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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Rep. Brandtjen: Evers using messaging apps to evade open records laws

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen released the following statement in response to Governor Evers and his staff illegally using messaging apps: “Governor Evers and his staff have allegedly utilized messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal for internal communications. It’s essential to note that the governor’s office’s open records

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Plenty of time left to harvest deer in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include:   Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024,

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to expel Rep. George Santos

“When a House resolution was introduced last month to expel Rep. George Santos, I noted that it was premature and ill-advised to pursue this effort before the Ethics Committee had completed its inquiry. The expulsion of a Member of Congress directly overturns the will of voters and must be reserved

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village of Rib Lake for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Rib Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project consists of rehabilitation of the water tower in Rib Lake. Activities related to

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins bipartisan coalition of Senators in calling on White House to reverse course on digital trade

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), and 29 of their Senate colleagues in calling on President Biden to reaffirm America’s global economic leadership, by reversing a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to abandon long-held

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers over $38 million to improve airports in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced airports across Wisconsin will receive over $38 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades – including investments in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal upgrades, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects. The funding for these projects comes from Federal Aviation Administration Air…

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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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