Underly campaign: ICYMI – The Rocketship Cheating Scandal: Brittany Kinser’s troubling history in education
MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Sen. Murray lead bill to protect, strengthen women’s retirement security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led a group of their colleagues in re-introducing legislation to protect women’s retirement security. The Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2025 would address systemic challenges women face to a secure
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The importance of agricultural exports for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Each year, we celebrate National Ag Day in March. In Wisconsin, agriculture contributes $116.3 billion annually to the state’s economy, and about one in ten people working in the state hold a job related to the industry.
Kinser campaign: Kinser for WI Kids launches first ad of general election
MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, the Kinser for Our Wisconsin Kids campaign announced its first ad of the spring general election campaign.WATCH: TRANSCRIPT:I’m Brittany Kinser. I’ve been a special ed teacher, a public school principal, and a student literacy advocate. I’m
Schimel campaign: Which Susan Crawford will show up for tonight’s debate?
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In just a few hours, Judges Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford will take the debate stage. As the debate draws near, voters will soon see which version of Susan Crawford shows up. Will it be the Susan Crawford
Wisconsin Conservative Voters: New video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court
MADISON – As voters head to the polls on April 1 to elect a new Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is raising concerns over Brad Schimel’s potential impact on the state’s environment. Schimel, who served as Attorney
Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Officers warn against red light/stop sign running
All Dane County law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers between March 14-23 about a focused effort to reduce red-light and stop-sign running. Coordinated by the Law Enforcement Group of the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), this effort includes increased
Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden vote for continuing resolution that threatens access to Social Security, food assistance, and more
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voting in favor of a Republican-backed plan yesterday which would jeopardize critical programs that support Wisconsinites while
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New WMC poll finds tie between Schimel, Crawford
MADISON – New polling released by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) on Wednesday shows the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court tied among likely voters for the April 1 election. The polling, conducted between March 9-10, shows a 47-47 split between
HB Strategies: Adds Brian Taffora as principal to Wisconsin advocacy team
HB Strategies announced today that experienced lobbyist Brian Taffora has joined the firm’s Wisconsin state advocacy team as a Principal in its Madison office. In addition to his record of success for clients and ability to achieve results within the Executive Branch and
Underly campaign: Trump administration moves to cut education payments, delaying critical funds and putting Wisconsin schools at risk
MADISON – The Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education are already putting Wisconsin schools in danger of severe delays and funding disruptions—and could result in up to $1 billion in lost funding. Today, the Department of
Rep. Bare: Responds to Assembly Republicans GOAT Committee hearing
In response to the Assembly Committee Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency informational hearing on telework, space management, and cyber security, Representative Bare (D-Verona) released the following statement: “Today, Assembly Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee Republicans blew a hole in
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against partisan Republican funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against the Partisan Republican government funding bill: “Today’s vote was not even Congress doing the bare minimum. The House Republican Caucus has ceded all of their constitutional
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to 78 months for possessing a firearm as a felon
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Donald R. Spivey, Jr., 23, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 78 months in federal prison for possessing a
U.S Dept. of Justice: Deforest cocaine trafficker sentenced to 3 years in prison
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Braulio Martinez Salazar, 31, DeForest, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 3 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine. Martinez Salazar pleaded guilty to this
Sen. Jacque: Bill giving veteran status to Vietnam Era Hmong and Laotian soldiers clears senate committee
MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. Soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared a State Senate committee today. State Sen. André Jacque, author of the bill, said the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul secures early court decision stopping Trump administration’s unlawful termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts temporarily blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while the states seek a preliminary injunction. Kaul
Sen. Jacque: Bill to stop thieves advances
MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today cleared legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders. “Led by organized
Rivera-Wagner: Highlights Green Bay investments in Governor’s capital budget
Green Bay – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget. The proposal contains several appropriations for Green Bay and the Green Bay area, including multiple renovations and upgrades on the UW-Green Bay campus. Today, the Governor visited the campus
Fair Elections Wisconsin: Brad Schimel cleared the rape kit backlog. Susan Crawford tells lies about it anyway.
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and Dane County judge Susan Crawford is facing widespread criticism after publicly telling lies about her opponent’s history of successfully processing rape kits. Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a nonpartisan group supporting candidate Brad