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WAUKESHA, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), the state’s largest law enforcement group, endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Serving over 10,000 active and retired law enforcement members, WPPA’s endorsement is the most
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) andJeff Merkley (D-OR), led a bicameral letter with 97 of their colleagues to President Trump urging him to maintain CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention. If the Division
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, it was revealed that Elon Musk’s America PAC is now offering $100 to voters to try and buy the Supreme Court election for Brad Schimel. Campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk
MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday, Judge Susan Crawford will embark on her Common Sense Justice Tour, a 10-day statewide tour across Wisconsin to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake in this race. “I’ve spent my career fighting
As we approach another election that pits the best of who cares against themselves, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to call on the Wisconsin Election Commission; the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections; and the Senate Committee
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview the April 1 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and her legislative Republican colleagues voted to approve legislation that protects the unique competition of women’s sports and prevents gender mutilation for minors. Rep. Duchow released the following statement upon the
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Not Okay,’ highlighting the radical special interests backing Susan Crawford’s campaign. “Susan Crawford is supported by radical special interests that support transgender men in girls’ bathrooms, biological men
The richest man in the world is the biggest spender on behalf of a right-wing effort to take control of a state Supreme Court.
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a series of anti-trans bills championed by Republican Assembly members. While Wisconsin families are managing real challenges such as limited healthcare access, high grocery prices, and underfunded public schools, the
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and stripped of his tenure; LaVar Charleston was removed from administration but allowed to return to teaching.
While many municipalities throw up roadblocks, Brown County village welcomes increased supply of homes.
With a decade of stability in funding for solar tax credits and incentives in Wisconsin, businesses like Northwind Solar have been able to confidently invest in employees and infrastructure for solar projects. However, this progress is at risk due to pressure at the federal level to stop funding for clean energy and solar initiatives that create jobs for Wisconsin communities.
Thomas-Greenfield: Us leaving our leadership role vacant is opening the door. It’s offering China leadership on a silver platter.
MADISON – Today, President Trump dictated an Executive Order calling for the Secretary of Education to dissolve the Department of Education. Representative Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) released the following statement: “As I have said before, we have a responsibility to our children
Turn up and confront them. If you are angry, show it. Remember they are more scared of you than they are of Trump.
Madison – This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly met twice to consider numerous pieces of legislation. Among the bills approved by the chamber were Assembly Bills 24, 100, 102, 103, and 104, which would assist the federal government in deporting
Madison- Representative Piwowarczyk and Assembly Republicans passed several bills to protect our kids. AB 100 and AB 102, the cornerstone of this legislation, ensure that athletic teams in public schools, private schools, and universities will be organized based on the
MADISON, WI – Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) joined Democratic colleagues, community organizers, justice advocates, and Mayor Jim Paine in introducing the Economic Justice Bill of Rights. The resolution codifies the right to a job that provides dignity at work and
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Republicans passed legislation preventing men from competing in girls’ sports and using girls’ locker rooms. Additionally, legislation passed that bans sex-change surgery and puberty blockers being provided to children. “Commonsense and sanity prevailed today
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), the state’s largest law enforcement group, endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Serving over 10,000 active and retired law enforcement members, WPPA’s endorsement is the most significant endorsement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to date.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) andJeff Merkley (D-OR), led a bicameral letter with 97 of their colleagues to President Trump urging him to maintain CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention. If the Division is shuttered, the United States can expect to see thousands
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, it was revealed that Elon Musk’s America PAC is now offering $100 to voters to try and buy the Supreme Court election for Brad Schimel. Campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk is trying to buy a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme
MADISON, Wis. – On Saturday, Judge Susan Crawford will embark on her Common Sense Justice Tour, a 10-day statewide tour across Wisconsin to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake in this race. “I’ve spent my career fighting to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites,
As we approach another election that pits the best of who cares against themselves, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to call on the Wisconsin Election Commission; the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections; and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections, and Consumer Protection to make adjustments
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview the April 1 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and her legislative Republican colleagues voted to approve legislation that protects the unique competition of women’s sports and prevents gender mutilation for minors. Rep. Duchow released the following statement upon the conclusion of the Assembly Floor Session: “Our daughters deserve better
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Not Okay,’ highlighting the radical special interests backing Susan Crawford’s campaign. “Susan Crawford is supported by radical special interests that support transgender men in girls’ bathrooms, biological men in women’s sports, and provide puberty blockers to children… Please log in to
The richest man in the world is the biggest spender on behalf of a right-wing effort to take control of a state Supreme Court.
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a series of anti-trans bills championed by Republican Assembly members. While Wisconsin families are managing real challenges such as limited healthcare access, high grocery prices, and underfunded public schools, the Chamber has wasted the taxpayers’ dollars by passing legislation that
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and stripped of his tenure; LaVar Charleston was removed from administration but allowed to return to teaching.
While many municipalities throw up roadblocks, Brown County village welcomes increased supply of homes.
With a decade of stability in funding for solar tax credits and incentives in Wisconsin, businesses like Northwind Solar have been able to confidently invest in employees and infrastructure for solar projects. However, this progress is at risk due to pressure at the federal level to stop funding for clean energy and solar initiatives that create jobs for Wisconsin communities.
Thomas-Greenfield: Us leaving our leadership role vacant is opening the door. It’s offering China leadership on a silver platter.
MADISON – Today, President Trump dictated an Executive Order calling for the Secretary of Education to dissolve the Department of Education. Representative Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) released the following statement: “As I have said before, we have a responsibility to our children to act in the best interests of their future. Today,
Turn up and confront them. If you are angry, show it. Remember they are more scared of you than they are of Trump.
Madison – This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly met twice to consider numerous pieces of legislation. Among the bills approved by the chamber were Assembly Bills 24, 100, 102, 103, and 104, which would assist the federal government in deporting criminal illegal aliens and protect children and families from extreme
Madison- Representative Piwowarczyk and Assembly Republicans passed several bills to protect our kids. AB 100 and AB 102, the cornerstone of this legislation, ensure that athletic teams in public schools, private schools, and universities will be organized based on the biological sex of the participants. This move directly challenges the
MADISON, WI – Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) joined Democratic colleagues, community organizers, justice advocates, and Mayor Jim Paine in introducing the Economic Justice Bill of Rights. The resolution codifies the right to a job that provides dignity at work and pays a living wage; the right to adequately funded public
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Republicans passed legislation preventing men from competing in girls’ sports and using girls’ locker rooms. Additionally, legislation passed that bans sex-change surgery and puberty blockers being provided to children. “Commonsense and sanity prevailed today in the Legislature,” said Rep. Krug. “It’s a little bit