Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continued general trend of lower public approval of work of U.S. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 44% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while 56% disapprove. This is a slight decline from January, when 47% approved and 53%
Kelly campaign: Acknowledges support from Justice Roggensack
Milwaukee-In a statement to WisPolitics this afternoon retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack endorsed Justice Kelly saying, “I support and will be voting for Dan Kelly in the general election.” Justice Kelly issued this response. “It was a privilege to serve alongside
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Meets with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and pushes for confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), met with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to discuss her nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor
Rep. Penterman: Announces in-district listening sessions
Madison – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) announced that he will be holding in-district listening sessions on Saturday, April 22rd. Listening sessions will be held in Deforest, Columbus, and Watertown. “My title is Representative,” said Penterman. “It is
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Freedom & rights activists will address Libertarians
Ubet, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will have two keynote speakers at its annual convention in Milwaukee, Saturday, April 15th. Elizabeth Coquillard and William Henry, who co-direct Liberty Offense, a non-profit organization that addresses constitutional and personal rights violations,
Committee to Protect Health Care: Over 300 Wisconsin med professionals sign letter supporting Protasiewicz for Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE – More than 300 medical professionals from across Wisconsin have signed a letter urging voters to support Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The letter and its signers were featured in a full-page ad
U.S. Rep Gallagher: Introduces bipartisan CURD act to codify definition of ‘Natural Cheese’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Angie Craig (D-MN), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), introduced the bipartisan CURD (Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions) Act to help better inform consumers’ cheese purchasing decisions.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Offers the no WHO pandemic treaty act as an amendment to AUMF repeal
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the No WHO Pandemic Treaty Without Senate Approval Act as an amendment to the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The No WHO Pandemic
Together for the Climate: Climate champions risk arrest to shut down opening of new Chase Bank branch
Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – On Tuesday, March 28, a team of activists risked arrest and were formally cited by police in a sit-in at the brand-new Chase Bank branch in Hilldale Mall. Chase Bank is the number one funder
Rep. Callahan: Statement on Medicaid supplemental payments to county-run nursing homes
[Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement regarding the reduction in revenue to county-owned Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and others around the state by Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS):
Rep. Vining and Sen. Agard: Announce installation of universal changing station in state capitol
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) held a press conference to celebrate the installation of a universal changing station in the State Capitol and to bring awareness to the importance of
Rep. Tranel and Sen. Marklein: Introduce ag-road improvement program (ARIP)
MADISON – State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) circulated legislation to create the Ag-Road Improvement Program (ARIP) today, which will invest an additional $150 million in local, rural roads. The biggest logistical challenge,
WisDems: WILL & Zignego family dig deep for Dan Kelly
MADISON, Wis. — According to campaign finance filings released last night, parties tied to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Zignego family continued to funnel resources into Dan Kelly’s campaign. In 2019, Kelly initially recused himself from hearing a
Dept. of Workforce Development: Launches “Welcome to the Workforce” initiative with webinar, speakers series for teens, parents, and employers
MADISON – Teens are an important part of Wisconsin’s labor force – with nearly 60% of state teens aged 16-19 working. Meanwhile, April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has
Rep. Allen: Releases budget motion addressing municipal services payments
State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) sent a budget motion to the Joint Finance Committee that would require the state government to pay municipalities 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police, fire, and waste services to state
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023 state trail passes available for purchase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are now available. Get outdoors this spring with access to some of the most scenic areas in Wisconsin, including thousands of miles of trails and
U.S. Attorney O’Shea: Madison man charged with firebombing building
MADISON, WIS. – A Madison, Wisconsin man was arrested today on a charge related to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building. According to court documents, Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, is charged with one count of attempting to cause
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin receives federal grant funding for boating infrastructure updates
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two projects in Wisconsin were awarded U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding for renovations at the High Cliff State Park Marina and South Bay Marina.
State Senate Democratic Committee: Rep. Knodl finally shows his true colors
Madison, WI – This morning, Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard responded to the irresponsible and overtly partisan comments by Representative Dan Knodl, about his thoughts on potentially impeaching Janet Protasiewicz from the Wisconsin Supreme Court should the GOP achieve a
Project Democracy PAC: Bipartisan WI business leaders launch new Supreme Court ad, criticize Kelly for election-denying endorsement
MILWAUKEE, WI – The bipartisan Wisconsin business leaders who participated in a statewide six-figure digital ad supporting Janet Protasiewicz for state Supreme Court criticized her opponent Daniel Kelly today for campaigning with a far-right activist with ties to the January 6th insurrection. “Daniel