MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, the People’s Maps Commission released draft maps for Wisconsin’s Assembly, Senate, and Congressional districts. After a lengthy and transparent process where thousands of Wisconsinites were able to make their voices heard in the community districting process, this is a big first step towards passing fair maps. After a period of additional public input, the maps will be presented to the Legislature. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch released the following statement: “In our democracy, voters should pick their leaders, not the other way around. The People’s Maps Commission turned the process over to our

Here’s what Wisconsinites are reading and watching following yesterday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report that Ron Johnson earned at least $450,000 in 2017, but paid a mere $2,105 in state income taxes — less than a jointly-filing couple that earned $40,000: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bice: Multimillionaire U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson paid a mere $2,105 in state income taxes in 2017, despite making big bucks Associated Press: Sen. Ron Johnson paid little in income taxes in 2017 WKBT-TV: “Johnson reported earning at least $450,000 and paid just over $2,100 [in state income tax].” WITI-TV: “Johnson in the spotlight over his income taxes from 2017 […] despite reporting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the last of three educational webinars, Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All, from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The webinar series is part of the Safe Water For All Campaign announced in July that is dedicated to educating the public on the leading drinking water contaminants, including PFAS, nitrates, lead and their impact on your health.   Wisconsin has a long history of protecting the state’s waters, and even led the nation in drinking water protection with the passage of the 1983 groundwater law. Approximately two-thirds of people living in

Milwaukee, WI – Beginning at 12:30 PM on October 2nd, Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting a rally against Texas’ unconstitutional ban of abortion. This event is also being co-sponsored by Milwaukee Alliance Against Racial and Poltical Repression and Students for a Democratic Society – UWM.   On May 19th, 2021 Governor Greg Abbott signed into law one of the strictest abortion policies in the nation, banning abortions as early as 6 weeks. Included in this bill is the ability for private citizens to sue women who get the abortions as well as those who may have helped provide

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi introduced his 2022 budget proposal at Centro Hispano, where he laid out Dane County’s plans to continue addressing the impacts of COVID-19, while also prioritizing investments in mental health, public safety, conservation, human services, quality of life, efforts to combat climate change, and much more. The $747.8 million dollar spending plan builds on successful county initiatives while exploring new opportunities to make a substantive difference for individuals and families in the Dane County community. “My 2022 budget meets the challenges we face with a strategic focus on the health and well-being of our people and

MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the first day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the academic year that begins in the fall of 2022. To encourage Wisconsinites to complete the FAFSA®, Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of October as FAFSA® Filing Month in Wisconsin. “Completing the FAFSA® is the first step in qualifying for financial aid to pay for college, graduate school, and career training programs,” said Gov. Evers. “I encourage all Wisconsinites to support our high school seniors and college students as they complete the FAFSA® and necessary steps to access financial aid resources that will allow them to succeed

Wisconsin — Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of American and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda released new research showing that 1,274,000 women of reproductive age in Wisconsin could lose access to abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.  The report precedes hundreds of events planned across the country and in Wisconsin to Rally for Abortion Justice. According to the Red Alert Report, abortion access is at risk in 26 states including Wisconsin. More than 36 million women, half of the women of reproductive age (18-49) in the United States, are at risk of losing access to abortion. Last month, the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new venue for the informational meeting on the wildlife management changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area. The meeting will now take place at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Pittsville School District Auditorium located at 5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville, Wis. The meeting is to discuss and answer questions about upcoming management changes on the property, including the removal of the perimeter deer fence. The public is encouraged to attend and ask DNR’s Sandhill Wildlife Area staff questions of Sandhill in person or via Zoom. The department announced on