceptions, is a boondoggle. The massive cost overruns, project delays and incompetence with the proposed line in California further prove that my logic was correct.
If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they’d do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage.
Lawsuits and stern statements won’t cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will.
‘Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to break Social Security so they can rob it,’ says the former agency head.
This week, much of the world can witness the differences between a man known to be honorable and caring and one known to be a blowhard and the epitome of malodorous.
… 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.
TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, officials confirmed. Dugan
WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many community members and students who value the specialized education that
“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following statement: “Protecting the forests and other natural resources that make