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
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: After 10 years of voter ID, new research shows Wisconsin voter turnout on the rise
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report, “Doing the Math: How Voter ID Laws Affect Turnout in Wisconsin,” which found that since the enactment of Wisconsin’s voter ID requirements 10 years ago, overall voter turnout
WisDems: In his own words: Brad Schimel’s top 10 greatest hits
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Brad Schimel will take to the debate stage and attempt to rewrite the history of how he failed Wisconsinites. We’re not going to let that happen. So before Brad Schimel tries to spin his extremist record and deceive
Crawford campaign: Questions Brad Schimel needs to answer during tonight’s debate
MADISON, Wis. — As Brad Schimel tries to spin his record tonight, he owes Wisconsinites answers on his record of failures. For weeks Brad Schimel has been trying to rewrite history and has dodged tough questions about his record—but voters
Underly campaign: ICYMI – The Rocketship Cheating Scandal: Brittany Kinser’s troubling history in education
MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Sen. Murray lead bill to protect, strengthen women’s retirement security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led a group of their colleagues in re-introducing legislation to protect women’s retirement security. The Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2025 would address systemic challenges women face to a secure
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: The importance of agricultural exports for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Each year, we celebrate National Ag Day in March. In Wisconsin, agriculture contributes $116.3 billion annually to the state’s economy, and about one in ten people working in the state hold a job related to the industry.
Kinser campaign: Kinser for WI Kids launches first ad of general election
MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, the Kinser for Our Wisconsin Kids campaign announced its first ad of the spring general election campaign.WATCH: TRANSCRIPT:I’m Brittany Kinser. I’ve been a special ed teacher, a public school principal, and a student literacy advocate. I’m
Schimel campaign: Which Susan Crawford will show up for tonight’s debate?
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In just a few hours, Judges Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford will take the debate stage. As the debate draws near, voters will soon see which version of Susan Crawford shows up. Will it be the Susan Crawford
Wisconsin Conservative Voters: New video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court
MADISON – As voters head to the polls on April 1 to elect a new Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice, Wisconsin Conservation Voters is raising concerns over Brad Schimel’s potential impact on the state’s environment. Schimel, who served as Attorney
Dane County Traffic Safety Commission: Officers warn against red light/stop sign running
All Dane County law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers between March 14-23 about a focused effort to reduce red-light and stop-sign running. Coordinated by the Law Enforcement Group of the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), this effort includes increased
Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden vote for continuing resolution that threatens access to Social Security, food assistance, and more
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voting in favor of a Republican-backed plan yesterday which would jeopardize critical programs that support Wisconsinites while
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New WMC poll finds tie between Schimel, Crawford
MADISON – New polling released by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) on Wednesday shows the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court tied among likely voters for the April 1 election. The polling, conducted between March 9-10, shows a 47-47 split between
HB Strategies: Adds Brian Taffora as principal to Wisconsin advocacy team
HB Strategies announced today that experienced lobbyist Brian Taffora has joined the firm’s Wisconsin state advocacy team as a Principal in its Madison office. In addition to his record of success for clients and ability to achieve results within the Executive Branch and
Underly campaign: Trump administration moves to cut education payments, delaying critical funds and putting Wisconsin schools at risk
MADISON – The Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education are already putting Wisconsin schools in danger of severe delays and funding disruptions—and could result in up to $1 billion in lost funding. Today, the Department of
Rep. Bare: Responds to Assembly Republicans GOAT Committee hearing
In response to the Assembly Committee Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency informational hearing on telework, space management, and cyber security, Representative Bare (D-Verona) released the following statement: “Today, Assembly Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee Republicans blew a hole in
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against partisan Republican funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against the Partisan Republican government funding bill: “Today’s vote was not even Congress doing the bare minimum. The House Republican Caucus has ceded all of their constitutional