Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Call on TV stations to label potentially illegal Schimel ad
MADISON, Wis – Today, in response to recent reporting of Brad Schimel using AI images of Judge Crawford, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “Throughout his campaign, Brad Schimel has proven he is
Rep. Allen: Releases bills addressing transparency & fairness in referendums
State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills today that would address transparency and fairness in referendums. “Referendums are opportunities for voters to make important decisions about how their tax dollars should be spent,” said Rep. Allen. “Good decision making
American Lung Association: Patient groups in Wisconsin urge passage of Senate Bill 23 to extend health care coverage for new moms
MADISON, Wis. –Feb. 6th, 2025– Just one month into the legislative session, patients from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Lung Association– two of Wisconsin’s leading patient advocacy organizations
Institute for Reforming Government Action Fund: Testimony showcases consequences of lowered test score standards
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), will submit testimony to the Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday to share critical information surrounding recent changes to Wisconsin’s test score standards. IRG’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump Administration after funding blocked for Wisconsin Head Start
Half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs were locked out from necessary federal funds to keep doors open, pay staff, care for kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on why half
Weekly GOP radio address: Reading insufficiencies and racial disparities
Hi, I’m Representative Joel Kitchens and I represent the 1st district of Door, Kewaunee, and Brown counties in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I also chair the Assembly Education Committee. I want to take a little bit of your time today
Dept. of Public Instruction: Opposes bills undermining educator expertise and local control in Wisconsin schools
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today criticized Republican lawmakers for advancing bills that undermine the expertise of Wisconsin’s educators and local control over schools. Her statement comes as the Assembly Committee on Education holds a hearing on several bills that
AFP-WI: Releases new ads supporting Brad Schimel for Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Madison, WI – As reported in NBC News, today Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a brand-new round of ads across the Badger State supporting Brad Schimel for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The statewide digital and connected TV ads — part of a larger
WisGOP: Crawford doubles down to TMJ4 on selling congressional seats
MADISON, Wis. — In a stunning new interview, an emboldened Susan Crawford doubled down on her recent attempt to sell Wisconsin congressional seats to out-of-state billionaires in exchange for campaign donations. The brazen solicitation by Crawford raises not only serious judicial
Schimel campaign: A tale of two judges
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In less than two months, the people of Wisconsin will cast their votes to decide the future of their justice system, and the choice could not be more clear. Voters have a choice between a judge who has
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Waterford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Waterford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of
Dept. of Transportation: DMV debuts new ‘B’ series of license plates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter ‘B’. After nearly eight years and 4.7 million letter and number combinations on license plates
UW-Eau Claire: To host 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students Feb. 15
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 15. Since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in the event has continued to trend up. This
International Crane Foundation: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposes $3.75 million in funding for Wisconsin’s farmers to prevent crop damage by cranes
This morning, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced proposed budget investments of more than $80 million to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries. As part of this 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, the Governor included more than $3.7 million to reimburse
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Voces De La Frontera, Freedom Road Socialist Organization: Safe havens in Milwaukee schools now
[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Republicans introduce bill to address noncitizen felons
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Republican legislators introduced a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Members applaud Gov. Evers’ budget investments in dairy industry and rural communities
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling. “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Applauds $77.8 million dairy industry impact of new Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement
U.S. Rep Steil: With Johnson introduces resolution to support digital assets
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following
Crawford campaign: Files ethics complaint, urges thorough investigation over manipulated image used by Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed an ethics complaint over Brad Schimel’s campaign using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new ad. The complaint, filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission