WisDems: ICYMI: WisDems hold virtual press conference calling out Brad Schimel’s manipulated attack ad
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democratic leaders held a virtual press call to denounce extreme politician Brad Schimel’s campaign for using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new attack ad. The Schimel campaign has admitted to editing the image and Judge Susan
Wright campaign: Blue Sky Waukesha, Middleton teachers & Milwaukee Council member add to growing list of grassroots DPI candidate endorsements across Wisconsin
MADISON – Blue Sky Waukesha, the Middleton Education Association, and Milwaukee Councilwoman Larresa Taylor are the most recent endorsements racked up this week by superintendent candidate Jeff Wright in his grassroots bid to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review Of Argyle Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Argyle is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermains
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement on Wolfe v. LeMahieu Supreme Court decision
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the below statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Unanimous Decision that Meagan Wolfe is legally serving as the Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator. “We’ve made clear throughout this process that
Sen. LeMahieu, Sen. Felzkowski: Joint statement on court ruling
MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in WEC v. LeMahieu: “We are disappointed that the court disagreed with our interpretation of the statute
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Release: As Trump threatens to eliminate Department of Education, state Dems are on the frontlines of supporting and defending public schools
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced plans this week to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that threatens to upend access to education for millions of American children and create chaos around federal school funding. The Department of Education administers
Dairy Business Association: Thanks Gov. Evers and legislature for bipartisan support of ARIP critical infrastructure improvement
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, celebrates Gov. Tony Evers and the legislature for the strong bipartisan support of the critical infrastructure improvements through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program. Legislative efforts led by Sen.
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Unanimous Supreme Court decision affirms Wolfe can remain in administrator position
MADISON – On Friday, Feb. 7, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision in the case of Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Devin LeMahieu, finding in favor of the Commission by affirming an order from Dane County Circuit Court Judge
UW–Eau Claire: Will offer AI majors starting in fall 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will offer new majors in artificial intelligence in fall 2025 to prepare Blugolds for the rapidly changing workforce that is increasingly reliant on AI tools. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Feb. 7 approved
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin livestock owners encouraged to renew their premises registration now for 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC), is asking every livestock owner to renew and update their livestock premises registration. State law requires that all livestock*
Kinser campaign: DPI State of the Race
DISON, Wisc. — Here’s what we know: as a lifelong educator and reformer, Brittany Kinser is the outsider in this campaign to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeff Wright and Jill Underly are running scared. Today, Jill Underly skipped the WisPolitics forum
Wright campaign: Candidate forum avoided by incumbent Underly, superintendent candidate Jeff Wright promises to restore credibility to Department of Public Instruction; calls for voucher transparency & accountability
MADISON-Grassroots candidate Jeff Wright highlighted his plans to restore credibility to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and called for transparency in the state voucher system at a WisPolitics candidate forum Thursday that was avoided by incumbent DPI Superintendent Jill Underly and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Vehicles falling through ice; Be extra careful on frozen waterbodies
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders that no ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops program continues to receive increased interest
MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently closed the third application cycle for its Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting
Rep. Clancy: Urges children’s Wisconsin to continue providing gender affirming care to all who need it
MADISON, Wis. — Today, following a previous decision to cancel at least one appointment for gender affirming care, Children’s Wisconsin (“Children’s”) notified families that it is partly reversing course and will continue offering gender affirming care to current patients, including
Ethos Green Power: Trump cuts $62M energy investment in Wisconsin, puts thousands of jobs at risk
Withdrawing funding for programs like Solar For All and the USDA REAP program are a direct blow to the powerful work being done in Wisconsin to maintain economic vitality, energy independence, and environmental stewardship. The EPA committed $64 million in Wisconsin, with $50
Crawford campaign: ICYMI: “Yes” Brad Schimel led the charge to gut the affordable care act, threatening health care for 260,000 Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Brad Schimel led a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and rip away health care from over 260,000 Wisconsinites. In an independent fact check, Wisconsin Watch found that while serving as
Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: New ads peak interest in state supreme court race
Madison, WI – As NBC News reported Thursday morning, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released new digital and connected TV ads supporting Brad Schimel as the “common-sense candidate who will uphold law and order and safeguard our communities.” Read the NBC News
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Issues statement on presidential order
Stephanie Hauser, Executive Director of the WIAA released the following statementregarding recent executive action taken with regards to eligibility: “The WIAA is reviewing its rules of eligibility with legal counsel to ensure compliancewith recent executive orders. Our organization will follow
Sen. Felzkowski: Reacts to Evers’ PFAS proposal
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ new budget proposal to address PFAS contamination was announced: “PFAS contamination is a priority for me given the prevalence of contamination in my district,” said President