Rep. Udell: Co-Sponsors Dem bill packages

MADISON, Wis. – in the first week of June, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced three bill packages to address federal funding, mental health, and gun safety. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The Trump Administration unlawfully cut allocated Wisconsin

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Kids Forward: United for worker power in Wisconsin

Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across the state. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH), representing 1,150 service

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Celebrates historic agreement to relocate coal piles as a generational victory for Green Bay

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement celebrating the passage of a historic agreement to relocate the coal piles from Green Bay’s waterfront—an achievement decades in the making, and powered by the persistent voices of Green Bay residents. “This is a once-in-a-generation victory—and it

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Praises court ruling protecting AmeriCorps, applauds Green Bay’s conservation corps

GREEN BAY, WI – Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) released the following statement in response to a federal court ruling holding the Trump administration accountable for unlawfully dismantling AmeriCorps: “This decision is a powerful reminder that good things are worth fighting for—and there is nothing more noble than serving our community.

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Rep. Udell: Co-Sponsors Dem bill packages

MADISON, Wis. – in the first week of June, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced three bill packages to address federal funding, mental health, and gun safety. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The Trump Administration unlawfully cut allocated Wisconsin funds and mishandled Wisconsinites’ personal data – so, we introduced

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Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Strongly condemns reinstated Trump travel ban as discriminatory and harmful

Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns the reinstated travel ban issued by former President Donald Trump, which once again targets a broad range of Muslim-majority and African nations. The newly released policy restricts immigration and entry from 12 countries—many of them with significant Muslim populations—reviving

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Kids Forward: United for worker power in Wisconsin

Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across the state. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH), representing 1,150 service and hospitality workers, and Worker Justice Wisconsin (WJW), representing low-wage,

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AG Kaul: Wins preliminary injunction restoring AmeriCorps programs

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition on Thursday secured a court order that blocks the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps programs that provide services across Wisconsin. The preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland orders the Trump

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Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Celebrates United States Supreme Court victory for Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for Catholic Charities at the United States Supreme Court. The Court’s 9-0 decision in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission reversed a ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The U.S.

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Reps. Arney, Madison: Urge Joint Finance Committee to reinstate essential lead abatement funding

MADISON, WI — Today, State Representatives Margaret Arney (D-Milwaukee) and Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee) called on members of the Joint Finance Committee to reinstate funding for six key provisions aimed at combating lead contamination in Wisconsin homes, schools, and communities. “The Governor’s budget included important investments to remove lead laterals, support local

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Applauds the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the Environmental Improvement Fund

Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement on the Joint Finance Committee’s unanimous approval of $732,250,100 in revenue obligation bonding authorization for the Environmental Improvement Fund during this afternoon’s executive session. The Environmental Improvement Fund contains the Clean Water Fund Program,

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