Sen. Wimberger: Budget listening session coming to Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto), a member of the Legislature’s budget committee, announced today that the Committee’s public hearings for the 2025-26 State Budget will include a stop in Northeast Wisconsin, visiting Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2.
Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin launches new resources to inspire creativity in schools
MADISON — In celebration of Music, Art, Dance, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is proud to announce the launch of high-quality music, lesson plans, and materials developed by Wisconsin artists and educators. These free
Democracy Defense Project: Responds to Brad Schimel election comments on WISN Radio
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel was on WISN radio talking about making the election “too big to rig” and election fraud. The Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Lieutenant Governor
Crawford campaign: Van Hollen & bipartisan group denounces Schimel for election conspiracy theories
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel is peddling dangerous election conspiracy theories, which has drawn an extraordinary rebuke from former Republican Attorney General, and Schimel’s predecessor, J.B. Van Hollen and a bipartisan group of leaders. On the Jay Weber Show yesterday, Brad Schimel espoused dangerous
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Raises concerns about how NOAA firings will impact Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues are pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the
Rep. Goodwin: Statement on the 2025 State of the Tribes Address
MADISON, Wis. – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Thomas Fowler delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature today. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Goodwin delivered the
Rep. Callahan: Backs bill to enforce immigration law
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 24, legislation he co-authored which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an individual booked into jail
Rep. Goodwin: Condemns Milwaukee violence, calls for justice
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Rep. Arney: Reacts to 2025 Annual State of the Tribes Address
(MADISON, Wis) – On Tuesday, March 18th, Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: It was an honor to
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Highlights measures to promote government transparency through public records
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Shining a Light: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Wisconsin’s Public Records Process.” The report highlights several actionable reforms that would enhance government transparency and make it easier for
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for export expansion grants through April 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through April 9, 2025. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which Gov. Evers
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Circulate legislation to continue support of local EMS
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) circulated a package of legislation which will provide significant resources and additional tools to support Wisconsin’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The bills support local EMS personnel
Dept. of Natural Resources: Attend a youth fishing clinic in Southeast Wisconsin on April 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a youth fishing clinic in southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first youth fishing clinic in southeast Wisconsin was
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin and Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Wisconsin anti-violence coalitions host Legislative Advocacy Day at State Capitol
Madison – March 19, 2025 – Today, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) are hosting a Legislative Advocacy Day which will bring programs from across the state to meet with elected officials to discuss
Learn In My Shoes: Parents of special ed students invite legislators to ‘Learn in my Shoes’
MADISON – A grassroots group of parents will bring a visually compelling reminder of children from across Wisconsin to the state Capitol today (March 19), part of their campaign to persuade state legislators to include more special education funding in the
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin journalism leaders to discuss press challenges in April 9 panel
MILWAUKEE – The state of U.S. journalism, which faces new challenges from politicians and market forces, will be the subject of a lively panel discussion featuring three Wisconsin news executives. Wisconsin Public Radio Director of Radio Sarah Ashworth, Milwaukee Journal
Crawford campaign: NEW AD: How Corrupt Is Brad Schimel? Let’s count the ways, including selling out to Musk
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched “How Corrupt,” a new ad highlighting Brad Schimel’s corrupt record—including how Elon Musk is trying to buy him a seat on the Supreme Court, because Schimel always
Sen. Jacque: Highlights upcoming IN-District JFC budget hearing
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today announced that the Legislature’s budget-writing committee will hold a public hearing in the 1st Senate District at Kaukauna High School in the Town of Buchanan and urged constituents to make their voices heard as lawmakers formulate
WisGOP: Announces NEW website to highlight Jill Underly’s failures
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisGOP launched a new site, DrJillUnderly.com, showcasing Jill Underly’s abysmal record of failing Wisconsin’s children and families. Underperforming Underly is failing Wisconsin’s children. From lowering academic standards to students failing in math and reading, Jill Underly has undelivered for
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers visiting veterans and veterans organizations across Wisconsin to highlight efforts to support Wisconsin’s veterans and their families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is traveling across Wisconsin highlighting initiatives in his 2025-27 Executive Budget announced last month that build upon the governor’s and the Evers Administration’s efforts to continue supporting Wisconsin’s approximately 300,000 veterans and their