WisDems: ICYMI: Attorney General Josh Kaul sets the record straight on Brad Schimel’s attempt to rewrite his failed record
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul held a press call to set the record straight on Brad Schimel’s attempts to rewrite his history of failing Wisconsinites, including by testing only nine out of 6,000 backlogged rape kits in two years,
Kinser campaign: Underly declines participation in key Milwaukee forums
MADISON, Wisc. — On Monday, the campaign of Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), released the following statement after incumbent Superintendent Jill Underly declined to participate in a third candidate forum in the race for
WisDems: Launch People v. Musk billboards statewide
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats launched the latest phase of its People v. Musk campaign with the deployment of billboards statewide calling out Elon Musk’s ongoing attempt to buy Brad Schimel a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Already, Musk-funded groups have poured
Dept. of Justice: Former Lincoln County correctional sergeant charged with assaulting inmate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced Jason H. Meister, 44, of Pearson, Wis., has been charged with one count of abuse of residents of penal facilities and one count of substantial battery for
Reproductive Freedom for All: Memo: Anti-abortion extremists are jumping into WI Supreme Court race. Here’s what you need to know
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: Anti-Abortion Extremists Are Jumping Into WI Supreme Court Race. Here’s What You Need to Know DATE: March 10, 2025 Last week, anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Women Speak PAC
Rep. Brill: Urges Wisconsin to reject ROFR
Madison – The effort to enact Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation through Assembly Bill 25 and Senate Bill 28, is gaining steam in the Wisconsin Legislature. This legislation is being sold as a measure that will keep energy rates
Universities of Wisconsin: President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ UWs capital budget provides key funding necessary for building repairs and renovations as well as critical new projects that modernize
Secretary of State Godlewski: Godlewski, BCPL present record $70 million Common School Fund distribution to support Wisconsin public schools
Brookfield, WI – Today at the Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association (WEMTA) Conference, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), proudly presented a historic $70 million distribution from the Common School
Schimel campaign: Democrats’ embrace of abhorrent extremism at Bernie Sanders rally
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend during a campaign rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders in support of Susan Crawford, Wisconsin Democrats featured an appalling performance from radical singer Laura Jane Grace whose song, ‘Against Me,’ contains vulgar and offensive lyrics attacking religious beliefs.
Survival Coalition: More than 500 members of disability community plan to participate in virtual Disability Advocacy Day
(MADISON) – More than 500 members of the disability community from all parts of Wisconsin plan to meet with the legislators virtually on March 12 for the Survival Coalition’s annual Disability Advocacy Day. People living with disabilities, their families, and
DNC War Room: REMINDER: Wisconsin voters will decide against Trump and MAGA Republicans’ out-of-touch agenda In upcoming elections
In the lead-up to the crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court and Superintendent elections, DNC Deputy Executive Director Libby Schneider released the following statement: “In three weeks, Wisconsin voters will have the opportunity to stand against Trump and MAGA Republicans’ attacks on Wisconsinites
Dept. of Workforce Development: Employer grants now available to train skilled workers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has extended the deadline for employers to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants from March 11 until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, by 3 p.m. Employers of all types and
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin high school athlete granted temporary injunction against WIAA
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a temporary injunction for our client, Macy Weigel, against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). The Quotes: WILL Associate Counsel, Skylar Croy, stated, “The WIAA made an arbitrary decision to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Green Bay walleye reward tag study continues in 2025
MADISON, Wis. – Together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the continuation of the walleye reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries. The Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries support a world-class
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Cherry Board election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nominees must sign completed nomination
Dept. of Public Instruction: Four school districts awarded funding to develop new recovery high schools
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced the recipients of the Recovery High School Planning Grant Program. Established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, the program aims to support the creation of new recovery high schools across the
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Funding for critical UW-Oshkosh renovation included in 2025-27 capital budget
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget, which includes a $137.5 million allocation for the necessary renovation of UW-Oshkosh’s Polk Learning Commons. “UW-Oshkosh graduates are more likely to stay and work in our region, which means
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins MSNBC’s Ayman to discuss town hall on district border
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss the packed town hall he held on the very western edge of his district in a community of 1,000 people. Pocan held the town hall because House Republican
Dane County Dept. of Human Services: Launches 2026 Request for Proposals: Millions of dollars for Dane County providers
The Dane County Department of Human Services has launched its 2026 Requests for Proposals (RFPs), the annual competitive bidding process to select partners to provide client services throughout the county. Millions of dollars are available for approximately 30 RFPs for:
Dane County Exec Agard: Highlights free help for tax preparation
MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard visited the Richard Dilley Tax Center to highlight the free tax preparation assistance available to Dane County residents. The Center, located at the UW South Madison Partnership at 2238 S. Park