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In a proposal floated earlier this week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposed, among other ideas, a new tax rate for the highest earners in the state. Citing increased revenue generated, the governor’s misguided attempt to tax more so he can
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched a new TV ad contrasting Brad Schimel’s disturbing soft-on-crime record with Judge Crawford’s proven commitment to enforcing the law and keeping violent criminals behind bars. The ad,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Republicans’ Budget Resolution voted on in the Senate early this morning: “Republicans have proven what we knew all along: that they’ll prioritize their billionaire friends at the
Recently, Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett , issued his decision regarding the death of Sewayna E. Bombagi which occurred on December 8, 2024, in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin.
Wisconsinites, we’re not even 50 days into 2025, but my administration and I have been hard at work doing the right thing for Wisconsin. I’m excited tonight to be able to share some of the good work we’ve been doing,
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and,
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MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing the “Right to Repair” bill. This consumer protection proposal creates a right for farmers to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee. State
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 20, 2025) – Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 budget for the State of Wisconsin. “For more than 75 years, the Greater Milwaukee Committee has
MADISON, Wis. – Fifteen major firms (thus far) are ready to meet with emerging companies at the Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Monday, March 17 and produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging companies may apply
Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Representative Ryan Clancy, Representative Lee Snodgrass and Representative Margaret Arney Members of the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus “It is a sad day in Wisconsin when the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional and inhumane crusade against
MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel has a rape kit problem, and today, he is trying to spin his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims as Attorney General. The facts are clear: Schimel is responsible for denying survivors justice and putting
February 20, 2025- The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge his decision to outsource the environmental litigation work of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to an out-of-state special-interest
MADISON, Wis. – Under Brad Schimel’s watch at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, one of his top aides worked with an extreme right-wing group on the legal strategy to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove nearly 50 years of constitutional protection
While proposed SNAP cuts, tariffs, and cuts to agriculture programs raise farmers’ concerns, Van Orden has continued to back President Trump’s policies LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tomorrow, Congressman Derrick Van Orden has an opportunity to hear directly from working Wisconsin
23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to
The Arc Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his proposals in his state budget this week that can help children and adults with disabilities live safer, healthier, more independent lives. Specifically, The Arc Wisconsin supports the sum-sufficient increase to special
MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today
In a proposal floated earlier this week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposed, among other ideas, a new tax rate for the highest earners in the state. Citing increased revenue generated, the governor’s misguided attempt to tax more so he can spend more will end up resulting in the state increasing
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched a new TV ad contrasting Brad Schimel’s disturbing soft-on-crime record with Judge Crawford’s proven commitment to enforcing the law and keeping violent criminals behind bars. The ad, titled ‘Two Kinds of Prosecutors,’ features Wisconsin police officer Mike
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Republicans’ Budget Resolution voted on in the Senate early this morning: “Republicans have proven what we knew all along: that they’ll prioritize their billionaire friends at the expense of working families,” said Senator Baldwin. “Wisconsin families need relief at
Recently, Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett , issued his decision regarding the death of Sewayna E. Bombagi which occurred on December 8, 2024, in the Township of Grand Rapids, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin. Held in the historic Senate Parlor Room, the event provided
Wisconsinites, we’re not even 50 days into 2025, but my administration and I have been hard at work doing the right thing for Wisconsin. I’m excited tonight to be able to share some of the good work we’ve been doing, including laying out our state’s policy priorities for the next
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and, unfortunately, Wisconsin survivors. While school is out this afternoon, we
DRW Exec Budget Press ReleaseDownload… 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.
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing the “Right to Repair” bill. This consumer protection proposal creates a right for farmers to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair documentation, data, parts, and necessary tools available to owners and
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the Patient Privacy
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 20, 2025) – Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 budget for the State of Wisconsin. “For more than 75 years, the Greater Milwaukee Committee has convened leaders from across sectors to support innovative solutions to
MADISON, Wis. – Fifteen major firms (thus far) are ready to meet with emerging companies at the Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Monday, March 17 and produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 27 to meet with major firms and explore potential business
Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Representative Ryan Clancy, Representative Lee Snodgrass and Representative Margaret Arney Members of the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus “It is a sad day in Wisconsin when the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional and inhumane crusade against the LGBTQIA+ community is weaponized against our trans and nonbinary
MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel has a rape kit problem, and today, he is trying to spin his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims as Attorney General. The facts are clear: Schimel is responsible for denying survivors justice and putting Wisconsin communities at risk. Schimel had years to act, but
February 20, 2025- The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge his decision to outsource the environmental litigation work of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to an out-of-state special-interest group. DOJ entered an agreement with New York University to
MADISON, Wis. – Under Brad Schimel’s watch at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, one of his top aides worked with an extreme right-wing group on the legal strategy to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove nearly 50 years of constitutional protection of reproductive freedom — something Schimel has always wanted to
While proposed SNAP cuts, tariffs, and cuts to agriculture programs raise farmers’ concerns, Van Orden has continued to back President Trump’s policies LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tomorrow, Congressman Derrick Van Orden has an opportunity to hear directly from working Wisconsin farmers about the challenges facing them because of proposed cuts
23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The
The Arc Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his proposals in his state budget this week that can help children and adults with disabilities live safer, healthier, more independent lives. Specifically, The Arc Wisconsin supports the sum-sufficient increase to special education and the increased supports for school-based mental health services
MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel’s hand-picked aides played