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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
MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after Legislative Republicans unveiled their plan to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally residing in
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act. This bill willprevent future Administrations from replicating President Biden’s student loan bailout scheme that could have cost taxpayers—many of whom didn’t attend college or
This week, Bryan Steil once again proved he has no interest in delivering for working families by attacking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a nonpartisan agency dedicated to protecting everyday Americans and their wallets from predatory companies. The CFPB has returned nearly $32
MADISON — After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week during visits with students and staff at Tremper High School in Kenosha and
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new comprehensive plans for his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to address toxic PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s water, a long-standing challenge facing too many of our communities. This action builds upon previous proposals
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after Governor Evers announced he would include a series of PFAS remediation initiatives in his upcoming State Budget proposal: “It seems Governor Evers has come around to my position and
Madison, WI—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new plans to protect Wisconsin communities from exposure to toxic PFAS pollution. The Governor’s budget proposal responds to the significant threat PFAS contamination poses to the health of Wisconsinites. “PFAS contamination is one of the most
In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. During a video address,
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Rule on Election Observers, CR 24-032, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy
MADISON – ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan issued the following statement today after state lawmakers proposed a bill requiring county sheriffs to do ICE’s bidding: “LRB-0779 aims to remove local sheriffs’ discretion and force them to collaborate
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
MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after Legislative Republicans unveiled their plan to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally residing in Wisconsin: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues in the State
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act. This bill willprevent future Administrations from replicating President Biden’s student loan bailout scheme that could have cost taxpayers—many of whom didn’t attend college or already paid off their loans—up to $1.4 trillion. “The amount of
This week, Bryan Steil once again proved he has no interest in delivering for working families by attacking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a nonpartisan agency dedicated to protecting everyday Americans and their wallets from predatory companies. The CFPB has returned nearly $32 million to roughly 82,000 people in Wisconsin who have been
MADISON — After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week during visits with students and staff at Tremper High School in Kenosha and Oregon High School in Oregon. Wisconsin is one of only
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new comprehensive plans for his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to address toxic PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s water, a long-standing challenge facing too many of our communities. This action builds upon previous proposals by both the Governor and Wisconsin Legislative Democrats to ensure
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after Governor Evers announced he would include a series of PFAS remediation initiatives in his upcoming State Budget proposal: “It seems Governor Evers has come around to my position and supports my bill that he vetoed last year. His proposals
Madison, WI—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new plans to protect Wisconsin communities from exposure to toxic PFAS pollution. The Governor’s budget proposal responds to the significant threat PFAS contamination poses to the health of Wisconsinites. “PFAS contamination is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing our state. These toxic chemicals can
In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. During a video address, County Executive Crowley highlighted the importance of recognizing Black History
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Rule on Election Observers, CR 24-032, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy organization with more than 9,000 members and activists in every
MADISON – ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan issued the following statement today after state lawmakers proposed a bill requiring county sheriffs to do ICE’s bidding: “LRB-0779 aims to remove local sheriffs’ discretion and force them to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hand in glove,