MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer held a press call responding to new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that revealed right-wing politician Brad Schimel had attacked the all-woman majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as too “driven by their emotions” to do their jobs.

MADISON, WI – Today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus visited the historic Milton House Museum, Wisconsin’s only certified Underground Railroad site open for tours, as well as an exhibit at Milton College honoring former Milton Academy students who fought for abolition in the Civil War. Representative Shelia Stubbs

Days after Bryan Steil jeopardized health care coverage for millions of Americans with a cruel budget blueprint, he is still refusing to tell the truth – even as constituents beg for a response and local reporters ask for answers.  The facts are that Steil’s vote to pass this far-right budget would wipe

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As VA lays off 2,400 workers, reports outline 988 Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) employees fired and service is in peril Baldwin-championed VCL has fielded 2 million contacts since July 2022 launch WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Angus King (I-ME), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Ron Wyden

Days after Derrick Van Orden jeopardized health care coverage for millions of Americans with a cruel budget blueprint, he is still refusing to tell the truth – even as constituents beg for a response and local reporters ask for answers.  The facts are that Van O rden’s vote to pass this far-right

In response to Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel claiming the Court’s female majority is “driven by their emotions,” DNC Spokesperson Maddy Mundy released the following statement:  “Elon Musk-backed extremist Brad Schimel just gave Wisconsin voters more proof he has no business being elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court this April.

MADISON, Wis. — New in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning: Brad Schimel’s antiquated views of women have gone into overdrive. According to the newly uncovered audio, Brad Schimel accused four of Wisconsin’s women Supreme Court justices of being too “driven by their emotions” to remain objective on the bench.  But he didn’t stop

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NEWS RELEASE  Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region – Madison office For release: February 28, 2025 For more information, contact: Hannah PunzelWisDOT Southwest Region Communication Manager(608) 246-7907, hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov US 51 construction project in McFarland scheduled to begin March 3 Work to replacement the pavement along US 51 between Larson Beach Road

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed a lawsuit on Friday morning against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The lawsuit seeks to stop the DNR’s illegal practice of regulating emissions from certain mobile sources of air pollution while those sources are manufactured. Air emissions come from two types

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, March 6th from 9:00-10:00am at Copilot Coffee at 279 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any state government questions or

WAUKESHA, Wisc. — At a recent meeting with the Wisconsin Counties Association, Judge Brad Schimel emphasized his commitment to impartiality. Schimel said, “The problem I see on our Wisconsin Supreme Court is we have justices wearing a jersey. If the justice system fails because it’s not objective, then one branch of our

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 28 through March 28, 2025. The following eight districts are accepting nominations: District 3: Lincoln, Oneida, Price,

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved important projects totaling approximately $103.4 million statewide, including authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Property Development funds and

James Vanderloo Can Discuss Trump’s New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Impacting Canned Beverages MILWAUKEE – James Vanderloo, Head at OEC Group Milwaukee, a global freight forwarder and leading company in Trans-Pacific Trade, is available to discuss what to expect with Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and how

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – On Thursday, Judge Brad Schimel met with Hispanic voters in Milwaukee County to discuss the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsinites in every corner of the state are sick and tired of Justices on their highest court using their power as a weapon to implement their political

MADISON, Wisc. — It didn’t take Jill Underly or her campaign too long to come up with their top five lies ahead of the April 1 general election.  Just days after the primary election for DPI Superintendent, DNC Chairman Ken Martin stood alongside Underly and listened to her make blatantly false statements about Brittany

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin issued the following statement on reports that the Social Security Administration will fire half of the agency’s staff:  “Plain and simple, this is an attack on Wisconsinites’ Social Security,” said Senator Baldwin. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk slashing Social Security’s staff in half and

MADISON – Last week, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-27 Executive Budget. Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) requested funding to expand access to mental health facilities and services, establish partnerships between law enforcement and mental health professionals, and to create opportunities for economic growth in rural areas through the arts – all of