MADISON, Wis. – In a year when every dollar counts, Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program, delivered a strong return for Wisconsin families and businesses, generating $4.17 in benefits for every $1 invested in the
DLGA Chair Lt. Governor Austin Davis, DLGA Vice Chair Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, Secretary Adrian Fontes, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Lt. Governor Garlin
From WisPolitics … — GOP state Rep. Tony Kurtz today said legislation he’s co-authored to extend the state’s stewardship program is just a starting point as stakeholders weigh in. Dem Rep. Deb Andraca told Kurtz — a fellow member of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside,
Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health
Public Comment Period Open Through July 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of department properties in the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape. A regional master plan, guided by Chapter
As the Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin State Legislature convenes tomorrow to made decisions on education funding for Wisconsin’s children, Disability Rights Wisconsin asks the Committee to move Wisconsin from our dismal place as the second worst in
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D–Waunakee) joined Chef Evan Dannells of Main Street Alliance and Peng Her of the Hmong Institute on a panel to discuss the importance of sustained investment in child care for Wisconsin families. Moderated by
WASHINGTON — In the wake of violent chaos that erupted over the weekend in California, Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a bill Wednesday to restrict federal funding from localities deemed “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Department of Justice. The Stop Anarchists From
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined Tribal leaders, business leaders, labor representatives, clean energy workers, and faith leaders Wednesday at a roundtable warning that proposed cuts in the federal reconciliation bill would significantly undermine local clean energy
For the last few days there have been protests happening in Los Angeles against ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Since then, these protests have also spread to other cities. Trump sent in the National Guard to LA, making
Wisconsin Republicans Remain Radically Out of Touch With What Wisconsinites Want MADISON, Wis. — A media report on recent polling indicates that a strong majority of registered voters in the Badger State (74%) support abortion access and believe that decisions on abortion
Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced that the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) has received over $750,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The investments awarded will support the WCMP’s ability to plan for and implement habitat restoration
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing for the Republican-authored bill that would reauthorize the widely popular, historically bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “I am
We, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and our county parties—Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca—stand in unequivocal solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and all communities across this country targeted by
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsburg, talks about his motivations for seeking public office, his priorities in the Assembly, and how his background as a veteran has made him a better elected official.
ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. The MPA represents more than 1,200 sworn law enforcement officers in Milwaukee. The
School Will Be Ready to Welcome Students and Staff Back in September for the New School Year MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced LaFollette School was cleared by the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) after
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Ed Case (D-HI), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) have reintroduced the bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act. This legislation will bring more honesty and transparency to the federal budget process by removing emergency
In February, Trump Administration slashed 90% of funding for Navigator program Trump’s Navigator cuts in 2017 and 2018 contributed to 2.5 million fewer people accessing healthcare through the ACA Marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans work
MADISON, Wis. – In a year when every dollar counts, Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program, delivered a strong return for Wisconsin families and businesses, generating $4.17 in benefits for every $1 invested in the program. That’s according to the 2024 independent evaluation of Focus
DLGA Chair Lt. Governor Austin Davis, DLGA Vice Chair Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, Secretary Adrian Fontes, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Lt. Governor Denny Heck, Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt, Lt.
From WisPolitics … — GOP state Rep. Tony Kurtz today said legislation he’s co-authored to extend the state’s stewardship program is just a starting point as stakeholders weigh in. Dem Rep. Deb Andraca told Kurtz — a fellow member of the Finance Committee — that she likes a lot of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Student Center, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Board will
Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Jack Reed (D-RI) are
Public Comment Period Open Through July 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of department properties in the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape. A regional master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, establishes the levels
As the Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin State Legislature convenes tomorrow to made decisions on education funding for Wisconsin’s children, Disability Rights Wisconsin asks the Committee to move Wisconsin from our dismal place as the second worst in the country for special education funding and provide funding for
MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D–Waunakee) joined Chef Evan Dannells of Main Street Alliance and Peng Her of the Hmong Institute on a panel to discuss the importance of sustained investment in child care for Wisconsin families. Moderated by Daithi Wolfe of Kids Forward, the panel focused on the
WASHINGTON — In the wake of violent chaos that erupted over the weekend in California, Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a bill Wednesday to restrict federal funding from localities deemed “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Department of Justice. The Stop Anarchists From Endangering (SAFE) Cities Act would codify President Trump’s memorandum restricting federal
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined Tribal leaders, business leaders, labor representatives, clean energy workers, and faith leaders Wednesday at a roundtable warning that proposed cuts in the federal reconciliation bill would significantly undermine local clean energy projects across Wisconsin and to urge members of Congress to
For the last few days there have been protests happening in Los Angeles against ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Since then, these protests have also spread to other cities. Trump sent in the National Guard to LA, making this the first time that the National Guard has been
Wisconsin Republicans Remain Radically Out of Touch With What Wisconsinites Want MADISON, Wis. — A media report on recent polling indicates that a strong majority of registered voters in the Badger State (74%) support abortion access and believe that decisions on abortion should be made by individual patients in consultation with their
Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), today announced that the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) has received over $750,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The investments awarded will support the WCMP’s ability to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects in Wisconsin’s coastal communities, including supporting ongoing flood management,
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing for the Republican-authored bill that would reauthorize the widely popular, historically bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “I am glad to see that Republicans are taking the reauthorization of
We, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and our county parties—Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca—stand in unequivocal solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and all communities across this country targeted by the current administration’s inhumane immigration raids and militarized crackdowns. The
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman Rep. Duke Tucker, R-Grantsburg, talks about his motivations for seeking public office, his priorities in the Assembly, and how his background as a veteran has made him a better elected official.
ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. The MPA represents more than 1,200 sworn law enforcement officers in Milwaukee. The endorsement of the force behind Wisconsin’s largest force shows that
School Will Be Ready to Welcome Students and Staff Back in September for the New School Year MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced LaFollette School was cleared by the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) after the school underwent renovations and painting to clear the school
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Ed Case (D-HI), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) have reintroduced the bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act. This legislation will bring more honesty and transparency to the federal budget process by removing emergency spending from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline. Currently, the
In February, Trump Administration slashed 90% of funding for Navigator program Trump’s Navigator cuts in 2017 and 2018 contributed to 2.5 million fewer people accessing healthcare through the ACA Marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans work to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senators Tammy