Crawford campaign: After Debate, Brad Schimel dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged
MADISON, Wis. — After losing last night’s debate, Brad Schimel fled. He dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged from questions after the debate on his losing performance and failed record. It was just the latest example of Schimel’s rudderless and flailing
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: ICYMI: Stoughton Trailers founder Don Wahlin shares secrets to success at Manufacturing Hall of Fame induction ceremony
MADISON – Don Wahlin, founder of Stoughton Trailers, was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame at the Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards ceremony last month. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 8. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Frank D. Remington’s retirement, effective May 3, 2025. The
Wisconsin Utilities Association: Seventh Circuit reinstates Indiana’s Right of First Refusal law
MADISON WI – Today, the Seventh Circuit has reversed its injunction against the Indiana Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law, holding that plaintiff LS Power’s complaint lies with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, not the Indiana Commissioners. LS Power opposes
Crawford campaign: Brad Schimel is Trump’s guy
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel has long been focused on right-wing partisan politics and pushing his own extreme agenda onto our state. Now, there’s no doubt that he’s Donald Trump’s guy in Wisconsin and will prioritize Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda
Rep. Subeck: Sends message to trans kids: “We have your back”
After 9 hours of testimony going late into the night, Republicans on the Assembly Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee reconvened to pass Assembly Bill 104, a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
Rep. Prado: Delivers her first speech to the assembly
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado delivered her maiden speech on the Assembly Floor in support of AB 74. The bill mandates that when a report of sexual misconduct by a school staff member is received by the school’s administration,
Sen. Johnson: Joins Reps. Wied, Golden in introducing bipartisan safe routes act of 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to
AFP: Megan Novak joins ruthless variety program to talk Wisconsin supreme court race
WASHINGTON, DC — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined the Ruthless Variety Progrum to talk about the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch full interview HERE. On Impact of Supreme Court Election: “It is
Democrats for Education Reform: Endorses Brittany Kinser for DPI superintendent
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) released the following statement announcing DFER’s endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DFER has followed Wisconsin’s Spring non-partisan election for Superintendent of Public Instruction very
Faith in Place: Joins lawsuit against the Trump Administration for freezing IRA grant funds
Withholding promised funds wastes money already spent on projects left unfinished and hurts working people across the Midwest and beyond. Chicago, IL – Faith in Place, a faith-based environmental nonprofit serving Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, joined a lawsuit today filed by Earthjustice and Public
John Nygren: Personal statement
Chair Moses and members of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-term Care: As many of you know, I served in the Assembly for nearly 14 years, including as co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance for three sessions.
Schimel campaign: Susan Crawford: “I don’t regret that sentence.”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Last night, Susan Crawford doubled down on her horrific decision to release a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500 signature bond. The man now lives within miles of an elementary school. When asked if she regretted
Kinser campaign: Gov. Tommy G. Thompson endorses Brittany Kinser for DPI superintendent
ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools
Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears Assembly committee
Bi-partisan bill requires explicit consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women for medical teaching purposes MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious
Evergreen Action: New modeling: Proposed gas plant in Oak Creek could leave ratepayers footing a $1.25 billion bill
Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant in Oak Creek could cost Wisconsin ratepayers more than $1.25 billion in additional energy
Medical College of Wisconsin: Cancer research building nears completion, sets the stage for a new era of discovery
Milwaukee, Wis. – March 13, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is entering the final stages of construction on its new cancer research facility located on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The building’s construction remains on track and occupancy is planned
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), introduced the bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration to stop dismantling of Department of Education and protect students
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March 11, the Trump administration announced that ED
Gov. Evers: Statement regarding new lawsuit to stop Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
Former science teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, governor continues condemning new Trump Administration efforts that will hurt kids and public schools across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit against President Donald