Schimel campaign: Reacts to Bernie Sanders campaigning for Susan Crawford
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Bernie Sanders campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director, Jacob Fischer: “If the people of Wisconsin want to know which Supreme Court candidate has their best
U.S. Rep. Steil: Issues statement on Sanders visit to Kenosha
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil issued the following statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders visit to Kenosha: “Democratic socialist Senator Sanders’ fear mongering tour comes to Wisconsin today to try to sell open borders, reckless spending, and boys in girls’ sports,” said
Rep. Wied: Announces first tele-town hall
DE PERE – Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will be hosting a tele-town hall on Monday, March 10th. “I’m excited to host my first tele-town hall, which will give me the opportunity to connect with tens of
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Audit finds no election machine errors
MADISON, Wis. – The largest and most comprehensive post-election audit of voting equipment in Wisconsin history took place following the 2024 General Election. The hand count of the paper ballots audited found no errors that would be attributable to the electronic voting system. Consequently,
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul moves for temporary restraining order to stop mass firings and seek reinstatement of federal probationary employees
MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general that moved for a temporary restraining order for numerous federal agencies, asking that a federal court order them to cease the illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees, and to reinstate those who
Gov. Evers: Releases statement on new lawsuit suing Trump administration for illegally firing federal workers including thousands of veterans
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration in a statement regarding a new multi-state lawsuit suing President Trump and the Trump Administration for illegally firing thousands of federal workers, including nearly 6,000 veterans—reportedly more than any U.S. president in American history. Gov. Evers this week blasted President Trump and the Trump Administration for their conti… Please log
DNC War Room: Following today’s jobs report, Wisconsin families brace for economic “pain” thanks to Donald Trump
Trump warned Americans they’d feel “pain” as a result of his economic agenda. From today’s disappointing February jobs report, to crashing consumer confidence, and mass public and private sector layoffs across states, Trump is making good on that threat. In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following
WisDems: What’s happening in Wisconsin?: Wisconsin Democrats launch mobile billboards slamming Elon Musk’s puppet Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin Democrats took the fight for the Wisconsin Supreme Court straight to Elon Musk—and then across Wisconsin to reach voters where they are. Wisconsin Democrats launched mobile billboards as part of the People v. Muskcampaign, a grassroots effort
Rep. Knodl: Will Democrats stand with Wisconsin ratepayers or line the pockets of energy executives?
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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: USDA releases DBI funds following industry advocacy
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is applauding news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is today releasing Congressionally-directed funding for the federal Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. USDA froze DBI grant monies last week, triggering grave
WisGOP: Susan Crawford turns to a socialist to save her campaign
MADISON, Wis. — As if Susan Crawford and the Democrats weren’t already completely out of touch with Wisconsin voters, they’re now desperately turning to the far-left extremist Bernie Sanders to try and revive their sinking campaign. Newsflash: Bernie’s radical ideas are
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 78th Alice in Dairyland top candidates announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 78th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Allison Foster, Michelle Stangler, Mikayla Flyte, Natalie Roe, Olivia Lulich, and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Trump to release wrongfully withheld funding for dairy farmers
Trump Admin stiffed 88 Midwest dairy farmers and processors for $6.5 million in Dairy Business Innovation grants that Baldwin championed Baldwin followed up on her demand from last week to release the funding with a call to the Secretary of
Dept. of Transportation: US 18/151 construction project in Verona scheduled to begin March 17
Work to improve US 18/151 between County G and WIS 69 in Verona, Dane County, is scheduled to begin on Monday March 17, 2025. Other improvements include adding auxiliary lanes between County G and WIS 69 and interchange improvements at
Driftless Area Voters for Wisconsin: Immigration legal expert coming to Nelson
On March 15, the Driftless Area Voters for Wisconsin (DAVFW) will host a local subject matter expert who will explain the intricacies of immigration law and what the rights are for those concerned about deportation. Topics to be covered include clarification of
WisDems: ICYMI: Schimel says he’ll be ‘support network’ for Trump and rehashes election conspiracies
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner yesterday highlighted new comments by extreme politician Brad Schimel who is once again bending the knee to Donald Trump while undermining our democracy and casting doubt on the 2020 election. According to the Wisconsin Examiner, Brad
Gov. Evers: Appoints Phil Grassmann as Rusk County sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Phil Grassmann as Rusk County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Jeffery Wallace’s retirement. Grassmann will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With more
Wisconsin Policy Forum: State budget bright spots abound in 2025, but caution also warranted
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Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser finally responds—and she’s perfectly “fine” with Trump’s plan to gut Wisconsin schools
MADISON, WI – After three days of silence, lobbyist Brittany Kinser finally responded to Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and rip $1 billion out of Wisconsin’s public schools. And her response? “It’s fine.” Not
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Doggett, Frost introduce the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10), introduced the Protect Social Security and Medicare Act. Given that President Trump is laying the groundwork to gut Social Security and Medicare, this bill aims to