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MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today cleared legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders. “Led by organized
Green Bay – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget. The proposal contains several appropriations for Green Bay and the Green Bay area, including multiple renovations and upgrades on the UW-Green Bay campus. Today, the Governor visited the campus
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and Dane County judge Susan Crawford is facing widespread criticism after publicly telling lies about her opponent’s history of successfully processing rape kits. Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a nonpartisan group supporting candidate Brad
MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From
MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend. For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled “Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?” Key takeaways from the report: Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they
When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be
The governor slams Trump Administration for once again trying to walk back promised funding to support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, urges Trump Administration to immediatelyrestore funding Congress already approved Amid looming threats of trade wars impacting Wisconsin farmers, producers, and agricultural industries,Trump Administration intends to cut funding for programs designed to strengt… Please log in to access subscriber
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) urged the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to consider moving federal agency offices out of Dane County due to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) classifying the jurisdiction as “non-cooperative.” Tiffany’s suggestion that DOGE
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Yesterday, Judge Brad Schimel visited Dane County as part of his 72 County tour of Wisconsin. Judge Schimel met with employees and toured Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee to discuss what is at stake on April 1. Judge Brad
Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers interested in becoming organ donors can add their names to the Wisconsin Donor Registry when filing their taxes — a new option in 2025. Following the passage of Wis. Stat. § 157.06 (2023) by Governor Evers, the
WWSP 90FM’s annual 54-hour trivia contest returns for its 55th year at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with “Trivia 55: NO LIMIT” April 11-13. Trivia has been offered from the WWSP 90FM headquarters at UW-Stevens Point’s Communication Arts Center,
MILWAUKEE, WI – Last night Senator Dora Drake hosted her first Budget Listening Session with fellow representatives Darrin Madison, Sequanna Taylor, and Russell Goodwin at the Villard Square Library. Here the Senator and her colleagues outlined Governor Evers’ proposal and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Jake Jansky as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Administrator. “Administrator Jansky is well prepared to lead DCI, which investigates serious crimes across the state,” said
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Washington Post today further confirmed what we already knew: that Elon Musk is attempting to buy Brad Schimel a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court so Schimel can be a “support network” for Musk and Donald Trump. According to
Whether through misleading arguments, frustrating questions on “electability” or problematic tough-on-crime ads, campaigns for state Supreme Court have gone in a troubling direction.
After six years in office, Evers has consistently argued that the removal of lead pipes is a top health priority, but has failed to offer a clear and strategic plan to achieve this objective.
Belmont, Wisconsin, hadn’t been all that close to the political action since it briefly served in 1836 as the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory. But on Saturday, the quiet village of 989 people felt like the hottest spot on the political map.
Resilience in the face of Trump’s leadership
If the additional Forest Service cuts of 7,000 are added to the approximate 3,400 employees already shed, it would amount to more than a third of the workforce. At the same time, Trump has touted a plan to mow down millions of acres of National Forest trees.
MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today cleared legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders. “Led by organized gangs that resell stolen goods, these brazen criminals repeatedly victimize our neighborhoods
Green Bay – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget. The proposal contains several appropriations for Green Bay and the Green Bay area, including multiple renovations and upgrades on the UW-Green Bay campus. Today, the Governor visited the campus to discuss his investments. “I am so excited and grateful
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and Dane County judge Susan Crawford is facing widespread criticism after publicly telling lies about her opponent’s history of successfully processing rape kits. Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a nonpartisan group supporting candidate Brad Schimel for the state’s Supreme Court seat, sent Crawford a
MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From 2012 to 2022, Kinser was at Rocketship, a private school
MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend. For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding and funnel it into unaccountable private schools. Now, she’s refusing
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled “Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?” Key takeaways from the report: Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they import goods from other countries In theory, the burden from
When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be asked to present a REAL ID compliant driver license or
The governor slams Trump Administration for once again trying to walk back promised funding to support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, urges Trump Administration to immediatelyrestore funding Congress already approved Amid looming threats of trade wars impacting Wisconsin farmers, producers, and agricultural industries,Trump Administration intends to cut funding for programs designed to strengt… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) urged the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to consider moving federal agency offices out of Dane County due to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) classifying the jurisdiction as “non-cooperative.” Tiffany’s suggestion that DOGE explore other parts of the state as potential relocation destinations
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Yesterday, Judge Brad Schimel visited Dane County as part of his 72 County tour of Wisconsin. Judge Schimel met with employees and toured Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee to discuss what is at stake on April 1. Judge Brad Schimel is the only candidate dedicated to representing Wisconsinites of
Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers interested in becoming organ donors can add their names to the Wisconsin Donor Registry when filing their taxes — a new option in 2025. Following the passage of Wis. Stat. § 157.06 (2023) by Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) added an Anatomical Gift (Organ
WWSP 90FM’s annual 54-hour trivia contest returns for its 55th year at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with “Trivia 55: NO LIMIT” April 11-13. Trivia has been offered from the WWSP 90FM headquarters at UW-Stevens Point’s Communication Arts Center, 1101 Reserve St., Stevens Point, since 1970. Teams must register
MILWAUKEE, WI – Last night Senator Dora Drake hosted her first Budget Listening Session with fellow representatives Darrin Madison, Sequanna Taylor, and Russell Goodwin at the Villard Square Library. Here the Senator and her colleagues outlined Governor Evers’ proposal and the historic investments to support our children and lower costs
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Jake Jansky as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Administrator. “Administrator Jansky is well prepared to lead DCI, which investigates serious crimes across the state,” said AG Kaul. “Jake’s experience will serve DCI well in fulfilling
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Washington Post today further confirmed what we already knew: that Elon Musk is attempting to buy Brad Schimel a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court so Schimel can be a “support network” for Musk and Donald Trump. According to the Washington Post, “the Wisconsin Supreme Court race was not initially
Whether through misleading arguments, frustrating questions on “electability” or problematic tough-on-crime ads, campaigns for state Supreme Court have gone in a troubling direction.
After six years in office, Evers has consistently argued that the removal of lead pipes is a top health priority, but has failed to offer a clear and strategic plan to achieve this objective.
Belmont, Wisconsin, hadn’t been all that close to the political action since it briefly served in 1836 as the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory. But on Saturday, the quiet village of 989 people felt like the hottest spot on the political map.
Resilience in the face of Trump’s leadership
If the additional Forest Service cuts of 7,000 are added to the approximate 3,400 employees already shed, it would amount to more than a third of the workforce. At the same time, Trump has touted a plan to mow down millions of acres of National Forest trees.