Contact: Tom SheehanPublic Information Officer(608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today thatMilwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the interimDirector of State Courts beginning on August 3, 2023. Judge
A coalition of progressive legal interests today asked the state Supreme Court to overturn GOP-drawn legislative maps, calling them an extreme partisan gerrymander that violates parts of the Wisconsin Constitution.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Treasurer John Leiber warns the Town of Sanborn’s property tax revenue issue could be just the beginning of revenue problems for municipalities that previously collected the taxes from tribal members. A recent federal
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem voters today asked the state Supreme Court to overturn GOP-drawn legislative maps, seeking new lines for the 2024 elections. The petition for original action argues the maps are such an extreme
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced her new PAC will focus on staving off a Republican supermajority while also electing Dems focused on health care.
MADISON – Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding the gerrymandering litigation filed today with the Wisconsin Supreme court. “Today’s litigation reflects the concerns of Wisconsinites. Our votes have been silenced by the GOP’s gerrymandered districts for too
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, a coalition of groups fighting for fair electoral representation filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to examine the legality of the current legislative maps. Current maps heavily favor legislative Republicans as they hold
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin voiced its support for a lawsuit filed today challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s undemocratic and highly partisan legislative maps. Dr. Melinda Brennan, the executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Extreme
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Bare released the following statement: “The integrity of our democracy was the top issue I heard last year while knocking on over 10,000 doors in a district I won with 70% of the vote. That integrity
Following the indictment of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, here’s a reminder that Derrick Van Orden attended the “Stop the Steal” rally and was caught trespassing at the Capitol with his fellow insurrectionists – despite his attempts
MADISON–In response to the Law Forward lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The maps are rigged–Wisconsin’s legislative maps are rigged! For over a decade, the GOP’s gerrymander has allowed them
MADISON –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that challenges Wisconsin’s current legislative maps. For too long, our voters’ will has been subverted by unrepresentative legislative maps. With this recent challenge, our Wisconsin voters
Randy Koschnick has formally been notified that his appointment as director of State Courts ends today.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Peacock
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announced today his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next deputy secretary. Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female deputy secretary after serving as the administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016.
August 2, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Season, the theater plans to break ground in late May 2024 with a targeted grand opening of the new Associated Bank Theater Center in
MADISON, Wis. — In response to a new challenge of Wisconsin’s extreme partisan gerrymandering, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s lawsuit challenging our state’s extreme partisan gerrymander is good news for democracy in Wisconsin. For more than
Chief Justice Annette Kingsland ZieglerWisconsin Supreme Court(608) 266-1881 Madison, Wisconsin (August 2, 2023) – The unauthorized action taken today by some ofmy colleagues firing Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick is flawed procedurally,legally, and on its merits. As Chief Justice,
(MILWAUKEE) — Three MPS schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a rigorous, multiyear application process. The program encourages critical thinking and helps prepare students for postsecondary life in a global society. Milwaukee Public Schools’ new IB Primary Years
Madison – Today the Wisconsin Arts Board celebrates its 50th Anniversary in service to the people of Wisconsin. Former Governor Patrick Lucey signed the biennial budget bill creating the Arts Board on August 2, 1973. We will commemorate this 50th
Contact: Tom SheehanPublic Information Officer(608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today thatMilwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the interimDirector of State Courts beginning on August 3, 2023. Judge Skwierawski will take a leave fromher position on the Milwaukee
A coalition of progressive legal interests today asked the state Supreme Court to overturn GOP-drawn legislative maps, calling them an extreme partisan gerrymander that violates parts of the Wisconsin Constitution.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Treasurer John Leiber warns the Town of Sanborn’s property tax revenue issue could be just the beginning of revenue problems for municipalities that previously collected the taxes from tribal members. A recent federal court ruled tribal members don’t have to pay property tax,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem voters today asked the state Supreme Court to overturn GOP-drawn legislative maps, seeking new lines for the 2024 elections. The petition for original action argues the maps are such an extreme partisan gerrymander that all 33 members of the state Senate
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced her new PAC will focus on staving off a Republican supermajority while also electing Dems focused on health care.
MADISON – Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding the gerrymandering litigation filed today with the Wisconsin Supreme court. “Today’s litigation reflects the concerns of Wisconsinites. Our votes have been silenced by the GOP’s gerrymandered districts for too long. “Wisconsin voters now have the opportunity to fight for
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, a coalition of groups fighting for fair electoral representation filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to examine the legality of the current legislative maps. Current maps heavily favor legislative Republicans as they hold a super-majority in the Senate and are two seats shy
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin voiced its support for a lawsuit filed today challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s undemocratic and highly partisan legislative maps. Dr. Melinda Brennan, the executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Extreme partisan gerrymandering has turned Wisconsin’s redistricting process into a political
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Bare released the following statement: “The integrity of our democracy was the top issue I heard last year while knocking on over 10,000 doors in a district I won with 70% of the vote. That integrity is compromised by partisan gerrymandering. Our system of checks and
Following the indictment of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, here’s a reminder that Derrick Van Orden attended the “Stop the Steal” rally and was caught trespassing at the Capitol with his fellow insurrectionists – despite his attempts to deny it. Just last week, Van Orden screamed at high
MADISON–In response to the Law Forward lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “The maps are rigged–Wisconsin’s legislative maps are rigged! For over a decade, the GOP’s gerrymander has allowed them to ignore widely popular legislation without so much as allowing
MADISON –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that challenges Wisconsin’s current legislative maps. For too long, our voters’ will has been subverted by unrepresentative legislative maps. With this recent challenge, our Wisconsin voters will have their day in court.”
Randy Koschnick has formally been notified that his appointment as director of State Courts ends today.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Peacock will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Ann Peacock
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announced today his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next deputy secretary. Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female deputy secretary after serving as the administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016. As chief operating officer, she will oversee the department’s operations
August 2, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Season, the theater plans to break ground in late May 2024 with a targeted grand opening of the new Associated Bank Theater Center in Fall 2025 with a full season of exciting offerings. During
MADISON, Wis. — In response to a new challenge of Wisconsin’s extreme partisan gerrymandering, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s lawsuit challenging our state’s extreme partisan gerrymander is good news for democracy in Wisconsin. For more than a decade, Republican politicians in Madison have used their gerrymandered
Chief Justice Annette Kingsland ZieglerWisconsin Supreme Court(608) 266-1881 Madison, Wisconsin (August 2, 2023) – The unauthorized action taken today by some ofmy colleagues firing Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick is flawed procedurally,legally, and on its merits. As Chief Justice, I contemplated actions I might take toattempt to stop this
(MILWAUKEE) — Three MPS schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a rigorous, multiyear application process. The program encourages critical thinking and helps prepare students for postsecondary life in a global society. Milwaukee Public Schools’ new IB Primary Years Programmes are at ALBA (Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes), 1712
Madison – Today the Wisconsin Arts Board celebrates its 50th Anniversary in service to the people of Wisconsin. Former Governor Patrick Lucey signed the biennial budget bill creating the Arts Board on August 2, 1973. We will commemorate this 50th Anniversary year and celebrate the Arts Board and its work