In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for
DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road last week for his first official trip as DNC Chair — traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment that Democrats will go everywhere, compete everywhere, and
From WisPolitics … — State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, today reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity. The introduction comes after the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association changed its
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Deb Andraca authored a joint resolution condemning the pardons of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) issued the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), introduced the Annual Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution along with Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and 77 of their colleagues. This year Public Schools Week is February 24-28, and
MADISON – Today, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is highlighting Governor Evers’ proposal to make the advice and consent of the Senate on appointees meaningless. On page 237, line 4 of Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposal, Evers proposes repealing Wis. Stat.
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Today, as we should be celebrating Public Schools Week, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature chose to play political games with kids’ identities instead of do anything to actually support Wisconsin children. By introducing LRB 872/2 and 880/2, bills targeting
MADISON, Wis. — After Elon Musk dumped millions of dollars into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race last week, today the Bulwark laid out exactly why Elon Musk and Donald Trump see right-wing politician Brad Schimel as someone they can buy off. “Elon Musk is
To: Interested Parties From: Amy Loudenbeck, Kinser for Our WI Kids Campaign Manager Date: February 24, 2025 Subject: Jill Underly Put on Notice by Voters Looking for Change The primary is firmly behind us; the race to become the next Department of Public
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight the dire consequences of Congressional Republicans’ moves to cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Senator Baldwin was joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the House GOP will vote to advance a budget resolution that would impose devastating cuts of as much as $880 billion to Medicaid, all to help pay for a multi-trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthiest Americans.
MADISON — Gov. Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his comprehensive plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs of child care, groceries, utility bills, life-saving medications, and doctor visits while cutting taxes for working families, renters,
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Monday detailing where the Wisconsin Supreme Court was and could be headed on civil law reform. The primer outlines how Wisconsin’s economy and business climate
Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County invites the public to participate in “Post–Election Reflections: Empowering Voters, Protecting Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)” with presenter Karen Nelson, DEI Consultant, Nelstar Enterprises LLC. The forum
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MILWAUKEE–Today, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other Milwaukee lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets in Wisconsin. If passed, the Climate Action
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide campaign to infringe on Americans’ voting rights and undermine democracy,
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol in advance of the release of critical Wisconsin Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for records relating to Joe Biden and his family business dealings.
DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road last week for his first official trip as DNC Chair — traveling to blue, purple, and red states across the country to underscore his commitment that Democrats will go everywhere, compete everywhere, and win at every level of the ballot. As a part
From WisPolitics … — State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, today reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity. The introduction comes after the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association changed its transgender athlete policy last week to comply with President Donald
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Deb Andraca authored a joint resolution condemning the pardons of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) issued the following statement: “Issuing blanket pardons to the criminals that not
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), introduced the Annual Bipartisan Public Schools Week Resolution along with Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and 77 of their colleagues. This year Public Schools Week is February 24-28, and it serves as a time to celebrate the achievements of
MADISON – Today, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is highlighting Governor Evers’ proposal to make the advice and consent of the Senate on appointees meaningless. On page 237, line 4 of Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposal, Evers proposes repealing Wis. Stat. §13.127, which states that an appointee rejected by the Senate
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Today, as we should be celebrating Public Schools Week, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature chose to play political games with kids’ identities instead of do anything to actually support Wisconsin children. By introducing LRB 872/2 and 880/2, bills targeting trans and nonbinary athletes in Wisconsin, these legislators are attempting
MADISON, Wis. — After Elon Musk dumped millions of dollars into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race last week, today the Bulwark laid out exactly why Elon Musk and Donald Trump see right-wing politician Brad Schimel as someone they can buy off. “Elon Musk is spending millions of dollars trying to buy this election for
To: Interested Parties From: Amy Loudenbeck, Kinser for Our WI Kids Campaign Manager Date: February 24, 2025 Subject: Jill Underly Put on Notice by Voters Looking for Change The primary is firmly behind us; the race to become the next Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent has emerged as a surprising dark horse
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight the dire consequences of Congressional Republicans’ moves to cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Senator Baldwin was joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and members of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging to
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the House GOP will vote to advance a budget resolution that would impose devastating cuts of as much as $880 billion to Medicaid, all to help pay for a multi-trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. While some Republicans are trying to find their backbone and pushing
MADISON — Gov. Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his comprehensive plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs of child care, groceries, utility bills, life-saving medications, and doctor visits while cutting taxes for working families, renters, homeowners, seniors, and veterans. As announced in his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Monday detailing where the Wisconsin Supreme Court was and could be headed on civil law reform. The primer outlines how Wisconsin’s economy and business climate depends on its civil litigation environment, and how reverting to
Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County invites the public to participate in “Post–Election Reflections: Empowering Voters, Protecting Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)” with presenter Karen Nelson, DEI Consultant, Nelstar Enterprises LLC. The forum will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Summit Place,
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MILWAUKEE–Today, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other Milwaukee lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets in Wisconsin. If passed, the Climate Action Accountability Act will require the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to showcase their talents,