Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement after federal judge grants preliminary injunction in case against DOGE’s access to confidential treasury data
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday temporarily blocking the Department of Government Efficiency’s unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive data. Wisconsin and 18 other states sued the Trump
Young Democrats, College Democrats, and High School Democrats of Wisconsin: Endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, WI – The Young Democrats of Wisconsin, College Democrats of Wisconsin, and High School Democrats of Wisconsin are proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Crawford has dedicated her career to protecting the rights
DNC: IN THE STATES: DNC chair touts vision for the future of the Democratic Party, Americans reject Trump’s losing agenda
This week, DNC Chair Ken Martin kicked off his first official tour as DNC chair, traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country. As a part of his “Organizing Everywhere” Tour, Chair Martin visited Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, and
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement after federal judge extends TRO preserving funding for medical and public health innovation research
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement after Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts extended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Trump Administration’s unlawful cuts to funds
DNC War Room: What’s at Stake: GOP reconciliation bill could strip access to health care for Wisconsinites to extend Trump’s tax handouts for billionaires
Donald Trump’s MAGA allies in the Senate are prioritizing billionaires over health care and food assistance for Wisconsinites. It’s clear that Trump and his congressional allies have fully embraced the Project 2025 playbook which advocates for slashing Medicaid benefits. Senate Democrats raised the
Milwaukee Alderman Westmoreland: In the works: New tool in reckless driving fight
In May 2023, the Common Council adopted legislation allowing MPD to impound vehicles involved in reckless driving. However, as I’ve said from the beginning, that law was just a baby step—a move in the right direction but not nearly strong
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden hides from workers as fellow House Republican faces viral backlash for GOP agenda of ripping jobs away, cutting health care
As more and more American workers are summarily fired and laid off thanks to House Republicans refusing to stand up to President Trump Musk’s abuse of power, voters from across the political spectrum are making clear that they’ve had enough of Republicans’ anti-worker agenda. Despite Congress
DCCC: Bryan Steil hides from workers as fellow House Republican faces viral backlash for GOP agenda of ripping jobs away, cutting health care
As more and more American workers are summarily fired and laid off thanks to House Republicans refusing to stand up to President Trump Musk’s abuse of power, voters from across the political spectrum are making clear that they’ve had enough of Republicans’ anti-worker agenda. Despite Congress
Rep. Nedweski: Slams Evers for erasing mothers in budget bill
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to Governor Evers’s 2025-2027 budget, which on multiple occasions replaces the word “mother” with phrases like “parent who gave birth” and “inseminated person.”: “As a proud mother of
DNC War Room: Republicans across the country have to face reality as constituents voice their anger about Trump and Musk’s “Make America Corrupt Again” agenda
America is turning against Donald Trump and Elon Musk – including the people from the very districts that voted for Republicans last year. In deeply red House districts in Georgia, Wisconsin, Alaska, and Oregon, constituents are already raising alarm bells
Washington County Executive: Creates UWM-WC campus task force
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann created a University Campus Task Force to review the county’s interest in repurposing the UW-Milwaukee at Washington County (UWM-WC) college campus in the best interest of taxpayers. The Task Force will be
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Schimel campaign: Sheriffs, district attorneys, and survivors dispel Susan Crawford’s lies
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Wisconsin Sheriffs, District Attorneys, and survivors agree: Susan Crawford is lying. It’s sad that Susan Crawford would knowingly lie and invoke the pain of sexual assault survivors for political points and electoral power. As Attorney General, Brad Schimel
WisGOP: Will the real shady Susan please stand up?
MADISON, Wis. — While the Real Shady Susan has been working overtime to rewrite Brad Schimel’s 35-year record of protecting Wisconsin and trying to run from her dangerously liberal record and friends, voters know better; Crawford is no Houdini. Crawford should quit playin with the scissors and cut the crap; she’s
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsinites demand accountability from GOP congressman for Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s lawless coup
MADISON, Wis. — As Elon Musk and Donald Trump try to bring the federal government to its knees by cutting off funding for child care and farmers and indiscriminately firing federal workers, Wisconsinites are demanding answers and accountability from complacent GOP congressmen. At a
WisDems: NEW: Musk sues Wisconsin, bankrolls Shady Schimel for hostile takeover of Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting revealed yet another shady connection for extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel—this time to his new billionaire benefactor Elon Musk. The New York Times and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that just days before Elon Musk poured millions into supporting Brad Schimel’s campaign
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: Applauds Governor’s budget proposal
Clearly recognizing the need to end decades of wildly discrepant funding levels for students in different school districts across the state, Governor Evers’ proposes another strong step toward finally leveling the playing field. For thirty years, students in a handful
Crawford campaign: Judge Crawford in Waukesha Freeman: “Wisconsin deserves better: Brad Schimel’s failure to protect survivors of sexual assault”
MADISON, Wis. – In a powerful new op-ed in The Waukesha Freeman, Judge Susan Crawford lays out Brad Schimel’s disturbing record of failing sexual assault survivors during his time as Wisconsin’s Attorney General. “Nine kits tested out of over 6,000 in two
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
Rep. Doyle: Thanks Gov. Evers for including western Wisconsin priorities in 2025-27 budget
This week Governor Evers released his 2025-27 State Budget proposal. Rep. Doyle had the following to say: “It’s been famously said: ‘Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.’ Over the