Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: On ‘apples to apples’ assessment, private and charter schools outperform their public counterparts
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its annual Apples to Apples report, which highlights a widening achievement gap between Wisconsin’s traditional public and choice schools. This trend has grown in recent years with no signs of
Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces Sarah Hurwitz as keynote speaker for 2025 GALA event
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the Annual Scholarship & Recognition GALA, Growing Alliances in Leadership & Advocacy,
Kinser campaign: Kinser for our WI kids releases NEW radio ad
MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, the Kinser for Our Wisconsin Kids campaign released a new radio ad featuring Dr. Howard Fuller, a well-known education reformer, former Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and distinguished Professor Emeritus of Education at Marquette University. LISTEN:
Schimel campaign: Why this race is “so important”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. —Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new ad, titled “So Important,” highlighting why the stakes are so high in this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race. President Donald J. Trump weighed in on the race and threw his
Crawford campaign: MBA Poll: Judge Crawford “exceeds expectations” on judicial temperament, impartiality and integrity
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Bar Association released their annual poll, which “surveys its members regarding the characteristics and qualifications of judicial candidates that appear on the ballot in Milwaukee County.” Judge Crawford is endorsed by more than 175 current
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan bill to halt waste, protect taxpayers passes committee
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (R-WI) bill, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Protection Act, passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with bipartisan support and now awaits consideration on the House floor. This legislation
WisGOP: Statement on Obama endorsing Madison liberal Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — If you are covering Barack Obama endorsing Madison Liberal Susan Crawford, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Executive Director, Andrew Iverson: “A vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a Dangerously Liberal Democrat agenda. Nearly 80% of
Rep. Billings: Statement on the Capital Budget
MADISON – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider the 2025-27 State of Wisconsin Capital Budget. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, released the following statement in response: “This afternoon,
Schimel campaign: International Union of Police Associations endorses Judge Brad Schimel
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The International Union of Police Associations adds to Schimel’s long list of bipartisan law enforcement support, including over
Institute for Reforming Government: Court watch: playing politics in least political branch
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing how the least political branch is becoming political under a progressive majority. The primer outlines how the progressive majority is attempting to remake
Rep. Fitzgerald: To hold April in-district office hours
MADISON – Today, Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) announced upcoming in-district office hours in Lake Mills, Waterloo, and Cambridge this April to host informal discussions with her constituents regarding their legislative questions and concerns. The details for the sessions are
EMILYs List: Puts 46 extremist U.S. House Republicans “on notice” as key 2026 flip targets
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List put 46 House Republicans “On Notice,” naming them top targets for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Their districts constitute the Democratic Party’s best path to flip Republican-held seats and take back power in
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes to send 2025-27 Capital Budget to Joint Finance Committee
Madison, WI- During today’s meeting of the State Building Commission (SBC), Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted to submit the Governor’s recommendations for the 2025-27 Capital Budget to the Joint Committee on Finance without recommendation of the SBC. The SBC
Crawford campaign: President Obama: vote early for Judge Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — Today, with exactly one week until Election Day on April 1, President Barack Obama encouraged Wisconsinites to vote early for Judge Susan Crawford. “I’m grateful to President Obama for highlighting the importance of this race and encouraging Wisconsinites
Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC: Mobilizing voters for Supreme Court election
MADISON – With just a week until the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday, April 1, voting is already in full swing. Thousands of Wisconsinites have cast their ballots by mail and early in-person absentee voting. Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Kinser campaign: Brittany Kinser shatters fundraising record
MADISON, Wisc. – Fundraising reports are out and the findings could not be clearer: Brittany Kinser SHATTERED fundraising records in the race for DPI Superintendent. While incumbent Jill Underly raised $1.06 million in the Pre-Election reporting period, with only $99,000 cash-on-hand
WisGOP: ICYMI: Hakeem Jeffries says quiet part out loud, Crawford Victory = gerrymandering maps
MADISON, Wis. — The Democrat Party Leader, Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that a vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a dangerously liberal agenda to rip up Congressional maps and remove Congressman Steil and Van Orden’s House Seats, blatantly ignoring the will of Wisconsin
Associated Builders and Contractors: Celebrates legislators who co-authored the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA)
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin thanks three Wisconsin legislators for co-authoring the Fair and Open Competition Act (FOCA). The legislation was introduced to Congress earlier this month. Representatives Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman and Tom Tiffany
WisDems: Closing arguments: Brad Schimel’s supporters make the case for…who?
MADISON, Wis. — Support for corrupt politician Brad Schimel is fizzling out in the closing days of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with everyone from Ron Johnson to Schimel’s own canvassers drawing a blank when asked who they’re supporting on April 1.
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Reaches final agreement with Sigue Corp., affected customers eligible for refunds
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced it has reached a final agreement with money transmitter Sigue Corp., for failing to fulfill its obligations to customers during its collapse last year. The agreement with Sigue comes one year after