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WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In an attempt to cover up her shady history, far-left Madison judge Susan Crawford wasted no time spewing lies about Judge Brad Schimel. Here’s her ugly TRUTH: Crawford released a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Shullsburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am at Waukesha Café House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in
[Milwaukee, WI] Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting Professor Norman Finkelstein for a ‘moderated discussion’ on Thursday, February 6th at UW-Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Room. In response, the local chapter of Betar, a far-right militant Zionist youth movement, has publicly stated
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee,
MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and
MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane
Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload… 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
Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life. In
GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.
A state watchdog group filed a complaint against Schimel, accusing him of violating state judicial codes by making direct appeals for campaign donations.
Two members of the Elections Commission pitched proposed rules for election observers as an improvement over current standards that would provide more access to the process and certainty over what they can view as ballots are cast.
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel has released a new TV ad accusing liberal rival Susan Crawford of botching an appeal, allowing a rapist to go free. According to AdImpact, Schimel, Crawford and the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking
Milwaukee, WI – Jason Rae was elected to a third term as Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the organization’s recent Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, winning with 338.5 votes to 68.5 votes. Receiving nearly 83% of
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In an attempt to cover up her shady history, far-left Madison judge Susan Crawford wasted no time spewing lies about Judge Brad Schimel. Here’s her ugly TRUTH: Crawford released a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500 bond. The man now lives within miles of an elementary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Shullsburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains on several streets in the city of Shullsburg. Activities related
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am at Waukesha Café House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any state government questions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in 36 counties across the state. Projec… Please log in to access subscriber
[Milwaukee, WI] Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting Professor Norman Finkelstein for a ‘moderated discussion’ on Thursday, February 6th at UW-Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Room. In response, the local chapter of Betar, a far-right militant Zionist youth movement, has publicly stated its intent to disrupt the event on X (formerly Twitter).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee, similar to bans for Members of Congress and other federal
MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort Judge Crawford’s image reflects his focus on misleading voters rather
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and law enforcement to do more with fewer resources. It is
MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane immigration policy. Under current Wisconsin law, local law enforcement has
Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload… 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.
Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life. In response to Trump waging war against Wisconsin schools and families,
GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.
A state watchdog group filed a complaint against Schimel, accusing him of violating state judicial codes by making direct appeals for campaign donations.
Two members of the Elections Commission pitched proposed rules for election observers as an improvement over current standards that would provide more access to the process and certainty over what they can view as ballots are cast.
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel has released a new TV ad accusing liberal rival Susan Crawford of botching an appeal, allowing a rapist to go free. According to AdImpact, Schimel, Crawford and the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together have now put more than $5.4 million on TV through
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus celebrated the beginning of
MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands of Tribal elders and their families,
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items and rulemaking efforts to address concerns surrounding clean, safe, and
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking answers about the FBI’s use of cellular data in the inv…
Milwaukee, WI – Jason Rae was elected to a third term as Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the organization’s recent Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, winning with 338.5 votes to 68.5 votes. Receiving nearly 83% of the vote, Rae was the highest vote getter of any