MADISON, WI- Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) joined with Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Attorney General Josh Kaul in introducing legislation to expand universal background checks in the state of Wisconsin. On this legislation, Rep.Stubbs released the following statement: “Mandating
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to take original action in a redistricting lawsuit filed by the right-wing Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, which asks the Court to draw congressional and legislative lines if the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated Dr. Jill Underly’s first State of Education Address as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In a video response, Gov. Evers reacted to Superintendent Underly’s address, underscoring his continued commitment to working together to do what’s best for our
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing gun violence in Wisconsin. Joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Senators LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), Representatives Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Shelia
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday, federal prosecutors announced charges being brought against two Afghan refugees relocated to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. One defendant is charged with 3 counts of engaging in a sexual act with a minor,
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Barrasso
(Green Bay, Wis.) – The ribbon has been cut and soon the restored home at 700 Cherry Street will welcome men in recovery from substance abuse. It comes as the Jackie Nitschke Center (JNC) expands its substance addiction services as the need
MEQUON, WI — Wendy Francour, Vice President Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education and recall candidate, today released the following letter to the Mequon-Thiensville community. I have been listening. Now I speak out. Dear Mequon-Thiensville residents, I, Wendy Francour, share
New review examines the role teaching licensing regulations may play in teacher shortage The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a new report that takes a critical look at the way teacher licensing regulations may be contributing
Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin thanks Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly for introducing common sense and lifesaving firearm legislation today. The bills include extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and universal background checks on gun sales. For
MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Legislative Democrats introduced bills to address the gun violence epidemic in Wisconsin. If passed, the bills would enact an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) system and require
MADISON, WI – As gun violence continues to plague communities and families, legislative Democrats have introduced proposals to enact Extreme Risk Protection Orders and close the gun show loophole that allows convicted felons to purchase firearms. As a co-sponsor of these
MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly introduced legislation to help address gun violence in Wisconsin. The bills include extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and universal background checks on gun sales. Representative Conley released the following
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Chris Jansing on MSNBC today following his Tuesday visit to the White House with President Biden to discuss the Build Back Better Act. “We are strongly behind the President’s Build Back
The Common Council on Tuesday (September 21) approved a unanimously supported pedestrian safety and anti-reckless driving initiative that will use $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install various community-supported pedestrian safety improvements along 25 miles of the
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2021 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will provide an update to Wisconsin on K-12 education in the state and speak
A youth crisis stabilization facility is now open in Wausau, with start-up funding provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The eight-bed facility operated by North Central Health Care serves young people with non-life-threatening mental health needs. “Increasing
Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org AARP says Congress should allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices MADISON, WISCONSIN – The cost of prescription drug treatments grew nearly twice as fast as the
MADISON — Gov. Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of City of Fond du Lac Police Department Officer and member of the Wisconsin National Guard, Joseph Kurer, 26, who passed away in the line of duty due to
MADISON, WI- Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) joined with Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Attorney General Josh Kaul in introducing legislation to expand universal background checks in the state of Wisconsin. On this legislation, Rep.Stubbs released the following statement: “Mandating universal background checks will keep firearms out of the hands
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to take original action in a redistricting lawsuit filed by the right-wing Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, which asks the Court to draw congressional and legislative lines if the Governor and Legislature fail to come to a resolution. All
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated Dr. Jill Underly’s first State of Education Address as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In a video response, Gov. Evers reacted to Superintendent Underly’s address, underscoring his continued commitment to working together to do what’s best for our kids. The governor’s video message is available here and a transcription of the video is
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing gun violence in Wisconsin. Joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Senators LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), Representatives Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison), and community advocates, they introduced legislation creating Extreme
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday, federal prosecutors announced charges being brought against two Afghan refugees relocated to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. One defendant is charged with 3 counts of engaging in a sexual act with a minor, while the other was charged with assaulting his spouse, strangling
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) in reintroducing the Full Faith and
(Green Bay, Wis.) – The ribbon has been cut and soon the restored home at 700 Cherry Street will welcome men in recovery from substance abuse. It comes as the Jackie Nitschke Center (JNC) expands its substance addiction services as the need continues to grow with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MEQUON, WI — Wendy Francour, Vice President Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education and recall candidate, today released the following letter to the Mequon-Thiensville community. I have been listening. Now I speak out. Dear Mequon-Thiensville residents, I, Wendy Francour, share the following as an individual community member, not as a
New review examines the role teaching licensing regulations may play in teacher shortage The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a new report that takes a critical look at the way teacher licensing regulations may be contributing to a shortage of licensed teachers in Wisconsin and around
Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin thanks Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly for introducing common sense and lifesaving firearm legislation today. The bills include extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and universal background checks on gun sales. For the past 20 years, End Abuse has produced an annual
MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Legislative Democrats introduced bills to address the gun violence epidemic in Wisconsin. If passed, the bills would enact an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) system and require universal background checks on every gun sale and transfer. Rep.
MADISON, WI – As gun violence continues to plague communities and families, legislative Democrats have introduced proposals to enact Extreme Risk Protection Orders and close the gun show loophole that allows convicted felons to purchase firearms. As a co-sponsor of these two proposals, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) released the following
MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the State Senate and Assembly introduced legislation to help address gun violence in Wisconsin. The bills include extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and universal background checks on gun sales. Representative Conley released the following statement following the bills’ introduction: “Gun violence is a pervasive
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Chris Jansing on MSNBC today following his Tuesday visit to the White House with President Biden to discuss the Build Back Better Act. “We are strongly behind the President’s Build Back Better agenda. This is an agenda that’s going to help
The Common Council on Tuesday (September 21) approved a unanimously supported pedestrian safety and anti-reckless driving initiative that will use $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to install various community-supported pedestrian safety improvements along 25 miles of the City’s Pedestrian High Injury Network. The safety improvements – to
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2021 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will provide an update to Wisconsin on K-12 education in the state and speak to the opportunities and challenges currently facing students, educators, and
A youth crisis stabilization facility is now open in Wausau, with start-up funding provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The eight-bed facility operated by North Central Health Care serves young people with non-life-threatening mental health needs. “Increasing access to mental health care for all Wisconsinites is a
Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org AARP says Congress should allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices MADISON, WISCONSIN – The cost of prescription drug treatments grew nearly twice as fast as the average Wisconsin resident’s income from 2015 to 2019, while Big
MADISON — Gov. Evers today released a statement regarding the passing of City of Fond du Lac Police Department Officer and member of the Wisconsin National Guard, Joseph Kurer, 26, who passed away in the line of duty due to complications from COVID-19, according to a release from the department.