MADISON – Following a report by the Washington Post that Republicans in the Senate and antiabortion activists across the country are gearing up to make a nationwide abortion ban a reality, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski slammed Democrats in the U.S. Senate for refusing to pass popular and necessary legislation to protect reproductive freedom once and for all. “We have reached a crisis point, Republicans across the country are outlawing abortion in America and yet somehow too many Democrats have treated and continue to treat abortion rights as an afterthought or an extra credit project,” said Sarah Godlewski. “We have had almost

At noon on May 2, 2022 over 1,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike at CNHi in Racine, Wisconsin and Burlington, Iowa. Over 600 members of UAW Local 180 work at CNHi in Racine. Around 400 UAW Local 807 workers work at CNHi in Burlington, Iowa. CNHi is one of the world’s largest agricultural and construction equipment makers. UAW workers at CNHi produce equipment that feeds, builds, and powers America. UAW workers are on strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity, and establish fair work rules. “The Wisconsin labor movement proudly stands in

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Angela Jenkins and Caitlin Lee and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “The month of May marks the nationwide celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — recognizing the diversity of our AAPI community as well as the extraordinary contributions that AAPI Wisconsinites have made to our state’s history. “This year’s AAPI Heritage Month is especially meaningful as AAPI leaders continue to organize and build coalitions, working to stop AAPI hate and create more spaces

APPLETON, Wis. (May 2, 2022) –  Common Ground, a community organization focused on influencing future change, is inviting the community to participate in an engaging workshop entitled School-Family-Community: Working to Support Children. Workshop participants will discuss creative ways to support the relationships between educators, parents and the community and address the diverse educational needs involved in shaping the future of our students. Hosted by the Common Ground organization and led by trained community facilitators, this one-hour participatory, virtual event will take place Monday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. In order to ensure a robust discussion with a variety of viewpoints, all

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 12 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts will have until May 25, 2022 to vote on the following candidates: District 3 Nominees: Mark Leder, Gleason and Gary Kohn, Medford Lincoln, Oneida, Price, and Taylor counties District 6 Nominee: Douglas Danielson, Cadot Chippewa and Eau Claire counties District 9 Nominee: Jeff Betley, Pulaski Menominee, Shawano, and Waupaca counties District 12 Nominee: Stephen Pankrantz, Marshfield Portage, Waushara, and Wood counties District 15 Nominees: Sandra Madland, Lyndon Station and

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the spring and summer recreation season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state’s nearly 4,000 dams. Gov. Evers proclaimed May 7, 2022, as Dam Safety Awareness Day throughout Wisconsin, joining the DNR’s dam safety program and in partnership with the Midwest Hydro Users Group, to recognize critical infrastructure and remind outdoor enthusiasts that often-avoidable deaths and serious injuries occur near dams every year. According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, during the past 40 years, there have been many more fatalities from accidents at

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are fed up with Republican politicians pushing a disastrous agenda that could raise taxes on almost one in three Wisconsinites and sunset Social Security and Medicare in five years. The Republican agenda would threaten the hard-earned benefits that Wisconsin seniors rely on and hurt working families across the state. In response, Wisconsinites are putting pen to paper and fighting back against the Republican plan: Wausau Pilot and Review: Letter | Reader disputes agenda to sunset Social Security, Medicare “After working for the last 45 years I was able to retire, feeling confident that I had budgeted the amount

MADISON, Wis. – May marks the start of Older Americans Month and Republican politicians are ringing it in by pushing an agenda that could sunset Social Security and Medicare. Seniors from across the state have called the Republican agenda a “slap in the face” and “terrifying.” Republican politicians have a long history of working against these lifesaving programs and this latest crusade could put hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin seniors’ Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block. While Republicans betray Wisconsin’s seniors, Democrats are hard at work to protect Medicare and Social Security and lower health care costs for seniors across the state. In celebration of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat 17 western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, starting in mid to late May. Residents can expect to see and hear loud, low-flying planes as early as sunrise. Small, yellow planes will be treating for invasive spongy moth caterpillars. These non-native pests defoliate many kinds of trees and plants during their caterpillar stage, causing tree stress and potentially tree death. In an attempt to slow their spread, treatment efforts will be focused in western Wisconsin, where spongy moth populations are

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senate hopeful Mandela Barnes refused to say if he still supports ending cash bail in a local TV interview. He was asked three times by the anchor if he still supports the elimination of cash bail. Barnes danced around the answer all three times. Watch here or take a look at the transcript below: ANCHOR: Do you still support the elimination of cash bail? BARNES: What I support is a bail system that decides who should stay in jail based on the severity of the crime, based on the likelihood to reoffend, or cause harm. now, this has been in the news a whole lot