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MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and

MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane

Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload… 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 is the new home for WisPolitics

Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life.  In

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: 

MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking

Milwaukee, WI – Jason Rae was elected to a third term as Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the organization’s recent Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, winning with 338.5 votes to 68.5 votes. Receiving nearly 83% of

MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after Legislative Republicans unveiled their plan to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally residing in

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act. This bill willprevent future Administrations from replicating President Biden’s student loan bailout scheme that could have cost taxpayers—many of whom didn’t attend college or

This week, Bryan Steil once again proved he has no interest in delivering for working families by attacking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a nonpartisan agency dedicated to protecting everyday Americans and their wallets from predatory companies.  The CFPB has returned nearly $32

MADISON — After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week during visits with students and staff at Tremper High School in Kenosha and

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new comprehensive plans for his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to address toxic PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s water, a long-standing challenge facing too many of our communities. This action builds upon previous proposals

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after Governor Evers announced he would include a series of PFAS remediation initiatives in his upcoming State Budget proposal: “It seems Governor Evers has come around to my position and

Madison, WI—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new plans to protect Wisconsin communities from exposure to toxic PFAS pollution. The Governor’s budget proposal responds to the significant threat PFAS contamination poses to the health of Wisconsinites. “PFAS contamination is one of the most

In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. During a video address,

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Rule on Election Observers, CR 24-032, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy

MADISON – ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan issued the following statement today after state lawmakers proposed a bill requiring county sheriffs to do ICE’s bidding: “LRB-0779 aims to remove local sheriffs’ discretion and force them to collaborate