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From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul joined a multi-state lawsuit today challenging cuts to medical research funding, calling it a “reckless” move by the Trump administration that will undermine efforts to cure diseases. The National
TOP STORIES Evers, Kaul join 19-state lawsuit over Musk’s access to restricted information… [documents show] several members of the DOGE team run by the South African-born billionaire were granted “administrative” access to OPM computer systems days after Trump’s Jan. 20
From WisPolitics … — Susan Crawford announced today she’s raised more than $4.4 million over the last month for her state Supreme Court campaign, topping the $2.7 million that conservative rival Brad Schimel says he brought in over the period.
Quotes of the Week We have a responsibility to ensure Wisconsinites have access to safe, clean drinking water no matter where they live in our state. This is an urgent issue, and we cannot afford more years of inaction and
TOP STORIES Meagan Wolfe can stay on as WI’s top election official, unanimous Supreme Court rules… [case review] … “WEC does not have a duty to appoint a new administrator to replace Wolfe simply because her term has ended,” conservative
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, continued to split on President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks as Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought was confirmed along party lines. The Senate confirmed Vought
From WisPolitics … — Republican lawmakers at a hearing today argued the state’s previous standards for statewide tests must be restored, saying DPI’s changes inaccurately reflect student achievement. State Superintendent Jill Underly, who leads the Department of Public Instruction and
TOP STORIES Evers proposes $80M for farmers, food in next state budget… Much of the funding continues or expands support for existing state programs. … includes [ adding $171,300, 1 FTE to] the $5M WI Initiative for Agricultural Exports …
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Education Committee will hold a hearing on five bills this morning, including one that would reverse State Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of how the state measures achievement on state tests. The changes included lowering
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today announced an $80 million budget package to back Wisconsin farmers, producers and processors. The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb. 18 includes $30 million in state funding
The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb 18 includes $30 million in state funding for an effort Evers created in 2021 using federal COVID-19 funds to help food banks keep shelves stocked.
TOP STORIES Evers proposes $145M plan to address PFAS in his next budget for Wisconsin… [using previously appropriated $125M] would fund [$100M+] new grant programs, [$1.8M] staff [10 DNR, 1 DHS], [$26.5M] testing and research [$1.3M to monitor human exposure]
From WisPolitics … — Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus are again circulating a resolution to honor Black History Month after similar efforts in recent years have failed to pass the GOP-run Legislature. The effort has been contentious at
From WisPolitics … — GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Wimberger
TOP STORIES Evers vows to veto GOP bill cutting funds to counties that don’t help ICE operations… Under a bill being drafted by Republican lawmakers, county sheriffs would be required to comply with federal immigration detainers and warrants … only
Gov. Tony Evers today announced new plans to improve water quality in his upcoming state budget, including more than $145 million to address PFAS contamination.
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly committee today will take testimony on new standards proposed for election observers. Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs, a Dem appointee, and past Chair Don Millis, a GOP member, are expected to testify at today’s
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today said President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are “bad news” for consumers, manufacturers and farmers, arguing “everyone is going to pay more.” The Madison Dem made the
TOP STORIES Evers [w/WisDOT Sec. Boardman] touts electric vehicle charging station in CF visit… “We are doing it in a cleaner, greener and more energy-efficient way,” Evers said. “All will be built within a mile of freeways across the state.”
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate committee overseeing the FAA and Transportation Department, says Congress doesn’t need to launch its own investigation into the deadly DC plane crash. “I don’t think the committee
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul joined a multi-state lawsuit today challenging cuts to medical research funding, calling it a “reckless” move by the Trump administration that will undermine efforts to cure diseases. The National Institutes of Health announced Friday it is making cuts to
TOP STORIES Evers, Kaul join 19-state lawsuit over Musk’s access to restricted information… [documents show] several members of the DOGE team run by the South African-born billionaire were granted “administrative” access to OPM computer systems days after Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. [WH official said all have proper clearances]* Evers: “Wisconsinites
From WisPolitics … — Susan Crawford announced today she’s raised more than $4.4 million over the last month for her state Supreme Court campaign, topping the $2.7 million that conservative rival Brad Schimel says he brought in over the period. Crawford’s campaign said she’s now raised more than $7.3 million
Quotes of the Week We have a responsibility to ensure Wisconsinites have access to safe, clean drinking water no matter where they live in our state. This is an urgent issue, and we cannot afford more years of inaction and obstruction. I urge Republicans and Democrats to work together to
TOP STORIES Meagan Wolfe can stay on as WI’s top election official, unanimous Supreme Court rules… [case review] … “WEC does not have a duty to appoint a new administrator to replace Wolfe simply because her term has ended,” conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler said. What happens
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, continued to split on President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks as Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought was confirmed along party lines. The Senate confirmed Vought last night along party lines 53-47 after Dems delivered a
From WisPolitics … — Republican lawmakers at a hearing today argued the state’s previous standards for statewide tests must be restored, saying DPI’s changes inaccurately reflect student achievement. State Superintendent Jill Underly, who leads the Department of Public Instruction and is campaigning for reelection now, commented ahead of the Assembly
TOP STORIES Evers proposes $80M for farmers, food in next state budget… Much of the funding continues or expands support for existing state programs. … includes [ adding $171,300, 1 FTE to] the $5M WI Initiative for Agricultural Exports … creating [DATCP FTE ag economist to advise on] long-term import
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly Education Committee will hold a hearing on five bills this morning, including one that would reverse State Superintendent Jill Underly’s overhaul of how the state measures achievement on state tests. The changes included lowering the threshold for what is considered proficient and changing the
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers today announced an $80 million budget package to back Wisconsin farmers, producers and processors. The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb. 18 includes $30 million in state funding for an effort Evers created in 2021 using federal COVID-19
The package to be introduced in the guv’s budget on Feb 18 includes $30 million in state funding for an effort Evers created in 2021 using federal COVID-19 funds to help food banks keep shelves stocked.
TOP STORIES Evers proposes $145M plan to address PFAS in his next budget for Wisconsin… [using previously appropriated $125M] would fund [$100M+] new grant programs, [$1.8M] staff [10 DNR, 1 DHS], [$26.5M] testing and research [$1.3M to monitor human exposure] to understand the scope of the problem and eliminate PFAS.
From WisPolitics … — Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus are again circulating a resolution to honor Black History Month after similar efforts in recent years have failed to pass the GOP-run Legislature. The effort has been contentious at times since GOP lawmakers balked at a 2019 resolution that
From WisPolitics … — GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Wimberger said Evers’ proposal is “an admission of what I’ve been
TOP STORIES Evers vows to veto GOP bill cutting funds to counties that don’t help ICE operations… Under a bill being drafted by Republican lawmakers, county sheriffs would be required to comply with federal immigration detainers and warrants … only when the person is charged with a felony crime …
Gov. Tony Evers today announced new plans to improve water quality in his upcoming state budget, including more than $145 million to address PFAS contamination.
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly committee today will take testimony on new standards proposed for election observers. Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs, a Dem appointee, and past Chair Don Millis, a GOP member, are expected to testify at today’s hearing. Ahead of the hearing, the commission sent the Assembly
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin today said President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are “bad news” for consumers, manufacturers and farmers, arguing “everyone is going to pay more.” The Madison Dem made the comments today after visiting the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy to
TOP STORIES Evers [w/WisDOT Sec. Boardman] touts electric vehicle charging station in CF visit… “We are doing it in a cleaner, greener and more energy-efficient way,” Evers said. “All will be built within a mile of freeways across the state.” … Other EV stations have been installed at Kwik Trips
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate committee overseeing the FAA and Transportation Department, says Congress doesn’t need to launch its own investigation into the deadly DC plane crash. “I don’t think the committee has the expertise that the National Transportation Safety Board does,”