WASHINGTON, D.C.— On the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the shameful policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) reintroduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act, legislation that corrects the military records of service members discharged solely due to their sexual orientation to reflect their honorable service and reinstate the benefits they earned. “All servicemembers who proudly served our country deserve the benefits they are entitled to, regardless of their sexual orientation,” Congressman Pocan said. “It is past time that Congress and the Department of Defense correct past injustices by restoring benefits to all LGBTQIA+ service members who served our nation honorably.” The Department

Primary and general election polling shows Mandela Barnes is in a strong position to flip Wisconsin’s Senate seat in 2022 MADISON – Today, Mandela Barnes’ campaign for U.S. Senate released new polling that shows that Lt. Gov. Barnes is in a strong position to beat Ron Johnson in 2022. One week after polling showed Barnes leading the rest of the Democratic field by 29-points, this new poll makes a clear case that Barnes is the Democrat who will defeat Ron Johnson in 2022. Barnes runs even with Johnson in a head-to-head general election matchup (43-43). The poll also finds that

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Anita Manogaran, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address fundamental questions about how cells respond to and manage misfolded and aggregating proteins. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or amyloidosis are aging disorders that are linked to misfolded, aggregated proteins in tissues such as the brain or heart. Yet, it is still unclear how aggregating proteins do damage at the cellular level. “These are devastating diseases, but, at a biological level, there is something we have

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its precedents protecting a woman’s right to decide before viability whether to carry a pregnancy to term. In an amicus brief filed with the Court, the coalition argues that Mississippi’s pre-viability abortion ban is unconstitutional and should remain unconstitutional. In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that the Constitution does not permit states to prohibit a woman from deciding before viability whether to carry her pregnancy to term. That ruling was affirmed in Planned Parenthood v. Casey

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has elected to redesignate the Client Assistance Program (CAP) from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW.) Based on public feedback, the redesignation was supported by individuals with disabilities, their representatives, and the general public. “Disability Rights of Wisconsin will administer the program consistent with the goals and functions of the program as established by the Rehabilitation Act and the applicable regulations,” said Gov. Evers. “I want to thank the folks at DATCP for serving Wisconsinites and our state as the designated agency for Wisconsin’s Client

Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson still says he hasn’t decided if he’ll run for reelection in 2022 — but that hasn’t stopped Kevin Nicholson — who lost in Wisconsin’s 2018 GOP primary, despite massive spending from the billionaire Uihlein family — from taking aggressive steps to position himself for a 2022 Senate run of his own.

Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members and affiliates in 29 states will be holding discussions with White House representatives and leadership in the United States Senate and House of Representatives following Sunday’s a decision by U.S. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruling that immigration reform measures drafted by the Senate’s Judiciary Committee could not be part of the reconciliation bill currently being drafted in both houses of Congress. Forward Latino National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: “We are more than disappointed by Ms. MacDonough’s decision. The moderate proposal would have allowed

[Madison, WI] – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin has received nearly $8.1 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. Included within those funds are $840,755 in AmeriCorps funding for three AmeriCorps programs specifically centered in Dane County, with several other statewide programs also having members serving in the county. “This funding will put 888 AmeriCorps members on the ground, including over 80 in the Madison area, to help our local communities as our state continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19,” said Jeanne Duffy, Executive Director of Serve Wisconsin. “These

Green Bay, Wis.—Attacks of domestic terrorism in the U.S. have increased dramatically in the past decade.1 In fact, violent extremism has become a serious and complex threat in large and small cities throughout the country. In response, UW-Green Bay has created a training series called “Countering Terrorism” for business and local government officials, managers and personnel to better understand and prevent the threat in their communities and places of business.   “Countering Terrorism” will address key ideological and outsider group influences that may contribute to violent or criminal acts against person, institution or community. The series will be offered in October

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas requesting answers to several questions regarding the vetting procedures of Afghan refugees and information obtained during the process. The Biden administration has repeatedly assured the American people that refugees are being fully vetted and screened, though troubling reports of child sex trafficking, polygamy and infectious disease outbreaks have come to light. These reports, coupled with previous reports of Afghan nationals with possible connections to terrorist groups, only serve to fuel growing doubts about these assurances. The full

Washington, D.C. – Within the last 30 days, it has been revealed that THREE of the Democrat Senate candidates in Wisconsin were caught dodging and cheating on their taxes – Sarah Godlewski (the Wisconsin State Treasurer no less), Alex Lasry, Mandela Barnes. State Treasurer Godlewski was caught failing to pay state income tax for two years, while spoiled rich kid Lasry was caught receiving property tax breaks in TWO states – NY and WI – benefiting him to the tune of $24,000. Now, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins this not so exclusive club! On Friday, it was exposed that he didn’t file state income tax

Sept. 20, 2021 — WHITEWATER — The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC)’s annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon and 5K exceeded last year’s participation numbers for its ninth year, on Sept. 19, 2021. The DWS Planning Committee were joined by over 380 participants, more than 240 volunteers and more than 60 sponsors for a hugely successful event. There were sunny skies for everyone that turned out to support the Whitewater community and the runners had the perfect temperature of 64 degrees at the start of both races. UW-W Chancellor Dr. Jim Henderson and UW-W Athletic Director Ryan Callahan arrived bright