MADISON – Rep. Tip McGuire issued the following statement on Gov. Evers’ support for justice reform legislation: “The recent deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have shocked the conscience of our nation and sparked peaceful protests around the world. I am thankful for the leadership of the Legislative Black

MILWAUKEE – In response to Governor Evers unveiling a number of justice reform bills earlier today, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “On the same day that I stood with fellow members of the Black Caucus on the top of the Capitol building to watch the Juneteenth

Dear Governor Evers, Minority Leader Hintz, Speaker Vos, and Chief Clerk Fuller, This letter serves as notice of my resignation as State Representative for the 76th Assembly District, effective August 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. because of my appointment by Governor Evers to the Dane County Circuit Court. I thank

Yesterday, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Congressman Mark Pocan and Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski held a press conference to highlight Joe Biden’s bold plan for a safe reopening and economic growth. While Donald Trump’s corrupt recovery has helped billionaires and large corporations, Biden’s plan would give workers the tests

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in honor of Juneteenth: “Today our nation commemorates Juneteenth, a day 155 years ago when enslaved Americans in Texas finally received the news that they were free. The Emancipation Proclamation from President Abraham Lincoln forever ties the Republican Party to this important

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Today Kathy Hinkfuss, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the Fourth District, issued an open letter and call to action to legislative leaders and Wisconsinites to commemorate Juneteenth by starting a conversation and enacting policy changes to bring an end to systemic racism. Juneteenth celebrates

Friends, On June 19th, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Texas with news that all enslaved people are free. One year later, the first Juneteenth was celebrated. It is the oldest known celebration of emancipation in the United States.

Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable today encouraged restaurants and drivers who started providing food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic to touch base with their insurance companies and make sure they have the coverage they need to continue providing that service.  “Many restaurants and drivers that began pickup and

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Promising Pathways Act. The bill would create a means for FDA to streamline provisional approval for drugs that may treat or prevent a serious or life-threatening disease or condition.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After more than a month of inaction since the U.S. House of Representatives passed major legislation to address the ongoing health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch

MADISON, Wis. — June 11, 2020 — In a new study conducted by Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, 85% of respondents said they “sometimes” or “often” see a coworker come to work sick even though he/she should have stayed home. In the current environment, exposure to

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin and Fox Valley Libertarians to Host Rally with Presidential Nominee Jo Jorgensen. OSHKOSH, Wisconsin- Dr. Jo Jorgensen, The Libertarian Party nominee for President of the United States, will rally together with Wisconsin residents at Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh on July 25th at 2:00 pm. Come hear

Wonewoc, WI – For the second consecutive cycle, Tony Kurtz announced that his campaign collected more than 1,000 nomination signatures – more than five times the number required to make the ballot. “I’m incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support that the campaign has received from communities throughout the 50th District,” said

West Salem – Kevin Hoyer, a farmer from West Salem, La Crosse County Board Supervisor and former Wisconsin Soybean Association President officially announced his campaign to represent the 94th Assembly District. “Growing up on a dairy farm in West Salem taught me the value of hard work, the importance of

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is finding collaborative and creative solutions to quickly reschedule 630 skin cancer surgeries that were postponed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, including for retired UW Madison athletic director Pat Richter. Skin cancer is very often treated with Mohs surgery, a precise surgical procedure for

HAGER CITY, WI – This week, Congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden joined the John Muir Show to talk about his bid to unseat Rep. Ron Kind, the 3rd District’s representative since 1997. Van Orden talked about some of his key policy positions ranging from federal budgeting to the falsehood of