MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host the Disability at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health Conference in a hybrid format March 3-4 at Raynor Memorial Libraries, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave., and via Microsoft Teams. SCHEDULE Thursday, March 3 | 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. In-person sessions at Raynor Memorial Libraries; all sessions also available via Microsoft Teams. In addition to the keynotes, there will be panel discussions broken up over four sessions. 1:20 p.m. | Keynote address 1 — Disability Studies: Then and Now Delivered by Dr. Lennard Davis, distinguished professor of English, professor of disability and human

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously concurred on 2021 Senate Bills 603 and 604, bills authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) that seek to improve the family law system and its impact on Wisconsin families. Under current law, a circuit court commissioner may preside at and grant a fully stipulated (i.e. agreed upon) divorce, just as a circuit court judge can. However, current law does not allow court commissioners to preside at and grant a fully stipulated legal separation. Instead, only a judge can finalize legal separations. This requires an additional court proceeding, even in the case of

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Republicans in Congress have made a habit of voting against their constituents’ best interests. Time and time again, whether voting against critical pandemic relief that put checks in workers’ pockets or historic investments in infrastructure that will ensure every household has clean drinking water, the Wisconsin GOP has blocked essential federal funds. It’s clear Wisconsin Republicans aren’t working for Wisconsinites – so who are they really working for?   Here’s what Wisconsin Republicans voted against in their own districts, all to block President Biden and Democrats’ agenda and score cheap political points:   Rep. Bryan Steil

Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the President’s speech: “It was a privilege to watch the Presentation of the Colors today, witness as honored veterans presented the flags of our eleven Tribal Nations and hear President Holsey speak on the trials, the struggles, the hopes and the dreams for the future of our tribal neighbors. There is one quote the President shared that stuck with me, ‘We are not given a good life or a bad life-

MADISON – Today, Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey delivered the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Thank you to Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey for delivering this year’s State of the Tribes Address.  The tradition of this annual address presents an important opportunity for legislators and tribal leaders to share what issues they are focused on addressing and provides ways state legislators and sovereign nations can work together to accomplish these goals. The State of the Tribes address is not only an occasion to recognize the injustices

MADISON – Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the 18th annual State of the Tribes address.  Throughout her speech, President Holsey highlighted the immutable fact that sovereign tribal nations are an essential part of the fabric of Wisconsin. “The impact of Wisconsin’s sovereign tribal nations can be felt in every corner of the state. From being some of our largest employers, to continually being on the front-line of

Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage as a result of the recent winter storm. “Ice dams, car accidents, and power outages may have caused damage to property during this week’s storm,” said Commissioner Nathan Houdek. “If you experienced any damage, it’s important to notify your insurance agent or company right away to begin the claim process.” The experts at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) also recommend that consumers consider the following tips as they respond to storm damage: Make a list of damaged items, including

Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) advanced the sale of the former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southeast regional headquarters to the Bronzeville Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCA). The sale was approved by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance today for $1.6 million. BCA, the purchaser of the former DNR facility, is a nonprofit arts organization committed to exploring, preserving, and presenting African American art and culture. BCA intends to develop an arts and cultural center on the property, including an auditorium, exhibition space, and outdoor sculpture gardens. The BCA will provide cultural resources relating to African

Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation delivered the annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes Address at the State Capitol. Holsey’s speech highlighted issues pertaining to Wisconsin’s education, environment, and healthcare access. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her sincere gratitude for the tribal nations that came to Madison for this important event. “Today I was honored to join my legislative colleagues for the 2022 State of the Tribes Address here in the State Capitol. As we come together to recognize Wisconsin’s sovereign tribes as intergovernmental partners, it is crucial that we first