MADISON–At a press conference this morning, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) joined Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Rodriguez, Democratic legislators, and advocates to call for an advisory referendum to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 criminal abortion ban. Rep. Robyn Vining released the following statement: “We must live and legislate with empathy and compassion. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and their doctor, a decision that should not be made, or interfered with, by the government. I remain dedicated to protecting the well-being and the rights of my constituents.  “I applaud Governor Evers’ commitment to restoring the rights of

MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities’(WAICU) new President, Eric Fulcomer, PhD, has an aggressive agenda to help Wisconsin’s Private Colleges attract students and meet Wisconsin’s workforce needs. “It’s an honor to serve as WAICU’s next president,” said Dr. Fulcomer. “I am excited about positively impacting the lives of the more than 52,000 students attending WAICU-member institutions.” Dr. Fulcomer became president and CEO of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in December 2022. Throughout 2023, Dr. Fulcomer plans to travel to all 23 WAICU-member colleges and universities, working with Wisconsin’s private colleges’ leadership. “Our partnership is

Madison, WI – If the actions of my Senate Republican colleagues in the first two full weeks of the 2023 legislative session were any indication of the severity of the problems facing our state, one might be forgiven for thinking we didn’t have any. High grocery prices are putting a squeeze on Wisconsin families. Local governments, particularly our public schools, are reaching a breaking point from lack of shared revenue. Wisconsin continues to be among the worst states for racial disparities, including income, wealth, segregation, infant and maternal mortality, and mass incarceration. We have a severe shortage of teachers, nurses, mental

MILWAUKEE — Dr. William K. Lobb, professor and dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, will retire on June 30, 2023, after nearly 30 years at Marquette University. The university will conduct a national search for the next MUSOD dean. The longest-serving dental school dean in the country, Lobb came to Marquette in 1994 with a vision, mission and strategic plan to make Wisconsin’s only dental school a nationally renowned dental program. “A visionary, steady leader, Bill Lobb has made exemplary contributions to dental education and the dental profession as dean of the Marquette School of Dentistry,” President Michael R.

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today unveiled a robust legislative platform for 2023. In visits with elected and appointed leaders, WCMA members called for increased investment in state programs to boost dairy exports and spur dairy business development, action to ensure food labeling accuracy, updated transportation regulations, continued expansion of high-speed broadband internet access and other key workforce supports, among other items.  “WCMA is proud to serve as a strong voice for the dairy processing community in the nation’s leading cheese state. As the Wisconsin Legislature enters a new session, now is the time for policymakers to

MADISON – Today, Senate Democrats in the Wisconsin State Senate introduced an amendment to place a referendum on the 2023 spring election ballot asking Wisconsinites whether they support repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. The amendment would have replaced an amendment introduced by legislative Republicans regarding work requirements for public benefits, a politically-motivated measure the Republican legislature already passed five years ago in 2018. “Republicans lost last fall because they failed to take action on abortion,” Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Jeff Smith (D-New Brunswick) said. “They would rather play politics with superfluous referenda questions while women are left questioning why

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after voting in-favor of 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 2 during today’s floor period: “Statistics have shown that a high amount of violent crime is committed by a small number of people. Given current constitutional restrictions, judges often feel like they have their hands tied and are forced to release violent offenders back on the streets before trial because Wisconsin is the only state that limits courts to considering a single factor when setting cash bail. SJR 2 ensures judges have more discretion to use their experience and the facts of

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, a constitutional amendment to provide judges with more flexibility in setting cash bail and other conditions of pre-trial release. In addition, Senate Joint Resolution 4 passed the Senate which provides for an advisory referendum on the April ballot. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Saukville) issued the following statement: “Our current system for bail is failing to protect law-abiding citizens. It is critical judges are unrestricted in their ability to review the totality of the circumstances when determining bail instead of releasing dangerous criminals back on the street

Madison, Wis – On Capital City Sunday with host AJ Bayatpour, liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz violated Wisconsin’s Code of Judicial Conduct – AGAIN.  Protasiewicz again broadcast the goal behind her run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: judicial activism. It’s hard to rely on anyone who embraces the label of ‘progressive’ on issues that are likely to come before the state supreme court to be willing to put aside any personal biases on the bench. Her repeated labeling of the legislative maps as “rigged” was a gross violation of the Judicial Code of Conduct, and now Protasiewicz has

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will serve as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration. Steil released a statement following the announcement. “I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration,” said Steil. “My top priorities on the Committee include ensuring the House is open, secure, and accountable to the American people, and to strengthen Americans trust in our elections. I am grateful to Speaker McCarthy for this appointment. I look forward to working with all of my colleagues to end the dysfunction in Washington.” “From ensuring the Capitol remains open, secure,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers, along with progressive leaders in the state legislature, announced their introduction of a substitute amendment that would create an advisory referendum on the April 2023 ballot – a referendum that would do what is right and let Wisconsin voters have their say on repealing the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban.  If approved, the measure would put a question on the ballot for the April 2023 election asking voters: “Shall Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade be restored?” The antiquated abortion ban, which leaves no exceptions for rape or