SSDC: In the news: Wave of GOP retirements, clear sign of Democratic momentum
MADISON, WI – A Politico article published over the weekend, emphasized the nationwide trend of Republican state lawmakers stepping down, with Wisconsin Republicans being among the most eager to retire. In a year where Democrats have already picked up 30 state legislative seats, Senate Republicans
IRG: DPI teacher report requires smart solutions, not more spending
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) analyzed the 2024 Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Report released by the Department of Public Instruction on Monday. DPI’s report says Wisconsin is failing to train, compensate, and retain teachers
AFT Local 212: Stand with Salah Sarsour
Milwaukee, WI – On Monday, March, 30 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers followed the President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Salah Sarsour, surrounded, and detained him. He was subsequently transferred to an out-of-state ICE detention facility. Sarsour
Marquette University Law School: To host discussion on energy and water use by data centers, April 8
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative will host “Data Centers and the Energy-Water Nexus,” a moderated discussion on energy and water use by data centers, on Wednesday, April 8, at 9 a.m., in the Lubar
WILL: Wisconsin parents underestimate or don’t fully know school funding levels, new survey shows
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), in partnership with 50CAN, a national nonpartisan education reform nonprofit, has released a new survey of Wisconsin parents. The findings reveal continued gaps in parental awareness of school spending, some improvement
Wisconsin Family Action: Gov. Evers sides with porn industry over Wisconsin’s kids
MADISON – Nearly ten years ago, Governor Evers’ gubernatorial campaign started with a controversy over how he handled a teacher watching porn in a classroom. Now, one of Gov. Evers’ last acts is to veto a bill that would help keep pornography away
Rep. Dittrich: Evers chooses power over public safety
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ Good Friday veto of AB 750, which would give sponsored first responders priority in technical college enrollment for required classes: “Despite the pleas of our first responders
WisGOP: Files WEC complaint over duplicate ballots in Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin, in conjunction with a qualified elector from Green Bay, filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys. The complaint alleges that Clerk Jeffreys’ office mailed more than one absentee
Rep. Billings: Governor signs legislation supporting the Mississippi River Trail
Madison – Last week, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 562 to install signage designating the Mississippi River Trail. Rep. Billings supported this legislation and released the following statement: “I was proud to attend the signing of AB 562 last week.
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: Commie Cooke’s growing China problem
LA CROSSE, WI. – This weekend, an article in The Center Square was published, highlighting Rebecca Cooke’s growing China problem. Cooke touted an endorsement from the far-left climate activism organization, National Resources Defense Council Action Fund, “a group with documented ties to Beijing,
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds Governor Evers for signing PFAS liability and remediation legislation into law
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Governor Tony Evers for signing Assembly Bills 130 and 131 into law, landmark legislation that provides long-needed clarity on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) liability standards while unlocking more
Sen. Wimberger: Historic PFAS relief legislation signed into law
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131 into law, legislation he authored with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) to address PFAS contamination in communities across Wisconsin: “After years of
Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Endorse Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court & local candidates
Madison, Wisconsin – Today the Young Democrats of Wisconsin are happy to announce their endorsement of Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court and a slate of local candidates for the 2026 spring election. As a former legislator and current judge,
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds Gov. Evers for signing historic PFAS funding bill
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today celebrated a landmark victory for public health as Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 130 and AB 131 into law. The legislation releases $132 million in funding to combat PFAS contamination across the state. The