Rep. Considine: On the 2023 State of Education address

Madison – Today, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivered her third State of Education Address. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on her remarks: “I am encouraged by State Superintendent Underly’s vision for public education in Wisconsin. Her request for

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WisDems: Packed room at Defend Justice town hall

MADISON, Wis. — Deeply concerned by persistent GOP threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, more than 50 Wisconsinites gathered at Ally’s Powerhouse Cafe in Wauwatosa to hear from legislative leaders Sen. Melissa Agard and Rep. Kalan Haywood at a WisDems

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WLGCC: Celebrates new members, climate progress

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) recently welcomed the City of Edgerton and the Village of Shorewood as our two newest members to formally join the Coalition, bringing our membership to over 20 local governments. WLGCC is

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Robin Vos: Take yes for an answer and resolve redistricting chaos

Evers and his political allies are advocating for state Supreme Court justices to draw our maps, instead of pursuing the more democratic and representative proposal he initially endorsed. We are simply calling on the governor to stick to his word, take yes for an answer, and work with us to help our state move forward.

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Rep. Considine: On the 2023 State of Education address

Madison – Today, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivered her third State of Education Address. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on her remarks: “I am encouraged by State Superintendent Underly’s vision for public education in Wisconsin. Her request for us to choose hope instead of destruction is powerful. I

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WisDems: Packed room at Defend Justice town hall

MADISON, Wis. — Deeply concerned by persistent GOP threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, more than 50 Wisconsinites gathered at Ally’s Powerhouse Cafe in Wauwatosa to hear from legislative leaders Sen. Melissa Agard and Rep. Kalan Haywood at a WisDems Defend Justice town hall. Attendees discussed next steps in the

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Xcel Energy: To expand one of the nation’s biggest solar projects

MINNEAPOLIS (September 21, 2023) — Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s expansion of the Sherco Solar project, which will soon become one of the biggest solar projects in the country. The project is a key element of Xcel Energy’s clean energy transition and will help the company triple

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WLGCC: Celebrates new members, climate progress

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) recently welcomed the City of Edgerton and the Village of Shorewood as our two newest members to formally join the Coalition, bringing our membership to over 20 local governments. WLGCC is a coalition of local governments pursuing clean energy and climate

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Sen. Larson, Rep. Shelton: Legislative Democrats introduce the third Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education package

MADISON, WI – Ranking Democratic Assembly and Senate Education Committee Members, Representative Kristina Shelton and Senator Chris Larson, offered this statement upon the release of the final legislative package included in the Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education initiative. “For years, our schools have sounded the alarm that there is

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Law Forward, Common Cause, Andrew Goodman Foundation: Win for Wisconsin voters in Werner v. Dankmeyer case to protect student voting rights

Judge Levine issued his ruling in Werner v. Dankmeyer this week, denying the Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and granting Clerk Dankmeyer and the DNC’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. The case was filed to prevent students from voting where they live, study and work. On behalf of The Andrew Goodman Foundation

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Madison named top Midwest metro for tech workers in new report

Madison has been named the top Midwestern metropolitan area for technology jobs, according to a recent report.  The rankings were compiled by a CommercialCafe, a real estate listing service that frequently produces market analyses and other industry reports.  Its latest post ranked the 20 best metro areas for tech development

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Robin Vos: Take yes for an answer and resolve redistricting chaos

Evers and his political allies are advocating for state Supreme Court justices to draw our maps, instead of pursuing the more democratic and representative proposal he initially endorsed. We are simply calling on the governor to stick to his word, take yes for an answer, and work with us to help our state move forward.

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