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MADISON, Wis. — Today, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Judge Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. If you are covering this endorsement, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. “Momentum is on our side. Wisconsinites are sick and tired
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement in response to President Trump’s endorsement of his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I’m humbled and deeply honored to receive the endorsement of our President. The stakes of this race
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cedric Sanders, 26, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 ½ years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl intended for distribution and possessing firearms as a
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that James Stevens, 42, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Stevens pleaded guilty to this charge on
The DNC, DCCC, and ASDC are uniting to hold vulnerable Republican members of Congress accountable for their refusal to face their constituents and answer for their votes with a series of town halls. The “People’s Town Hall” blitz will lay
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) today submitted a preliminary Lead Action Plan to the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), fulfilling the March 21 deadline set by the department in its February 5 directive. The plan outlines MPS’s proposed next steps
Madison, Wis. – This afternoon attorneys representing Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest sexual and reproductive health care provider, sent the Schimel campaign a cease-and-desist letter regarding their latest campaign advertisement and the accompanying media release. The ad and
Madison, WI – Representative Rob Summerfield (R – Bloomer) and Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) announced upcoming listening sessions across the 68th Assembly District to hear directly from constituents as they prepare for the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. These sessions will take place in Gilman
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel’s ally—formerly a supporter of Dan Kelly—and January 6th riot participant Scott Presler was caught lying this afternoon. Presler falsely claimed that a canvasser was knocking doors for Susan Crawford, when really the canvasser is paid
Contact: press@crawfordforwi.com The Crawford campaign will report raising $17 million in recent reporting period thanks to surge in grassroots support MADISON, Wis. – Today, with exactly 8 days left until Election Day and as Elon Musk continues his corrupt onslaught to try to secure
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a consent judgment with Kroger was entered by Dane County Circuit Court, addressing the grocery chain’s role in the opioid crisis. The consent judgment comes
Three-time loser Rebecca Cooke is once again lying to Wisconsinites about her background. On MSNBC, the far-left echo chamber, Rebecca Cooke claimed, “I’m still working class.” The truth is, Rebecca Cooke is a sleazy political activist who worked as a professional fundraiser for Democrats and
Baldwin made stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” with a meeting with Wisconsinites in Waukesha who rely on Medicaid. At stops in
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday a packed room of Third District constituents showed up in Eau Claire with questions for Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who again dodged the opportunity to appear in-person and instead scheduled a competing registration-only virtual town
On the 15th anniversary of the ACA, Republicans seek to hike premiums and take away health care from staters Watch the full event here WISCONSIN – Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight the ongoing threats
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s largest commercial construction trade association, voted this week to endorse Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race. “Our members need a judge who is tough on crime, specifically contractor theft.
MADISON – After refusing to answer direct questions about the devastating education cuts already hitting Wisconsin schools, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now claiming she can fix it all by simply having a conversation. In response to Donald Trump’s order to
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their
MADISON, Wis. — Today, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Judge Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. If you are covering this endorsement, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. “Momentum is on our side. Wisconsinites are sick and tired of judicial activists like dangerously liberal Susan Crawford. President Donald
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement in response to President Trump’s endorsement of his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I’m humbled and deeply honored to receive the endorsement of our President. The stakes of this race could not be any higher. On April 1, Wisconsin conservatives
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cedric Sanders, 26, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 ½ years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl intended for distribution and possessing firearms as a felon. Sander… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that James Stevens, 42, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Stevens pleaded guilty to this charge on December 11, 2024… Please log in to access subscriber content.
The DNC, DCCC, and ASDC are uniting to hold vulnerable Republican members of Congress accountable for their refusal to face their constituents and answer for their votes with a series of town halls. The “People’s Town Hall” blitz will lay out the contrast between Republicans who continue to put billionaires
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) today submitted a preliminary Lead Action Plan to the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), fulfilling the March 21 deadline set by the department in its February 5 directive. The plan outlines MPS’s proposed next steps to assess, address, and prevent lead hazards in district buildings.
Madison, Wis. – This afternoon attorneys representing Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest sexual and reproductive health care provider, sent the Schimel campaign a cease-and-desist letter regarding their latest campaign advertisement and the accompanying media release. The ad and release claim that Planned Parenthood provides “puberty blockers to children” and
Madison, WI – Representative Rob Summerfield (R – Bloomer) and Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) announced upcoming listening sessions across the 68th Assembly District to hear directly from constituents as they prepare for the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. These sessions will take place in Gilman and Ladysmith on Monday, March 24th. Additional listening sessions in
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel’s ally—formerly a supporter of Dan Kelly—and January 6th riot participant Scott Presler was caught lying this afternoon. Presler falsely claimed that a canvasser was knocking doors for Susan Crawford, when really the canvasser is paid for by Elon Musk’s America PAC. Several right-wing hacks, including
Contact: press@crawfordforwi.com The Crawford campaign will report raising $17 million in recent reporting period thanks to surge in grassroots support MADISON, Wis. – Today, with exactly 8 days left until Election Day and as Elon Musk continues his corrupt onslaught to try to secure a favorable ruling in his company’s lawsuit, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a consent judgment with Kroger was entered by Dane County Circuit Court, addressing the grocery chain’s role in the opioid crisis. The consent judgment comes after a $1.37 billion settlement agreement was reached with a
Three-time loser Rebecca Cooke is once again lying to Wisconsinites about her background. On MSNBC, the far-left echo chamber, Rebecca Cooke claimed, “I’m still working class.” The truth is, Rebecca Cooke is a sleazy political activist who worked as a professional fundraiser for Democrats and started her own Democratic political and fundraising consulting firm, rakin…
Baldwin made stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” with a meeting with Wisconsinites in Waukesha who rely on Medicaid. At stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha, Baldwin hosted
WI-Milk-Production-03-25Download… 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.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday a packed room of Third District constituents showed up in Eau Claire with questions for Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who again dodged the opportunity to appear in-person and instead scheduled a competing registration-only virtual town hall where he took pre-screened questions instead. Attendees showed up
On the 15th anniversary of the ACA, Republicans seek to hike premiums and take away health care from staters Watch the full event here WISCONSIN – Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight the ongoing threats to American health care as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s largest commercial construction trade association, voted this week to endorse Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race. “Our members need a judge who is tough on crime, specifically contractor theft. Brad Schimel has a strong record of enforcing laws, and
MADISON – After refusing to answer direct questions about the devastating education cuts already hitting Wisconsin schools, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now claiming she can fix it all by simply having a conversation. In response to Donald Trump’s order to wind down the U.S. Department of Education—a move that puts
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their political views. We will not be intimated by these acts
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their political views. We will not be intimated by these acts