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(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding President Tump’s recent action to rescind already-approved federal funding that had been going to health services across the state, including Parachute House in the 3rd Senate District: “The recklessness of President

“I just got done reading the veto message from Governor Evers about Assembly Bill 1. And this is my reaction – ‘What a crock!’ “The Governor created these standards. The Governor criticized Superintendent Underly lowering his academic standards, and now

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s irresponsible veto of Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standards in Wisconsin schools. “Governor Evers failed Wisconsin students today.

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is voicing his disappointment over the governor’s hypocritical decision to veto a bill that would have revived previous education standards that measure the academic achievement of Wisconsin’s students. Last year, Department of

MADISON, Wisc. — On Friday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers announced his decision to veto 2025 Assembly Bill 1, legislation that would restore high standards throughout Wisconsin schools. “The decision to restore

MADISON, Wis. — Last night in a late night post on X, Elon Musk, who has already spent over $20 million dollars trying to drag corrupt Brad Schimel across the finish line, announced an illegal vote-buying scheme by offering financial incentives (in this case millions

March 28, 2025 The Honorable David L. Lasee                                   The Honorable Josh KaulDistrict Attorney of Brown County                … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Elon Musk appearing to delete his post announcing illegal $1 million bribes to Wisconsin voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Let’s be very clear: Elon Musk committed a crime the moment he offered million-dollar

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) yesterday introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” The resolution provides long-overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans

MADISON – Following the sudden cancellation of $12 billion in healthcare grants by the Trump Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is facing a projected funding loss exceeding $210 million. These widespread cuts  including mental health and substance abuse

MADISON — Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement regarding Elon Musk’s unchecked attempt to bribe Wisconsinites:  “I am appalled that Musk is openly violating Wisconsin’s very clear law against paying people to vote. He should be arrested when he sets foot

MADISON, WI –Today, Governor Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 94, Assembly Bill 95, Assembly Bill 96, Assembly Bill 99, and Senate Bill 68, which respectively ratify agreements between the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee and the State of

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of reported phishing attempts via text where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is

RACINE, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services received notice from the Trump administration that they would be losing $210 million in federal grants. These grants help fund programs that serve people across Wisconsin, including direct care

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill to restore Wisconsin’s testing standards after Jill Underly lowered them.  “It is shameful that Tony Evers, a former educator and DPI Secretary, is siding with Jill Underly’s efforts to lower Wisconsin’s

We are disappointed to learn of Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 1, which would have restored the high National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)- aligned standards—the nation’s report card—that the Governor first implemented during his tenure as

Yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pose significant challenges for state governments and state budgets. The abrupt restructuring eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will likely disrupt critical services that maintain and improve the

MADISON, WI — Lobbyist Brittany Kinser is still pushing for Wisconsin to tie its education standards to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), even as the Trump administration guts the federal agency that runs it.  NAEP– long considered the Nation’s

MADISON, Wis. — In 2018, Wisconsin voters rejected extreme politician Brad Schimel in his run for reelection as Attorney General. They also rejected former Governor Scott Walker, who then gave a lame duck gift to Schimel—his current job as a Waukesha county