Schimel campaign: Announces historic $2.2 million raised
CONTACT: Jacob Fischer Press@SchimelforJustice.com WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign announced that it has raised over $2.2 million since entering the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the past six months, the Schimel campaign raised $1.5 million –
WisDems: ICYMI: Brad Schimel’s extremism on display: Defending January 6 insurrectionists
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Channel 3000 highlighted just how extreme far-right Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel really is. On far-right talk radio, Schimel undermined the justice system and defended the insurrectionists who assaulted police on January 6, 2021. Brad Schimel’s extreme views
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: To measure financial well-being of Wisconsin farmers and ranchers
DES MOINES, IA – January 7, 2025 — Starting in December, the U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began contacting producers togather data about land ownership, income, expenses, debt, assets, demographic, and landlordcharacteristics to provide detailed information from
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Tuberville, colleagues to introduce hallmark legislation to preserve Title IX, protect women’s sports
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and 28 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title
Rep. Duchow: Re-elected Caucus Vice-Chair and Financial Institutions Chair
Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) will continue to fill the roles of Caucus Vice Chair and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions for the 2025-26 session. Rep. Duchow will also serve on the committees for Education,
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Appointed to House Armed Services Committee for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, former Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress. Following his appointment, Congressman Van Orden stated: “I am honored to be appointed to the House
Dept. of Administration: Secretary Blumenfeld makes leadership announcements
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Anne Hanson as DOA Deputy Secretary effective January 13. Paul Hammer has served as DOA Deputy Administrator since 2023 and is taking a position with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Anne Hanson has served&nb… Please log in to access
A Better Wisconsin Together: Misplaced Priorities: Wisconsin Republicans open up legislative session by ignoring real issues facing Wisconsin communities
MADISON, Wis. — Our state constitution exists to protect our rights and freedoms as Wisconsinites. However, instead of respecting its purpose, Republicans in our state legislature are working to undermine our Wisconsin constitution despite having just yesterday taken an oath of
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Presents 2025 legislative priorities
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts. “At Edge, we
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Announces committee assignments
Madison – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has been assigned to serve on two important Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Rivera-Wagner will be a member of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Committee on Local
Rep. Summerfield: Sworn in for fifth term
Madison, WI – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fifth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to be sworn in today to represent the 68th Assembly District,” Summerfield said. Rep. Summerfield was recently elected to
Rep. Palmeri: Sworn in for the 2025- 2026 legislative session
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in at the State Capitol as the State Representative for Assembly District 54. During the 2025-2026 legislative session, she will serve as the ranking member on the following committees: Environment, and
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Announces promotions
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has promoted of two current managers as the agency moves into 2025. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to Deputy Secretary. Garrett has been at DSPS
Rep. Callahan: Statement on 2025-26 Assembly inauguration
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in
Dept. of Administration: Vision 2030 update: Evers administration continues work to reduce costs to taxpayers through optimizing workplace footprint
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last
Dept. of Natural Resources: Experience winter in a new light at a candlelight hike
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Desires an end to line item vetoes
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by
Rep. Goeben: Sworn in to serve second term
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to
Rep. Dallman: Sworn in to represent Wisconsin’s 39th Assembly District
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Celebrate launch of first federally funded electric vehicle charging stations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan