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MADISON, Wis. — Even as courts have stepped in to block Trump’s lawless freeze of federal funding for the critical programs Wisconsinites depend on, chaos has continued to spread. Trump’s ploy to halt all federal funding further demonstrates his apathy for Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Pro-Life Wisconsin, the group opposed to 100% of abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, has rolled out their endorsement of far-right candidate Brad Schimel and told supporters that the “easiest road” to enacting a total

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s continued efforts aimed at withholding Wisconsin’s federal funds based on a new controversial policy aimed at unilaterally forcing all federal agencies to stop nearly all federal aid. The policy, which the Trum… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new revenue estimates. The numbers reflect growth despite economic uncertainty. In response to the updated estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born

Hi, State Senator Jesse James here to talk about critical legislation I introduced earlier this week to extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers. Did you know that Wisconsin is one of only two states that limits postpartum Medicaid coverage for

MADISON—Today, Assembly and Senate Democrats, led by Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and Sen. Tim Carpenter, introduced legislation to empower Wisconsin’s schools, places of worship, and other locations in light of recent immigration actions taken by ICE and the federal government. State

Madison, WI – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy for directing the Department to begin review of the Biden administration’s fuel economy standards in his first action as Secretary. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the

MILWAUKEE – The newly released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores highlight a crisis in student achievement that cannot be ignored. The data reveal stagnant statewide outcomes and a severe crisis for Milwaukee’s students, reinforcing the urgent need for

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter today to newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy congratulating him on his appointment. “I would like to be one of the first to congratulate you on your confirmation as

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus convened for the first time in the 107th Wisconsin Legislature with more than double the membership of previous legislative sessions. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition to intervene to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI, which went into effect on December 30, replaced the

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – On April 1, the people of Wisconsin will vote for their next Supreme Court justice and protect Wisconsin’s voter ID law. While voter ID might seem like common sense,  Susan Crawford doesn’t feel the same way.  In 2018,

MADISON, Wisc. — Brittany Kinser, candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), released the following statement in response to the release of the Nation’s Report Card. “The latest Nation’s Report Card, released today, confirms that only 3 out

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, anti-abortion warrior Brad Schimel received a ringing endorsement from Pro-Life Wisconsin, one of Wisconsin’s leading anti-abortion groups that wants to ban all abortions without exception, restrict access to birth control, and only endorses candidates who hold a “no-exceptions

MADISON, Wis. — Susan Crawford and the Democratic machine are selling two of Wisconsin’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in exchange for contributions to Susan Crawford’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In a shocking email, obtained by the Milwaukee Journal

MENOMONIE, Wis. — A routine bridge inspection has led Dunn County highway officials to reduce to 20 tons the weight allowed on the County Highway BB/Tainter Lake bridge in Cedar Falls. “We inspect our bridges every year or every other

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly called for additional investment in K-12 public schools following data released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as “the Nation’s Report Card.” Testing data for the 2024 NAEP shows Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Heartland Signal recently uncovered shocking audio of extreme politician Brad Schimel claiming that a “bloody revolution” could be needed in America. This isn’t the first time Schimel has embraced extreme and dangerous rhetoric. From defending violent criminal

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a Title VI civil rights complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) against the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) and specifically, King Elementary, for