Crawford campaign: ‘Brad Schimel wouldn’t do a damn thing’ to keep our families safe
MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel has failed to keep Wisconsin families safe, and today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released a new TV ad, titled ‘Blame,’ highlighting his record of failures. From giving violent criminals light
Rep. Vining: Pushes back against Republican attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community
MADISON–Legislative Republicans introduced anti-trans legislation this week targeting Wisconsin’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “I want to begin by making clear I stand with the LGBTQIA+ community–you are loved and valued. We have fought
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Protects taxpayers from rogue IRS agents
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced legislation that will overturn a Biden-era rule that would give broad authority to nearly every IRS employee to levy fines against taxpayers. This bill is supported by Americans for Tax Reform,
Sen. Jacque: Approves $100,000 in state park and trail grants for district
MADISON… Senator and State Building Commission member André Jacque (R-New Franken) announced that the Commission today approved $100,000 in matching state DNR Property Development grant funds to enhance state outdoor properties for the 1st Senate District. The $100,000 for the 1st District
Dept. of Natural Resources: Stewardship Friends Grants approved for 32 DNR improvement projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 28 nonprofit organizations for improvements at DNR properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes
WisDems: ICYMI: Career right-wing politician Brad Schimel pretends he’s “not political” on the campaign trail
MADISON, Wis. — Today, reporting in the Wisconsin Examiner illustrated how career right-wing politician Brad Schimel is talking out of both sides of his mouth on the campaign trail, telling voters what they want to hear while carrying the torch of the far-right behind
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Hosts roundtable discussion on immigration policy and immigrants’ rights
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) hosted a roundtable conversation on immigration and immigrants’ rights, where he was joined by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, the Green Bay Police, and numerous other community
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Demands Village of Slinger cease unconstitutional sign enforcement
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of a Village resident, has issued a letter demanding that the Village of Slinger immediately withdraw the unconstitutional enforcement of its sign ordinances. The Quotes: WILL Associate Counsel, Nathalie
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Public schools week day of action at the Capitol
Supporters of public schools from around the state – including parents, students, superintendents, board members, referendum team leaders, and state leaders – will gather in Madison to close out national Public Schools Week by celebrating the accomplishments of public schools
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpt from 2025-27 biennial budget message in weekly radio address, highlights policy priorities for the next two years
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. More Wisconsinites are working than ever before, but paychecks today aren’t going nearly as far as they used to. I’m really concerned President Trump’s 25 percent tariff tax will not only hurt our
Weekly GOP radio address: Groundhog Day: Evers’ budget brings the same old tax-and-spend
As Gov. Tony Evers gave his budget address last week, it felt just like watching the film “Groundhog Day” where Bill Murray relives the same scenario over and over again. True to form, the budget proposal that Gov. Evers unveiled
Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cruz in reintroducing the stop dangerous sanctuary cities act
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in reintroducing the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would incentivize local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and would pull taxpayer-funded
Gov. Evers: Shares excerpt from 2025-27 biennial budget message in weekly radio address, highlighting policy priorities for the next two years
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared an excerpt from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message in his weekly radio address. The governor delivered his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message on Tues., Feb. 18, 2025, at the Wisconsin State Capitol and introduced the most pro-kid
Sen. Testin: GOP Radio Address: Groundhog Day: Evers’ budget brings the same old tax-and-speed
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Gov. Evers: Proposes scholarship to support Wisconsin AmeriCorps members following their service in 2025-27 executive budget
Governor Tony Evers reaffirmed his commitment to service and education in Wisconsin by proposing a state scholarship in his 2025-2027 Executive Budget to match the AmeriCorps education award. This initiative aims to support the education of those who have made
Schimel campaign: Releases NEW AD exposing Crawford’s lies
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Redirect,’ exposing Susan Crawford’s continued lies and desperate attempt to hide her record of coddling child predators. Susan Crawford’s concerning past is coming to light, yet she
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces FARM act to protect American farmland
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) reintroduced the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act – or FARM Act for short. This legislation would end taxpayer-funded energy incentives that distort the market by encouraging the development of solar and wind installations on agricultural lands,
Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Secretary Kennedy to undo drastic cuts to affordable care act program
The ACA Navigator program connects people with affordable health care, supported historic enrollment in recent years WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to
Milwaukee Public Schools: Issues statement after court hearing on school resource officers
(MILWAUKEE) — At the onset of ACT 12’s passage, the District made every effort to work with the City of Milwaukee and with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ACT 12. As we have shared, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) stands ready to implement
Marquette Law School: Poll to release first Wisconsin survey of 2025, March 5
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of its first statewide poll of 2025 with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center