U.S. Sen. Johnson: Colleagues reintroduce bill to permanently repeal the death tax
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and 44 senators in reintroducing legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. The Death Tax Repeal Act would end this purely punitive tax
Climate Power: ICYMI: Trump guts critical cost-saving clean energy investments in Wisconsin
Nearly $500 million in direct funding for Wisconsin is at stake, plus $5.5 billion loan for WEPCO and Alliant Clean Energy Projects Madison, WI – Yesterday, US Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Rosa DeLauro released a summary of federal funds illegally withheld by the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Exposes Trump Administration halt on lifesaving research, despite court orders
NEW: Baldwin reveals that NIH has awarded zero grants in 10 days and is failing to fund research projects, including to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reports highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week. Testing was completed at the U.S.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Special Valentine’s delivery asks Rep. Steil to break up with big corporations
While Steil’s heart is set on more tax breaks for big corporations and the ultra-rich, working families in Wisconsin are asking to be put first instead ELKHORN, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day, Wisconsinites have one request for Congressman Bryan Steil:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Support threatened and endangered species recovery with the endangered resources tax checkoff
All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched MADISON, Wis. – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched
Crawford campaign: Launches two new ads slamming Schimel’s support for 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched two new TV ads holding Brad Schimel accountable for his extreme views on reproductive freedom and continued support for the 1849 ban on nearly all abortions. The
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Tariffs and you: How trade barriers affect Wisconsin
Tariffs and trade disputes have been a subject of many debates over the past few months. What is often overlooked is just how these barriers affect the everyday citizen in Wisconsin. Here are just a few examples of how increased
A Better Wisconsin Together: On Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights right-wing Judge Brad Schimel’s love for special interests
MADISON, Wis. — This Valentine’s Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to the love between right-wing Judge Brad Schimel and his special interest donors. While in public office, Brad Schimel wrote that politicians using their office and powers to
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and 13 attorneys general release statement on preliminary injunction issued in birthright citizenship case
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in releasing the following statement in response to a preliminary injunction being granted by a federal judge against President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order terminating
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, other groups: 20+ orgs. sign letter to defend state constitution
As organizations committed to safeguarding democracy and protecting the rights of every voter in Wisconsin, we write today to raise our collective voices in defense of our state’s most important governing document—our constitution. Voters will have a constitutional amendment question
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Finance Committee Republicans in vowing to oppose any short-term tax package
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Thom
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting for I-39 bridges project in Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements to the County BB/Cottage Grove Road and Hanson Road bridges over I-39 in Madison, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025,
Committee to Protect Health Care: Wisconsin physicians on Brad Schimel’s abortion ad: “Don’t be fooled”
MILWAUKEE – Today Brad Schimel, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, released an ad claiming that, when it comes to rulings on abortion, he “will respect the will of the people.” The ad seems to deviate from his established track record on abortion,
WISN 12: Hosts high-profile debate between candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court
JUDGE CRAWFORD AND JUDGE SCHIMEL FACE OFF IN DEBATE ON MARCH 12, 2025, PRESENTED BY WISN 12 AT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL MILWAUKEE, WI (February 13, 2025) – WISN 12 is presenting the ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel campaign: Agrees to WISN debate
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Schimel for Justice released the following statement announcing one debate before the April 1st election to ensure Wisconsin voters have an opportunity to hear the clear contrast between the candidates. The agreement was reached with WISN and will
WisGOP: Crawford continues to peddle lies at expense of survivors
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Susan Crawford is peddling lies at the expense of Wisconsin survivors. While Crawford and dangerous Democrats continue to cherry-pick the complex issue and reality of sexual assault kits, Wisconsinites know there’s more to the
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford to speak at Newsmaker luncheon
For more information, please contact:Lexie Deblitz, (262) 573-9675lexie@milwaukeepressclub.orgwww.milwaukeepressclub.org Hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and Rotary Club of Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the
Crawford campaign: Statement on Supreme Court debate
MADISON, Wis. – Today, WISN 12 News announced they will host a Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between Judge Susan Crawford and her opponent, Brad Schimel, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The debate will be televised live and
Marquette University: Launches Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship program in honor of its 24th president
MILWAUKEE — Marquette President Kimo Ah Yun announced that the university will launch the Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship program in fall 2025 in honor of the late president. President Lovell served for a decade at Marquette as its 24th