Vos appoints Knudson to Elections Commission

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed former state GOP Rep. Dean Knudson, who authored legislation to split the GAB into two bodies, to the Elections Commission. Knudson, R-Hudson, replaces Steve King, a member of the RNC who resigned from the

Pocan knocks GOP health care bill under Senate consideration

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan today railed against the health care bill being considered by the GOP-run Senate, saying it puts at risk coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, said at a news conference in Madison the

Evers in State of Education speech knocks Walker, Republicans

State Superintendent Tony Evers today used his annual State of Education speech to champion road funding solutions and knock Gov. Scott Walker for not accepting the Medicaid expansion. Evers, who’s running for guv next year as a Dem, also swung

Soglin demands ‘clean’ DREAM Act from Congress

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today demanded a “clean” bill to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation as he touted the ways those individuals contributed to the state’s economy. President Trump earlier this month ordered an end to the Deferred Action for

Millennial lawmakers launch new caucus

Millennial lawmakers who are members of the new Wisconsin State Future Caucus today pitched it as a way to find bipartisan solutions on issues like technology and entrepreneurship. Rep. Amanda Stuck, D-Appleton, said the caucus launched today will encourage millennials

Kind sends out fundraising email for Grothman challenger Kohl

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has sent out a fundraising appeal for 6th CD candidate Dan Kohl, saying he’s “the person that can bring bipartisanship back” to the district. Kohl, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, announced his bid

State appeals court upholds right-to-work law

A unanimous state appeals court today upheld Wisconsin’s right-to-work law, ruling while unions may have to spend resources in representing employees who do not pay them dues, that is not an unconstitutional taking. Instead, the 3rd District ruled, the right-to-work

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