Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty today sued DPI alleging the agency violated state law by releasing embargoed school achievement data to media outlets ahead of the data’s public release.

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers ripped Senate Republicans today for rejecting his nomination to lead DATCP, accusing them of voting against Wisconsin’s farmers in forcing Brad Pfaff out of his job. Evers surprised the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Evers administration, ag groups and even his old boss U.S. Rep. Ron Kind made a last-minute push today to — at a minimum — delay a confirmation vote on DATCP Secretary

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee today for the first time signed off on a proposed settlement worked out by DOJ under December’s lame-duck laws. But Dem members continued to knock the GOP-run committee

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers, accused by Dems of holding up money included in the budget for a suicide hotline, today knocked Gov. Tony Evers because his administration hasn’t yet released the funds. Meanwhile, the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, who said earlier this month that impeaching the president should be a “last resort,” told reporters in Washington, D.C., today that he plans to back a proposal to

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today signed an executive order creating a panel to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Speaking at a news conference in Milwaukee, Evers noted that Wisconsin was among the

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader and 5th CD candidate Scott Fitzgerald today said the hallmark of the fall session would be GOP lawmakers “playing goalie” by blocking the legislative priorities of Gov. Tony Evers.

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Mike Pence during a stop in Pleasant Prairie today called on Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying it’s “a win for Wisconsin and a win for America.” Pence, speaking

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The GOP’s top two Republicans today continued to pour cold water on the guv’s call for a special session on guns. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters the Senate likely will

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two Republicans immediately rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ call to act on a “red-flag” law and universal background checks in a special session next month, vowing they will stand to

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers established a Task Force on Climate Change today through an executive order. The task force will collaborate with the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, created by the Dem

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Milwaukee County Exec. Chris Abele announced today he will not seek reelection in 2020. He previously announced plans May 14 to seek another term. “I have approached public service just as I

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Mike Pence’s planned visit to Pleasant Prairie Thursday is being postponed so he can lead a delegation to Turkey, according to the White House. Pence was to visit the Uline

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Rep. Jimmy Anderson joined his fellow Assembly Dems in voting against accommodations allowing him to call into committee meetings even after GOP leaders pulled from the package a contentious measure allowing unlimited