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
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to 78 months for possessing a firearm as a felon
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Donald R. Spivey, Jr., 23, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 78 months in federal prison for possessing a
U.S Dept. of Justice: Deforest cocaine trafficker sentenced to 3 years in prison
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Braulio Martinez Salazar, 31, DeForest, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 3 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine. Martinez Salazar pleaded guilty to this
Sen. Jacque: Bill giving veteran status to Vietnam Era Hmong and Laotian soldiers clears senate committee
MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. Soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared a State Senate committee today. State Sen. André Jacque, author of the bill, said the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul secures early court decision stopping Trump administration’s unlawful termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts temporarily blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while the states seek a preliminary injunction. Kaul
Sen. Jacque: Bill to stop thieves advances
MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today cleared legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders. “Led by organized
Rivera-Wagner: Highlights Green Bay investments in Governor’s capital budget
Green Bay – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget. The proposal contains several appropriations for Green Bay and the Green Bay area, including multiple renovations and upgrades on the UW-Green Bay campus. Today, the Governor visited the campus
Fair Elections Wisconsin: Brad Schimel cleared the rape kit backlog. Susan Crawford tells lies about it anyway.
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and Dane County judge Susan Crawford is facing widespread criticism after publicly telling lies about her opponent’s history of successfully processing rape kits. Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a nonpartisan group supporting candidate Brad
Underly campaign: 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
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser skips public education forum—refuses to answer for her record of undermining public schools
MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend. For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding
Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy: Will tariffs make Wisconsin rich?
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled “Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?” Key takeaways from the report: Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV, TSA urge travelers to verify ID documents
When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be
Gov. Evers: “Trump administration must stop turning their backs on America’s dairyland”
The governor slams Trump Administration for once again trying to walk back promised funding to support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, urges Trump Administration to immediatelyrestore funding Congress already approved Amid looming threats of trade wars impacting Wisconsin farmers, producers, and agricultural industries,Trump Administration intends to cut funding for programs designed to strengt… Please log in to access subscriber