(STATEWIDE – WI) – This morning, Voces de la Frontera and the national immigrant rights movement moved one step closer to achieving a pathway to citizenship after President Biden announced immigration reform as a key component of his Build Back Better framework
Summary: The Wisconsin Maps Assessment Project (WIMAP, pronounced “We-Map”) analyzed the Assembly map now proposed by the WI Legislature (SB621). It also analyzed (1) the current Assembly map, (2) current draft maps from the People’s Maps Commission (PMC), and (3)
Wisconsin’s GOP infighting has escalated to brutal name-calling after Rebecca Kleefisch suggested she wants to use the voting rights protections enshrined by Gov. Tony Evers to win the election, then strip them away. Just hours after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Kleefisch wants to use the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season. All Wild Swans Are Protected In Wisconsin It is illegal to
NASW WI TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILLS 624 AND 625 AND SENATE BILL 621 AND 622 ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 28, 2021 BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, LEGAL REVIEW AND CONSUMER
MADISON, Wis. — It comes as no surprise that Ron Johnson continues to be mired in scandal, given that he started his political career off with a scandal over the huge payday he gave himself from his company. In
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Superior has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “I always knew the students at UW-Superior would meet our vaccination goal. They know how important it is to maintain the
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Parkside has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “We’re nearing the close of our vaccination campaign, and I’m ecstatic that UW-Parkside students have hit the mark,” said System President
MADISON, Wis. – The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability today announced the Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 3, 2021. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability and inclusion among Wisconsin
MADISON – In response to today’s public hearing on proposed Republican maps, Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The proposed Republican legislative map is built on the 2011 map, which is among the most gerrymandered in modern American
Madison, Wis. — Today, after President Biden announced the Build Back Better Framework, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “President Biden campaigned on building our communities back better and investing in the working people
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers recently announced that four state agencies and partnering organizations are developing the Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool (WEET), a public health and environmental equity mapping dashboard. The collaboration between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Administration (DOA), Department
MADISON, Wis.— Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today after President Joe Biden and Congressional leadership announced the final version of his Build Back Better Act. The act includes historic investments in family friendly policies including affordable child care,
Madison, WI – During the Assembly floor session on Wednesday, Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) championed Assembly Joint Resolution 90, which recognizes October as Right to Life Month in Wisconsin. This resolution was part of a broader package of bills the
(STATEWIDE – WI) – This morning, Voces de la Frontera and the national immigrant rights movement moved one step closer to achieving a pathway to citizenship after President Biden announced immigration reform as a key component of his Build Back Better framework and allocated $100 billion for immigration reform with a path
Summary: The Wisconsin Maps Assessment Project (WIMAP, pronounced “We-Map”) analyzed the Assembly map now proposed by the WI Legislature (SB621). It also analyzed (1) the current Assembly map, (2) current draft maps from the People’s Maps Commission (PMC), and (3) every map submitted online through either the PMC or the
Wisconsin’s GOP infighting has escalated to brutal name-calling after Rebecca Kleefisch suggested she wants to use the voting rights protections enshrined by Gov. Tony Evers to win the election, then strip them away. Just hours after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Kleefisch wants to use the same pro-democracy measures she’s vowing to repeal and limit if
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season. All Wild Swans Are Protected In Wisconsin It is illegal to hunt native trumpeter swans, tundra swans and non-native mute swans.
NASW WI TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILLS 624 AND 625 AND SENATE BILL 621 AND 622 ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 28, 2021 BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, LEGAL REVIEW AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Chairpersons Stroebel and Swearingen: On behalf of
MADISON, Wis. — It comes as no surprise that Ron Johnson continues to be mired in scandal, given that he started his political career off with a scandal over the huge payday he gave himself from his company. In 2010, Johnson loaned his campaign $9 million and soon after
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Superior has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “I always knew the students at UW-Superior would meet our vaccination goal. They know how important it is to maintain the health of their community,” said System President Tommy Thompson. “I
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Parkside has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “We’re nearing the close of our vaccination campaign, and I’m ecstatic that UW-Parkside students have hit the mark,” said System President Tommy Thompson. “I saw first-hand the amount of hard work
MADISON, Wis. – The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability today announced the Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 3, 2021. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability and inclusion among Wisconsin residents. Nominations may be made in one of three categories:
MADISON – In response to today’s public hearing on proposed Republican maps, Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The proposed Republican legislative map is built on the 2011 map, which is among the most gerrymandered in modern American history. In 2011, Republicans moved nearly 2.4 million voters into
Madison, Wis. — Today, after President Biden announced the Build Back Better Framework, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “President Biden campaigned on building our communities back better and investing in the working people who are the backbone of the American economy. With the
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers recently announced that four state agencies and partnering organizations are developing the Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool (WEET), a public health and environmental equity mapping dashboard. The collaboration between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Administration (DOA), Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
MADISON, Wis.— Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today after President Joe Biden and Congressional leadership announced the final version of his Build Back Better Act. The act includes historic investments in family friendly policies including affordable child care, free preschool, care for older Americans and people with disabilities,
Madison, WI – During the Assembly floor session on Wednesday, Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) championed Assembly Joint Resolution 90, which recognizes October as Right to Life Month in Wisconsin. This resolution was part of a broader package of bills the Assembly passed that showed Wisconsin’s commitment to pro-life policies. “I