Dept. of Justice: Provides resources for teens and parents as sextortion cases increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety with tips for talking to kids about safe online practices as sextortion cases increase throughout the country, including
Weekly GOP radio address: Writing the state budget
Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance. Last month the Governor delivered his budget address. He proposed a budget that spends $119 billion over the next two years,
Assembly Education Committee Democrats Reps. Hong, Sheehan, Cruz, & Phelps: On Department of Education layoffs
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Education initiated the termination of more than 1,300 employees, cutting its workforce in half and opening the path to a significant overhaul of its operations. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s threat to dissolve
Kinser campaign: Statement on the U.S. Department of Education
MADISON, Wisc. — Today, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), released the following statement about the latest on the U.S. Department of Education, challenging Jill Underly to a conversation about the U.S. Department of Education,
Disability Rights Wisconsin and League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Response on District II ruling
3.12.2025 DRW-LWVWI DIICOA press releaseDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail
WisGOP: Get your popcorn ready, Crawford’s gaslight to come
MADISON, Wis. — Who’s ready for an hour of lies and gaslighting from Susan Crawford? In tonight’s debate, Susan Crawford won’t be quiet about her disdain for Act 10, or truthfully any common sense or conservative back policy. What’s truly shocking
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden Town Hall? Third District constituents invite their congressman to appear in-person to answer questions
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday afternoon a group of Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents visited his Eau Claire office to formally invite him to appear at an in-person town hall meeting next Thursday to answer questions and hear their concerns.
Protect Our Care: NEW REPORT: As GOP pursues drastic cuts, Wisconsinites rely on Medicaid/CHIP
WISCONSIN — The Center for American Progress released a new report detailing Medicaid and CHIP enrollment by congressional district. This report highlights the significance of Medicaid and CHIP, serving as clear evidence of why congressional Republicans in Wisconsin should reverse
Sen. LeMahieu: District II Appellate Court rules for election integrity
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Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: Medicaid expansion is a lifeline for millions of families – but Republicans want to end it to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy
As the Affordable Care Act nears its 15th anniversary this month, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have pledged to slash Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion, threatening to end Medicaid expansion in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Marshall, Klobuchar, Ernst call on Trump administration to level playing field with Canada for American dairy farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are calling on the Trump Administration to help level the playing field for dairy farmers as trade talks continue between Canada
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Grand jury returns indictments
MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments yesterday. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation, and a person named as defendant in an indictment
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent responds to U.S. Department of Education staff reductions, urges reinvestment of funds
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s announcement of a significant staff reduction, which will directly impact Wisconsin children, families, and communities. “While efficiency is important, it must never
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl necropsy results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the necropsy results for a snowy owl recently found deceased in New Glarus. When the owl was found deceased on Feb. 5, 2025 in New Glarus, there were no apparent signs
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Johnson join bill to expand federal funding for bike and pedestrian safety and honor Wisconsinite killed in biking accident
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing the bipartisan Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act – legislation to expand federal funding opportunities for local governments to improve roadway safety
Democratic Governors Association: “It’s Bullshit”: Govs. Evers, Meyer, Walz blast Trump for gutting the Department of Education
Today, on the heels of Donald Trump effectively gutting the U.S. Department of Education, three educators-turned-Democratic governors condemned Donald Trump’s attacks on public education and his ultimate goal of dismantling this critical agency. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Delaware Governor Matt
Opportunity Wisconsin: Educators and parents speak out on Department of Education firings and Trump’s push to close the department entirely
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday the Trump administration announced massive staff cuts to the U.S. Department of Education in a continued push to close the department entirely. These cuts threaten support for public schools, job training programs, and educational opportunities here in
Cooke campaign: Raises $250,000 in first 24 hours in Wisconsin’s third congressional race
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – On the heels of the campaign’s launch yesterday, Rebecca Cooke for Congress announced raising $250,000 with 2,584 unique donors in 24 hours. The impressive early total speaks to Cooke’s strength as she challenges Derrick Van Orden in
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses town hall with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow to discuss the pressing issues his constituents and constituents of the 3rd Congressional District asked him about at his town hall last weekend. Pocan held a town hall at
Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to bill attempting to ban medically-necessary health care for trans youth
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-term Care in opposition to AB 104, a bill that would ban access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to