Senate Republicans grilled three nominees to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission on when Supreme Court justices should recuse themselves amid GOP complaints about liberal Janet Protasiewicz past statements on redistricting.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Republicans today grilled three nominees to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission on when Supreme Court justices should recuse themselves amid GOP complaints about liberal Janet Protasiewicz past statements on redistricting. GOP members
MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after the committee voted
The 2020s are now calling for a new foreign policy to deal with a cold war that’s been going on for a decade.
It’s been many decades since I competed in youth sports, but I still distinctly remember that the kid we all hated was the cheater. That memory comes to mind because of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ draconian reaction to the possibility that the new Supreme Court majority may review legislative gerrymandering.
MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson along with Rep. Jimmy Anderson and Senator Mark Spreitzer released a bill, LRB-3732, to expand options for identification when picking up a prescription from a pharmacy. This bill allows the use of a foreign
Washington D.C – Today, Americans for Contraception Education Fund launched a new campaign in Wisconsin emphasizing why passing The “Right to Contraception Act” into law is essential. The ads – which include videos, audio ads, and other forms of digital
Here is a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign commentary on the Wisconsin Republicans’ proposal to eliminate work permits for 14 and 15 year old children. While Republicans argue that this change will promote economic growth and foster early responsibility, a closer look
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of
MADISON, Wis. — This week, extremist GOP politicians will descend upon Milwaukee for the presidential debate on August 23. In response, nearly a dozen organizations across Wisconsin have released a joint statement emphasizing that the harmful and reckless actions and rhetoric
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, just a month out from his special session call of the Wisconsin State Legislature, is continuing to urge the Legislature to address the looming child care industry fiscal cliff and pass a comprehensive plan to address
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the third annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo, a one-day celebration of everything waterfowl, on Aug. 26 at the Sunny View Expo Center in Oshkosh. This outdoor, family- and dog-friendly Expo
A computer science professor at UW-Madison says certain AI tools pose a cybersecurity threat when in the wrong hands, and urges skepticism about potential defenses. In a presentation held as part of Madison’s Forward Festival, Prof. Somesh Jha yesterday discussed
MADISON, WI – In response to to Senator Dan Knodl’s announcement of a hearing to re-litigate the 2020 election, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Donald Trump may not be with us in Wisconsin tomorrow, but it’s
JANESVILLE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he is seeking nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize a veteran’s exceptional service and contributions in the
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement prior to today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing: “We’re seeing a trend of departments failing to provide
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) released the following statement: “It is with the most profound sense of grief and joy that Sara Jane and I announce the passing of our oldest daughter, Sydney Marie (Van Orden) Martenis
A few weeks ago, I was attending a breakfast meeting with a friend. As the meeting began, we were asked to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. She rolled her eyes, a gesture which I don’t think anyone else in the room noticed.
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Senate Republicans grilled three nominees to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission on when Supreme Court justices should recuse themselves amid GOP complaints about liberal Janet Protasiewicz past statements on redistricting.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Republicans today grilled three nominees to the Wisconsin Judicial Commission on when Supreme Court justices should recuse themselves amid GOP complaints about liberal Janet Protasiewicz past statements on redistricting. GOP members of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee today didn’t
MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after the committee voted along party lines to audit the state crime laboratories: “Once
The 2020s are now calling for a new foreign policy to deal with a cold war that’s been going on for a decade.
It’s been many decades since I competed in youth sports, but I still distinctly remember that the kid we all hated was the cheater. That memory comes to mind because of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ draconian reaction to the possibility that the new Supreme Court majority may review legislative gerrymandering.
MADISON, Wis. -Today Rep. Clinton Anderson along with Rep. Jimmy Anderson and Senator Mark Spreitzer released a bill, LRB-3732, to expand options for identification when picking up a prescription from a pharmacy. This bill allows the use of a foreign issued identification card or document to be used to pick
Washington D.C – Today, Americans for Contraception Education Fund launched a new campaign in Wisconsin emphasizing why passing The “Right to Contraception Act” into law is essential. The ads – which include videos, audio ads, and other forms of digital media – advocate for the right to contraception and freedom
Here is a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign commentary on the Wisconsin Republicans’ proposal to eliminate work permits for 14 and 15 year old children. While Republicans argue that this change will promote economic growth and foster early responsibility, a closer look reveals potential drawbacks. This bill aims to exploit childhood and
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of snowpack on April 1 to just a trace by mid-month.
MADISON, Wis. — This week, extremist GOP politicians will descend upon Milwaukee for the presidential debate on August 23. In response, nearly a dozen organizations across Wisconsin have released a joint statement emphasizing that the harmful and reckless actions and rhetoric espoused by these right-wing politicians has no place here –
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, just a month out from his special session call of the Wisconsin State Legislature, is continuing to urge the Legislature to address the looming child care industry fiscal cliff and pass a comprehensive plan to address the state’s chronic workforce challenges. Gov. Evers is continuing a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the third annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo, a one-day celebration of everything waterfowl, on Aug. 26 at the Sunny View Expo Center in Oshkosh. This outdoor, family- and dog-friendly Expo will allow hunters to engage with the latest experts and
A computer science professor at UW-Madison says certain AI tools pose a cybersecurity threat when in the wrong hands, and urges skepticism about potential defenses. In a presentation held as part of Madison’s Forward Festival, Prof. Somesh Jha yesterday discussed how experts in the field are looking to preempt the
MADISON, WI – In response to to Senator Dan Knodl’s announcement of a hearing to re-litigate the 2020 election, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Donald Trump may not be with us in Wisconsin tomorrow, but it’s very apparent that Senator Knodl is still content doing his
JANESVILLE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he is seeking nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award. The Veteran of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize a veteran’s exceptional service and contributions in the First District. “It’s my honor to recognize a veteran each
MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement prior to today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing: “We’re seeing a trend of departments failing to provide proper checks and oversight while administering state programs. In the
In early April of this year, the Mississippi River began rising after a deep snowpack across its headwaters rapidly melted. According to the National Weather Service, areas along the northern tributaries of the river went from more than 20-inches of snowpack on April 1 to just a trace by mid-month.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) released the following statement: “It is with the most profound sense of grief and joy that Sara Jane and I announce the passing of our oldest daughter, Sydney Marie (Van Orden) Martenis after a year of battling a very aggressive form of
A few weeks ago, I was attending a breakfast meeting with a friend. As the meeting began, we were asked to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. She rolled her eyes, a gesture which I don’t think anyone else in the room noticed.
STORY TOPICS- White house – State government – Local government – Courts – Economy – Education – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Public health and safety – Transportation – Tribes – Workforce development – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIESAhead of RNC debate, WI GOP torn about Trump’s