Vos proposes drawing nonpartisan legislative maps

Vos proposes drawing nonpartisan legislative maps

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is proposing legislation to draw new nonpartisan legislative maps. Governor Tony Evers immediately blasted the plan though, calling it a “last-ditch effort to retain legislative control.” The...
Senate committee votes not to reappoint top election administrator

Senate committee votes not to reappoint top election administrator

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Senate Republicans voted not to reappoint Meagan Wolfe as the state’s top election administrator. But their vote may not matter, as legal experts say that her reappointment isn’t even before them. The vote in the Senate Committee on...
Wisconsin man charged with assaulting officer on January 6 in DC

Wisconsin man charged with assaulting officer on January 6 in DC

COLGATE, Wis. (Civic Media) – A Wisconsin man has been charged for his role in the January 6 insurrection. 40-year-old Joseph Cattani of Colgate, Wisconsin has been charged with two felonies – assaulting an officer and civil disorder. Cattani also faces...
WisDems launch campaign to attack Republicans looking for impeachment

WisDems launch campaign to attack Republicans looking for impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Wisconsin Democrats launched a new campaign today to call out Republicans who plan to vote to impeach Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.  The Defend Justice Campaign will invest $4 million in television and web ads, door...
GOP lawmakers introduce child care bills – Dems say it’s not enough

GOP lawmakers introduce child care bills – Dems say it’s not enough

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Republican state lawmakers have introduced a set of bills looking to address the child care crisis in Wisconsin. The six bills would cut regulations surrounding child care centers in Wisconsin, and would create a loan program for...