MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement: “I believe that
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 1, which undermined the recommendations of Wisconsin educators and the authority of the superintendent. “I commend the governor for vetoing Assembly
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will host the 2025 Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference next week. The free virtual event is scheduled for April 3-4. It will feature a diverse group of presenters
Governor signs bills to continue efforts combatting the opioid epidemic, support Tribal governments, provide wage increases for certain public employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, marking the first bill action of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The bills signed by the governor today include continuing the succes… Please log in to access subscriber
MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions
Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the latest move by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration
MADISON, WI –Every year from March 22 to March 28, the global community recognizes the contributions of doulas through the observance of World Doula Week. On the final day of World Doula Week 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), supported AB1’s return to high academic benchmarks on state tests. Despite stating in the past that he opposed Superintendent Jill Underly’s lowering of standards,
With the implementation of his illogical 25% tariff on automobiles and automobile parts, Donald Trump has now become one of the worst tax raising presidents in modern history. The list is as stunning as it is unbelievable: 25% on all
Trump claws back funding for program that serves over 600,000 Wisconsin households WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about the cancellation of previously
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill that reauthorizes the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) was signed into law: “Since the PDMP became operational in 2013, it has been instrumental
In FY 2023-24, state agencies administered $18.6 billion in federal financial assistance, including $2.3 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Our audit
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of
Following Chief Shon F. Barnes’ resignation from the Madison Police Department, the Board designated Assistant Chief John Patterson as the Department officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until such time as the Board makes a
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Elon Musk coming to Wisconsin to campaign for corrupt politician Brad Schimel, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk has spent more than $20 million so far buying off corrupt
As Elon Musk pours millions of dollars into an upcoming Wisconsin election to support a politician willing to do his bidding, the DNC will remind Wisconsin voters that “Wisconsin is not for sale” ahead of Election Day On Tuesday, April
MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) will be holding a listening session in Plain, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski joining as a special guest. The listening session will be held
WASHINGTON – Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU’s The Meg Ellefson Show to discuss AFP-WI’s support for Brad Schimel, what’s at stake this election, and the grassroots organization’s GOTV efforts
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug
MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement: “I believe that every person in Wisconsin–urban, suburban, or rural; white, African American,
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 1, which undermined the recommendations of Wisconsin educators and the authority of the superintendent. “I commend the governor for vetoing Assembly Bill 1. The proposal was deeply flawed as it relied
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will host the 2025 Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference next week. The free virtual event is scheduled for April 3-4. It will feature a diverse group of presenters that will focus on efforts to improve the implementation, enforcement,
Governor signs bills to continue efforts combatting the opioid epidemic, support Tribal governments, provide wage increases for certain public employees MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, marking the first bill action of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. The bills signed by the governor today include continuing the succes… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions of dollars) for voting—directly violating Wisconsin state law: As nonpartisan election
Trump Administration plans to recklessly cut millions in already approved federal funding aimed at improving health and safety in communities across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the latest move by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to recklessly gut funding Wisconsin expected to receive to help
MADISON, WI –Every year from March 22 to March 28, the global community recognizes the contributions of doulas through the observance of World Doula Week. On the final day of World Doula Week 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It is my pleasure to join advocates and
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), supported AB1’s return to high academic benchmarks on state tests. Despite stating in the past that he opposed Superintendent Jill Underly’s lowering of standards, Governor Tony Evers vetoed the bill on Friday that would
With the implementation of his illogical 25% tariff on automobiles and automobile parts, Donald Trump has now become one of the worst tax raising presidents in modern history. The list is as stunning as it is unbelievable: 25% on all Canadian and Mexican goods that aren’t USMCA compliant or have
Trump claws back funding for program that serves over 600,000 Wisconsin households WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about the cancellation of previously approved funding through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill that reauthorizes the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) was signed into law: “Since the PDMP became operational in 2013, it has been instrumental in helping us fight back against the ongoing prescription drug
In FY 2023-24, state agencies administered $18.6 billion in federal financial assistance, including $2.3 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Our audit focused on 25 federal programs that accounted for 68.7 percent
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of us thought of first when we lost him. His fight,
Following Chief Shon F. Barnes’ resignation from the Madison Police Department, the Board designated Assistant Chief John Patterson as the Department officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until such time as the Board makes a permanent appointment to the Chief of Police position. Acting Chief
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Elon Musk coming to Wisconsin to campaign for corrupt politician Brad Schimel, Crawford campaign spokesman Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: “Elon Musk has spent more than $20 million so far buying off corrupt Brad Schimel to try and secure a favorable ruling in
As Elon Musk pours millions of dollars into an upcoming Wisconsin election to support a politician willing to do his bidding, the DNC will remind Wisconsin voters that “Wisconsin is not for sale” ahead of Election Day On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites will get the chance to elect candidates up
MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) will be holding a listening session in Plain, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski joining as a special guest. The listening session will be held from 2:00PM – 3:30PM at the Kraemer Library and Community
WASHINGTON – Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Meg Ellefson on WSAU’s The Meg Ellefson Show to discuss AFP-WI’s support for Brad Schimel, what’s at stake this election, and the grassroots organization’s GOTV efforts continuing now through Election Day on April 1. Listen to
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.