WisDems: Chair statement on retirement of Jessie Rodriguez
MADISON, Wis. — After the 15th legislative Republican retirement announcement from Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, and on the heels of massive wins for Midwest Democrats in Michigan on Tuesday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Rodriguez is joining fourteen of her Republican colleagues
Fix Wisconsin’s Bridges: New digital platform FixWIBridges.com launches, shining light on Wisconsin’s nearly 17,000 local small bridges
MADISON, Wis. — FixWIBridges.com launches today, providing the public, local officials, andpolicymakers with transparent, easy-to-access information on the condition of nearly 17,000 small localbridges and culverts across Wisconsin. These critical local structures, spanning just 6 to 20 feet, have never
Weekly GOP radio address: Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize my mom Wendy and all the moms across the state. This session, the senate worked to increase access to affordable healthcare for new moms. Until recently, Wisconsin
Rep. DeSanto: Hosts a community discourse in response to concerns on rising property taxes and underfunded public education
BARABOO, Wis – Representative Karen DeSanto hosted a community discourse in Baraboo to discuss education funding and property tax reform on Wednesday, May 6th. This event occurred in the wake of three failed referendums to increase school funding in Portage, Baraboo,
Greater Whitewater Committee: Is set to host the University’s Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Morgan Anderson, to present on dual enrollment.
WHITEWATER—May 7th, 2026—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host the University’s Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Morgan Anderson; she will present on dual enrollment, which is an opportunity for high school students
Rep. August: Thanks Rep. Jessie Rodriguez for her service to Wisconsin
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jessie Rodriguez: “I want to thank Jessie for her years of service to the people of Wisconsin and, more personally, for her friendship over the years.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week here in Wisconsin. Folks, tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, including a record-breaking—get this—$25.8 billion in economic impact in 2024, generating
Rodriguez won’t seek reelection to suburban Milwaukee Assembly swing seat
GOP state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez announced today she won’t seek reelection to her swing state in the Assembly this fall, saying she wants to give more time to her family after nearly 14 years in the Legislature.
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Local leaders convene first meeting of Flood Mitigation Task Force to address current and future storm safety work
MILWAUKEE – Today, leaders and officials representing Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) convened the first meeting of the combined Flood Mitigation Task Force to plan for both short-term and long-term flooding safety work. The
Rep. Rodriguez: Announces retirement from Wisconsin Assembly
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 OAK CREEK, Wis. – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced her retirement from the Wisconsin Assembly after years of dedicated service. She made the following statement: “When I decided to run for office 13 years
Brunette campaign: Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s judicial support grows to 31 judges statewide
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has added seven new judicial endorsements, expanding her coalition to 31 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin who are supporting her candidacy. “These current and former judges have
Debby Jackson: Wisconsin’s hidden bridge crisis: Bringing small local structures out of the shadows
More than 1,600 of small bridges and culverts are in poor or severe condition. After years of work, a new platform, FixWIBridges.com, offers a transparent, user-friendly view of the problem.
Ruben Anthony: Supreme Court ruling guts Voting Rights Act
This is not a moment for despair or division. It is a moment for resolve. We are in a democratic state of emergency, and the response must be peaceful, informed and proactive.
Henry Olsen: Supreme Court’s Callais redistricting ruling could backfire on GOP
America faces a choice: Either it can have unrestrained partisan gerrymandering, or it can have a democratic republic. It can’t have both.