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Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning —
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing the inaugural episode of his podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some: “As someone who listens to many podcasts, I know they’re a great place to have more in-depth conversations.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV advertisements as part of an ongoing statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The news ads highlight Brad Schimel’s failures to deliver justice for
MADISON—Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) testified today on legislation he introduced with Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) that places a reasonable limit on open-ended investigations into law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 25 modifies an obscure provision in state law that allows judges to re-open
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, Inc., the company that owns Facebook, regarding the social media platform’s alleged censorship of COVID-19
A unanimous state Supreme Court today ruled Wisconsin’s top elections official can continue serving in the role indefinitely, shooting down attempts by GOP lawmakers to remove Meagan Wolfe from the post.
The conservative Americans for Prosperity has launched a new ad backing Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel that says he’ll “follow the rule of law, not a partisan agenda.”
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser said at a WisPolitics candidate forum that she backs school choice because she “supports families making the best option for their kids.” Rival Jeff Wright, meanwhile, said he is concerned about a lack of transparency regarding funding of the voucher program.
Madison, WI— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, convened a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-032, a proposed rule that addresses the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers. “I appreciate the members
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court received notice from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission that a preliminary review of the complaint filed yesterday over an image manipulated by Brad Schimel’s campaign finds sufficient evidence for
An AI specialist with the Milwaukee School of Engineering predicts models like ChatGPT will soon hit a plateau, meaning a lot less short-term impact on jobs and society than the hype suggests. Jeremy Kedziora, endowed chair of artificial intelligence at
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are pushing back on the Trump Administration’s reported plans to unilaterally dismantle the Department of Education and called out Elon Musk’s access to Americans’
In an interview published this week, Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson, member of the Senate Committee on Education, proposed throwing a vast majority of the state’s budget surplus into the failing education system. “So the numbers, while it’s stunning — $4 billion to be able to meet the investment for
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to assure taxpayers that IRS Direct File, a free and convenient way to file federal income taxes directly with the IRS, remains a safe and secure option during the 2025 tax season. Direct File utilizes robust security measures to protect taxpayer
As President Trump and Congressional Republicans push for handouts that prioritize the ultra-wealthy and big corporations, they’re cutting funding for working families MADISON, Wis. – As some of the largest corporations prepare to shell out as much as $8 million for a single 30-second television ad this weekend, President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after he introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act and the House passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act: “I was proud to support the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation accomplishes a top legislative priority I passed in the Wisconsin State
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing the inaugural episode of his podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some: “As someone who listens to many podcasts, I know they’re a great place to have more in-depth conversations. Washington can be a complex place, so I put together
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sporting events that align with their gender, reversing protections for LGBTQ+ Americans put in place by the Biden Administration. Members of the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement in
MADISON—A Dane County Circuit Court judge today ruled that the state Department of Corrections (DOC) must immediately provide relief to mothers incarcerated or under community supervision eligible to participate in the Mother Young program, siding with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin, with pro bono assistance from Quarles
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV advertisements as part of an ongoing statewide seven-figure broadcast and cable buy. The news ads highlight Brad Schimel’s failures to deliver justice for survivors of sexual assault and keep Wisconsin communities safe. The
MADISON—Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) testified today on legislation he introduced with Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) that places a reasonable limit on open-ended investigations into law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 25 modifies an obscure provision in state law that allows judges to re-open investigations into people who an elected District Attorney declined to
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, Inc., the company that owns Facebook, regarding the social media platform’s alleged censorship of COVID-19 vaccine injured individuals. The letter details Facebook’s apparent targeting of…
A unanimous state Supreme Court today ruled Wisconsin’s top elections official can continue serving in the role indefinitely, shooting down attempts by GOP lawmakers to remove Meagan Wolfe from the post.
The conservative Americans for Prosperity has launched a new ad backing Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel that says he’ll “follow the rule of law, not a partisan agenda.”
State superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser said at a WisPolitics candidate forum that she backs school choice because she “supports families making the best option for their kids.” Rival Jeff Wright, meanwhile, said he is concerned about a lack of transparency regarding funding of the voucher program.
Madison, WI— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, convened a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-032, a proposed rule that addresses the conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers. “I appreciate the members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) that did attend the
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court received notice from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission that a preliminary review of the complaint filed yesterday over an image manipulated by Brad Schimel’s campaign finds sufficient evidence for the Commission to proceed forward on the complaint. In an
An AI specialist with the Milwaukee School of Engineering predicts models like ChatGPT will soon hit a plateau, meaning a lot less short-term impact on jobs and society than the hype suggests. Jeremy Kedziora, endowed chair of artificial intelligence at MSOE, this week addressed members of the Milwaukee Rotary Club.
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.