Wisconsin Assembly passes bill requiring Sheriffs to verify immigration status of felony suspects

The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 24 (AB-24), a Republican-backed measure requiring county jails to verify the U.S. citizenship of individuals held on felony charges. If a suspect’s immigration status cannot be confirmed, county sheriffs must notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). State Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee), who supported the bill, argued that […]

Act 10 labor reforms had far-reaching benefits for Wisconsin taxpayers, students

By Badger Institute A Dane County judge on Monday, Dec. 2, struck down dozens of sections of the 2011 labor reforms dubbed Act 10, 13 years after the law was passed by a Republican legislative majority and signed by then-Gov. Scott Walker. (NOTE: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu are vowing to appeal […]

Top donors to Susan Crawford, liberal candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Dane County judge has raised more than $5 million, much from the state party, as Wisconsin Democrats continue their fundraising edge. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford, the political left’s candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025, raised nearly $5 million through the end of 2024, thanks in […]

Top donors to Brad Schimel, conservative candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Richard Uihlein, Eric Hovde and Tim Michels have each given the maximum. The Waukesha County judge and former state AG has raised more than $3 million so far in his campaign for the state’s highest court. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT With less than a month before the election, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge and […]

Rep. Tony Wied pushes for Veteran Support, Truck Safety, Second Amendment Protections, and Cheese Industry Clarity

U.S. Representative Tony Wied (R-8th District) has taken significant legislative action since January, introducing and supporting bills that impact veterans, semi-truck drivers, Second Amendment rights, and the cheese industry. In a newsletter released on March 14, Wied detailed his efforts to address critical issues affecting his constituents and the nation. Veterans First Act Rep. Tony […]

Wisconsin Assembly passes public safety legislation to strengthen criminal justice system

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a comprehensive public safety legislative package today, March 13, aimed at enhancing protections for schools and communities while strengthening the state’s criminal justice system. State Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) joined his Republican colleagues in supporting the measures, emphasizing the importance of holding offenders accountable and ensuring justice for victims. Jacobson is […]

Wied seeks to help loggers drive on federal interstates

PRESS RELEASE The bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips has been introduced by US Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as they encounter two-way traffic, […]

Evers berates White House as cutbacks in USDA local food programs concern farmers

By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner The U.S. Department of Agriculture has abruptly stopped a program that has helped more than 280 Wisconsin farmers move their products to local food banks around the state, to the consternation of participating farmers. On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers in a press release berated the administration of President Donald Trump for “trying […]

U.S. Reps. Tony Wied and Tom Tiffany defend Trump, Musk and DOGE during tele-town hall

BY Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner U.S Rep. Tony Wied defended President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s work inside the Trump administration Monday evening during his first town hall, which was hosted by phone.  Wied, who represents Green Bay and other parts of northeast Wisconsin, scheduled the call after GOP congressional leaders told members to avoid […]

Local state reps respond to Evers’ budget proposal

State Rep. Brent Jacobson and State Sen. Cory Tomczyk both responded to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. State Rep. Jacobson’s response is as follows: “For over a decade, Wisconsin Republicans have fought for fiscal responsibility in the State Budget,” said Rep. Jacobson. “As a result, while neighboring states face deficits and budget shortfalls, Wisconsin is […]