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ICYMI: Brad Schimel Defends January 6 Insurrectionists, Supports Presidential Pardons MADISON, Wis. — Extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is once again defending January 6th insurrectionists, this time backing President Trump’s pardons for violent rioters who assaulted police officers and threatened our democracy.  This isn’t the first time Schimel has gone out of his way to defend the insurrectionists. […]

BREAKING: Brad Schimel Prejudges Abortion Cases, Claims “There is Not a Constitutional Right to Abortion” In Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on recently uncovered audio of extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel taking a stand against reproductive freedom in Wisconsin—and prejudging cases on abortion access that may come before the court. In two […]

ICYMI: “Yes” Brad Schimel Took Campaign Cash, Then Cut Plea Deal in Child Pornography Case MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Brad Schimel gave a plea deal to a man caught with thousands of files of child pornography—but only after the man’s lawyer donated thousands of dollars to Schimel’s campaign. In an independent […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Gov. Evers’ 2025 State of the State Address MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, following Gov. Evers 2025 State of the State Address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “Tonight, Gov. Evers laid out a bold vision for the coming year, and Wisconsin Democrats are ready to stand with him […]

Wisconsin Democrats on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade MADISON, Wis. — On the 52nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “52 years after Roe and three days into the second Trump term, it’s clear Republicans are still intent on finishing the job they […]

ICYMI: Brad Schimel Touts Support from Disgraced Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment, Poor Leadership MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed how extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel courted support from disgraced Sheriff of Chippewa County, Travis Hakes, in his first ad of his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Travis Hakes lost […]

ICYMI: Robin Vos Thinks Expanding Health Care Coverage For New Moms and Babies is “Not a Wise Idea” MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Wisconsin Watch highlighted how Robin Vos is singlehandedly holding up postpartum Medicaid coverage expansion—an overwhelmingly popular bipartisan proposal that would protect mothers and children and lower maternal mortality rates in Wisconsin. Thanks to Robin […]

ICYMI: Nearly One-Third Of Rural Kids Could Lose Health Care in Wisconsin Under GOP Spending Cuts MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WPR on Thursday highlighted the devastating impact that Republican spending cuts could have on health care coverage in rural Wisconsin, with a new report showing that one-third of Wisconsin children in rural areas rely on Medicaid coverage […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Launch First Series of Bills, Aimed at Lowering Costs for Food, Housing, Drugs MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched their first series of bills during the new legislative session, including proposals to lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand tax credits for low-income renters and homeowners, and ensure that […]