MADISON – State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) released the following statement following the announcement from Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) that he is stepping down as the Assembly Democratic Leader: “I want to thank Gordon for his years of service and dedication to Assembly Democrats and the people of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with 16 other governors, sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressing concern over threats to the nation’s democracy and calling for action on federal legislation to protect voting rights and the right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot. The letter specifically calls

Milwaukee, WI. – On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, on the 2nd Floor of the MATC Student Center, at 11:30 am,  leaders from groups representing MATC students, faculty and staff will formally share their joint statement on  anti-racism with the MATC community. The group, known as the MATC Anti Racism Coalition

MADISON — Today, Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding his decision to step down as Assembly Democratic Leader effective January 10, 2022. “Today, I am announcing my intention to step down as Assembly Democratic Leader effective January 10, 2022. After choosing to seek another term in 2020,

MADISON, WI – Senator Janet Bewley issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement from Representative Gordon Hintz. “Representative Gordon Hintz has been a tireless and effective public servant during his years in the Legislature. His Assembly colleagues recognized this, and in 2017, elected him to serve as Minority Leader. 

Americans are skeptical about our political system, and I can’t blame them. Having been elected to the Wisconsin State Senate eight years after leaving the Assembly in 2010, I personally see how politics have changed. Americans recognize this dysfunction and they’ve grown frustrated from it. I hear this frustration when

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) announced today that he will be stepping down from his position as Assembly Minority Leader. Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) released the following statement in response: “Upon his election as Minority Leader four years ago, Rep. Hintz immediately injected new energy into the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the 2022 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for sale. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, the Public Access Lands

Wisconsin’s sixth peer-run respite funded by the Department of Health Services (DHS)—the La Crosse Lighthouse—is now open. It offers a place where people with mental health and substance use challenges can stay in times of increased stress or symptoms and receive support from people who have themselves been mental health

MADISON — Lydia Nyachieo’s interest in global affairs expanded in bits and pieces growing up. At UW–Madison, it became her academic passion. “I’m especially interested in — and puzzled by — the incomprehensible imbalances of wealth and power,” says Nyachieo, a senior majoring in international studies and philosophy, with certificates

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Fratney L. Miller as DATCP’s new General Counsel. “Attorney Miller’s blend of experience in both legal and public policy development will be an asset to the DATCP team,” said Romanski. “She has a