WisDems: On 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. — In response to tonight’s announcement by former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel that he will seek election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025, Wisconsin Democrats launched BradSchimel.org, a new website highlighting how Wisconsin’s worst Attorney General is the last

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Zimmerman on the Wisconsin Data Privacy Act

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Zimmerman (R – River Falls) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  We are absolutely living in unprecedented times, and we’re all enamored by ChatGPT and all  the wonderful things that generative

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers, First Lady encourage Wisconsinites to take care of mental health during the holiday season 

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health during the holiday season. Earlier this year, in recognition of the troubling statistics seen over the past few years

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Sen. Agard: Statement on lawsuit challenging Act 10

MADISON – Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My path into state politics was, in

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UW-Madison: University Relations leader to retire in 2024

Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role

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USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag prices

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Dept. of Agriculture: Surveying cattle operations

Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics  Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date  measure of U.S. cattle inventories.  “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions

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WisDems: On 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. — In response to tonight’s announcement by former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel that he will seek election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025, Wisconsin Democrats launched BradSchimel.org, a new website highlighting how Wisconsin’s worst Attorney General is the last person we need on Wisconsin’s highest court. Democratic Party of

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U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Houlahan: Introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to grow cybersecurity workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would strengthen the U.S.’ cyber defenses and cybersecurity workforce by creating two new training programs within the federal government. One of the training programs would specifically recru… Please log in

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IRG Action Fund: Calls for constitutional amendment on worker freedom

DELAFIELD, WI – Today, unions representing teachers and other public workers filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court to overturn key parts of 2011 Act 10. Chris Reader, Executive Vice President of IRG Action Fund, released the following statement:  “Overturning Act 10 would be an expensive proposition for Wisconsin

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RITE: In Wisconsin, RITE helps preserve sanity in absentee voting

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Wisconsin’s Waukesha County Circuit Court handed a massive win to the rule of law in Kormanik v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The court ruled that the Wisconsin Elections Commission cannot permit election clerks to run a “re-voting” scheme, where clerks allow people to endlessly alter their submitted votes

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Zimmerman on the Wisconsin Data Privacy Act

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Zimmerman (R – River Falls) released the weekly radio address on  behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.  We are absolutely living in unprecedented times, and we’re all enamored by ChatGPT and all  the wonderful things that generative AI is doing. And as big and as impactful as

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers, First Lady encourage Wisconsinites to take care of mental health during the holiday season 

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231201demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health during the holiday season. Earlier this year, in recognition of the troubling statistics seen over the past few years regarding mental health and the growing demand for m… Please

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Schimel campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Former Wisconsin Attorney General and current Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel today announced his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing the need to restore integrity and objectivity to the state’s highest court. “We need to restore confidence in the people of Wisconsin that the justice system will be

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Gagliardi will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Frank Gagliardi has strong connections to

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Marquette University: Center for Peacemaking to partner with Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee; new SWIM coordinator named

MILWAUKEE — The Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University will be the new home of Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), a nonprofit organization formed to increase strategic partnerships between community service providers and address generational trauma in Milwaukee. Barbara Pierson has been hired as program coordinator for SWIM and will

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Sen. Agard: Statement on lawsuit challenging Act 10

MADISON – Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My path into state politics was, in large part, because of the wrongdoings that resulted from Act

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation, effective Nov. 17, 2023. Young will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.  “Toni Young is a well-respected

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UW-Madison: University Relations leader to retire in 2024

Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role of vice chancellor in 2016 by then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank and

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USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag prices

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Dept. of Agriculture: Surveying cattle operations

Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics  Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date  measure of U.S. cattle inventories.  “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions and plan for  herd expansion or reduction. It also helps

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WEAC: Wisconsin public employees file lawsuit challenging constitutionality of law banning collective bargaining

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers.   Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector workers, denying their freedom to negotiate with employers on subjects

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