OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed for clarity about comments made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Madison, WI – A recent wave of Green Bay area news coverage is shedding light on a major issue impacting our communities, particularly healthcare professionals such as nurses and mental health counselors. An unprecedented backlog in state government processing of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 3 – Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued
As part of week two of the Inflation Reduction Act themed weeks, Protect Our Care is highlighting provisions in the bill that will directly benefit America’s seniors. Democrats in Congress have been working tirelessly to put money back in the
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers during Labor Day weekend to follow simple steps behind the wheel that can help prevent tragedies on Wisconsin highways. Motorists are urged plan ahead, buckle up, put their phone down, and be
[Appleton, WI] – Today, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel released a report looking into extraordinarily outrageous expenditures by Lieutenant Governor Barnes and found that he abused taxpayer dollars and state-funded security for personal trips around the state. Highlights include: Barnes charged the taxpayers more than $600,000 worth
Madison, Wis – Recently released public comments include a major propane supplier warning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that a Line 5 shut down could lead to regional propane shortages and price increases worse than the price increases and
MADISON, Wis. — While Governor Evers has worked to properly fund and rebuild Wisconsin’s public education system after years of attacks by the previous administration, Tim Michels wants to undo those investments and do all he can to move schools
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has a long history of using his power in the Senate to enrich himself and his donors at Wisconsin’s expense. “Whether it was changing the 2017 tax bill in a way that benefited his biggest donors,
Washington, D.C. – Today, Defend Democracy Project released a report on the actions MAGA Republicans have taken in August alone to promote political violence and work to overturn the will of the voters. From directing violence against law enforcement after
MADISON, Wis. – Following a monthslong negotiated rulemaking process by the U.S. Department of Education aimed at reaching new regulatory proposals, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a bipartisan group of states in providing comments commending the Department’s
Gov. Tony Evers today announced he’s putting another $90 million of federal COVID-19 funds into K-12 education with a portion of the new money dedicated to mental health services. Districts will have until the end of calendar year 2026 to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $90 million investment into K-12 education across the state as kids, families, educators, staff, and administrators are set to return to school and welcome students back for the upcoming school year in the coming days. The investment includes $15 million to double
Judges in Dane and Waukesha counties have formally dismissed court actions over former Justice Michael Gableman’s attempts to compel witnesses to provide depositions at his private office in Brookfield rather than in public before an Assembly committee. The order came
MADISON – The Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas K. Zander will receive the 2022 Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors those who have devoted significant time, talents, or resources to
Nurses have a right to take action to demand union recognition and a fair contract. That includes a right to strike, and UW Health nurses have voted overwhelmingly to launch a job action from 7 a.m. on Sept. 13 through 7 a.m. on Sept. 16.
Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.
I’m betting that Pres. Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt won’t happen. Here’s why.
The student debt crisis has not been defeated, but Democrats have given it a solid punch in the mouth.
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed for clarity about comments made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicating that Facebook took “meaningful” steps to decrease distribution of
Madison, WI – A recent wave of Green Bay area news coverage is shedding light on a major issue impacting our communities, particularly healthcare professionals such as nurses and mental health counselors. An unprecedented backlog in state government processing of professional license and certification applications is preventing our frontline heroes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 3 – Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued science-based management practices and habitat work. To harvest a sturgeon,
As part of week two of the Inflation Reduction Act themed weeks, Protect Our Care is highlighting provisions in the bill that will directly benefit America’s seniors. Democrats in Congress have been working tirelessly to put money back in the pockets of American seniors by giving Medicare the power to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers during Labor Day weekend to follow simple steps behind the wheel that can help prevent tragedies on Wisconsin highways. Motorists are urged plan ahead, buckle up, put their phone down, and be patient and courteous to other drivers. “As we prepare for
[Appleton, WI] – Today, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel released a report looking into extraordinarily outrageous expenditures by Lieutenant Governor Barnes and found that he abused taxpayer dollars and state-funded security for personal trips around the state. Highlights include: Barnes charged the taxpayers more than $600,000 worth of security expenses from the State Patrol for travel and
Madison, Wis – Recently released public comments include a major propane supplier warning the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that a Line 5 shut down could lead to regional propane shortages and price increases worse than the price increases and shortages that caused Wisconsin to declare a state of emergency
MADISON, Wis. — While Governor Evers has worked to properly fund and rebuild Wisconsin’s public education system after years of attacks by the previous administration, Tim Michels wants to undo those investments and do all he can to move schools backwards. Michels’ radical agenda would defund neighborhood public schools and
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has a long history of using his power in the Senate to enrich himself and his donors at Wisconsin’s expense. “Whether it was changing the 2017 tax bill in a way that benefited his biggest donors, using tax dollars to fly from his family’s Florida vacation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Defend Democracy Project released a report on the actions MAGA Republicans have taken in August alone to promote political violence and work to overturn the will of the voters. From directing violence against law enforcement after a search warrant was executed at Trump’s home to running
MADISON, Wis. – Following a monthslong negotiated rulemaking process by the U.S. Department of Education aimed at reaching new regulatory proposals, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a bipartisan group of states in providing comments commending the Department’s proposed improvements to the 90/10 Rule, which prohibits for-profit schools
Gov. Tony Evers today announced he’s putting another $90 million of federal COVID-19 funds into K-12 education with a portion of the new money dedicated to mental health services. Districts will have until the end of calendar year 2026 to spend $75 million of the money for various needs, including
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $90 million investment into K-12 education across the state as kids, families, educators, staff, and administrators are set to return to school and welcome students back for the upcoming school year in the coming days. The investment includes $15 million to double the governor’s “Get Kids Ahead” initiative to provide mental health
Judges in Dane and Waukesha counties have formally dismissed court actions over former Justice Michael Gableman’s attempts to compel witnesses to provide depositions at his private office in Brookfield rather than in public before an Assembly committee. The order came days after the Office of Special Counsel notified the courts
MADISON – The Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas K. Zander will receive the 2022 Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors those who have devoted significant time, talents, or resources to the provision or advancement of pro bono civil legal aid
Nurses have a right to take action to demand union recognition and a fair contract. That includes a right to strike, and UW Health nurses have voted overwhelmingly to launch a job action from 7 a.m. on Sept. 13 through 7 a.m. on Sept. 16.
Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.
I’m betting that Pres. Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt won’t happen. Here’s why.
The student debt crisis has not been defeated, but Democrats have given it a solid punch in the mouth.
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.