Common Cause: September Poll: 64% of Republican and Independent voters want ban for mid-decade redistricting 

Republican and Independent voters want Congress to step up and ban mid-decade redistricting in opposition to a White House desperate to hold onto power – including 60% of voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024.   That’s the latest from a poll of registered voters that Common Cause commissioned with Noble Predictive Insig… Please

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Rep. Brill: Named Chair of Protecting Kids Task Force

Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) was announced as Chair of theSpeaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, one of four Speaker’s Task Forces charged with addressing various policy areas across the State of Wisconsin. The Speaker’s Task Force

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly condemns sudden termination of federal funding for deafblind and special education programs

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Education for its abrupt decision to terminate two vital federal grants supporting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable students — children and youth with combined vision and hearing loss, and those receiving special education services. Late

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Rep. Allen: A win for reality in the 7th circuit

(Madison, WI) – Last week, a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from reclassifying the area from Kenosha to Sheboygan, and west into Waukesha, to “serious nonattainment” for ozone standards. Rep.

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Crowley campaign: Firefighters Local 215 endorses David Crowley for governor

First Union to endorse in governor’s race backs Crowley MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 215, has officially endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The endorsement marks the first union endorsement in the 2026 gubernatorial race and delivers major momentum to Crowley’s campaign.

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Common Cause: September Poll: 64% of Republican and Independent voters want ban for mid-decade redistricting 

Republican and Independent voters want Congress to step up and ban mid-decade redistricting in opposition to a White House desperate to hold onto power – including 60% of voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024.   That’s the latest from a poll of registered voters that Common Cause commissioned with Noble Predictive Insig… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Rep. Brill: Named Chair of Protecting Kids Task Force

Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) was announced as Chair of theSpeaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, one of four Speaker’s Task Forces charged with addressing various policy areas across the State of Wisconsin. The Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids will focus on how we prepare parents

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly condemns sudden termination of federal funding for deafblind and special education programs

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Education for its abrupt decision to terminate two vital federal grants supporting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable students — children and youth with combined vision and hearing loss, and those receiving special education services. Late Friday, the Wisconsin Department of … Please log in to

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Wisconsin Tech Council: To hold forum for announced candidates for governor Nov. 6 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium

MADISON, Wis. – A forum focusing on economic and technology development issues and featuring the announced major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, New Berlin business owner Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann

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WisDems: After a month where WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden tweeted over 600 times, he spent last night going through years old facebook posts to defend Jan. 6th attendance

MADISON, Wis. — In a (presumably) bleary-eyed haze last night, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden spent his Monday night scrolling through years of old Facebook posts just to double down on his 2020 election denialism. He commented on a Democratic Party of Wisconsin Facebook post from July 2023, which highlighted the Congressman

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Rep. Allen: A win for reality in the 7th circuit

(Madison, WI) – Last week, a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from reclassifying the area from Kenosha to Sheboygan, and west into Waukesha, to “serious nonattainment” for ozone standards. Rep. Allen released the following statement: As Chairman of the Assembly

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki who lost his life in World War II

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War II at the age of 27 and whose remains have been identified and returned

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Launches updated air quality data map

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution levels based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). The latest

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Applauds Wisconsin State Assembly for tackling education priorities 

The News: Today at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly Republicans unveiled a comprehensive package of education bills aimed at addressing critical challenges in our classrooms and expanding opportunities for families to choose the best educational path for their children. WILL supports these legislative efforts, and our Research Director Will Flanders joined

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