Bruce Thompson: How the gerrymander wastes votes
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin’s legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin’s legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Former Wisconsin Attorney General and current Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel today announced his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing the need to restore integrity and objectivity to the state’s highest court. “We need to restore confidence in
Former GOP AG Brad Schimel, now a Waukesha County judge, today launched his bid for the state Supreme Court in 2025, pitching it as an opportunity for conservatives to take back the majority.
Conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg warned the accelerated actions he expects of the new liberal Supreme Court on redistricting could complicate a tight timeline for new legislative maps. Esenberg made the comments at a WisPolitics luncheon Thursday Jeff Mandell, president of the liberal law firm Law Forward who’s involved in the lawsuit asking justices to overturn the current GOP-drawn maps.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Three Senate Dems pitched their caucus colleagues today to back their bids for minority leader as they look to succeed Melissa Agard, D-Madison. Dianne Hesselbein, of Middleton, Kelda Roys, of Madison, and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Gagliardi will complete a term
MILWAUKEE — The Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University will be the new home of Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), a nonprofit organization formed to increase strategic partnerships between community service providers and address generational trauma in Milwaukee. Barbara Pierson
MADISON – Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My path into state politics was, in
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation, effective Nov. 17, 2023. Young will complete a
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role
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Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector
President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched a new 60-second TV ad in the Milwaukee market touting efforts to lower prescription drug costs. The campaign said the ad is part of a 16-week, $25 million campaign it previously announced in battleground
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“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year. The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to
November 30, 2023, Madison, Wis. – More than $280,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 18 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 13th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Frigid overnight temperatures often leave a thin layer of ice across
MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act are making headlines. See below for excerpts from coverage of Trump’s attacks on the health care coverage hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and their families depend on: HEARTLAND SIGNAL:“Millions
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin’s legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Former Wisconsin Attorney General and current Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel today announced his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing the need to restore integrity and objectivity to the state’s highest court. “We need to restore confidence in the people of Wisconsin that the justice system will be
Former GOP AG Brad Schimel, now a Waukesha County judge, today launched his bid for the state Supreme Court in 2025, pitching it as an opportunity for conservatives to take back the majority.
Conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg warned the accelerated actions he expects of the new liberal Supreme Court on redistricting could complicate a tight timeline for new legislative maps. Esenberg made the comments at a WisPolitics luncheon Thursday Jeff Mandell, president of the liberal law firm Law Forward who’s involved in the lawsuit asking justices to overturn the current GOP-drawn maps.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Three Senate Dems pitched their caucus colleagues today to back their bids for minority leader as they look to succeed Melissa Agard, D-Madison. Dianne Hesselbein, of Middleton, Kelda Roys, of Madison, and Jeff Smith, of Brunswick, each circulated letters to colleagues today
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Gagliardi will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Frank Gagliardi has strong connections to
MILWAUKEE — The Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University will be the new home of Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), a nonprofit organization formed to increase strategic partnerships between community service providers and address generational trauma in Milwaukee. Barbara Pierson has been hired as program coordinator for SWIM and will
MADISON – Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “My path into state politics was, in large part, because of the wrongdoings that resulted from Act
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation, effective Nov. 17, 2023. Young will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Toni Young is a well-respected
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role of vice chancellor in 2016 by then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank and
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Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions and plan for herd expansion or reduction. It also helps
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector workers, denying their freedom to negotiate with employers on subjects
President Joe Biden’s campaign has launched a new 60-second TV ad in the Milwaukee market touting efforts to lower prescription drug costs. The campaign said the ad is part of a 16-week, $25 million campaign it previously announced in battleground states. The ad will run for four weeks on broadcast
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“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year. The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to grow, which is why ending this crisis continues to be
November 30, 2023, Madison, Wis. – More than $280,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 18 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 13th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to the development of 1,600 kilowatts (kW) of solar electricity added
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Frigid overnight temperatures often leave a thin layer of ice across smaller bodies of water, but that ice is not strong
MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act are making headlines. See below for excerpts from coverage of Trump’s attacks on the health care coverage hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and their families depend on: HEARTLAND SIGNAL:“Millions of Midwesterners could lose health care coverage if Trump repeals