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On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. Yet Dr. King would not have envisioned the day as just one of reflection but also a call for action, driven by a commitment to justice.
As we find ourselves in the midst of another turbulent era in American history, it is impossible to ignore the unsettling echoes of our past.
Since he’s been in office, Trump has repeatedly shown his disdain for people of color. If you are shocked or outraged, you haven’t been paying attention. He’s been saying things like this forever.
Seventeen House Republicans finally joined all House Democrats in voting to extend the expired ACA tax credits.
Some arguments against early voting
Do we really want extreme partisanship creeping into our municipal and county governments in Wisconsin? If we allow such partisanship to dominate local government, local democracy and the quality of life in our communities will suffer.
FOND DU LAC, WI – Just last week, Eric Toney’s campaign for Attorney General announced both a record fundraising haul and endorsements from more than half of Wisconsin’s sheriffs. “I’m so grateful to the members of law enforcement who have already
Madison, WI – State Representative David Murphy (R-Hortonville) today celebrated the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102), the Equality Amendment, which he authored along with Senator Steve Nass. The measure, approved by a 54-45 vote, proposes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s wife is recovering well following her scheduled surgical procedure. Rep. Van Orden extends his gratitude to his family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District for their support and prayers. “I am
MADISON—Today, Julie Underwood, Lester Pines, and Jeff Mandell – three esteemed members of Dane County’s legal community – have announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Julie
CONTACT: Emily D’Alberto edalberto@madglobalstrategy.com (Madison, WI) — As Wisconsin voters express deep concern about rising energy costs and grid reliability, a newly released statewide survey of 500 likely voters finds overwhelming, bipartisan support for natural gas as a critical part of the state’s
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) called today for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. Reflecting on the 2025-2027 budget, AEF Board Chair John Gaier said, “the $325/student revenue increases, while helpful, did not meet
On the third Monday in January, communities across the nation celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of events, church services, and community breakfasts. Yet Dr. King would not have envisioned the day as just one of reflection but also a call for action, driven by a commitment to justice.
As we find ourselves in the midst of another turbulent era in American history, it is impossible to ignore the unsettling echoes of our past.
Since he’s been in office, Trump has repeatedly shown his disdain for people of color. If you are shocked or outraged, you haven’t been paying attention. He’s been saying things like this forever.
Seventeen House Republicans finally joined all House Democrats in voting to extend the expired ACA tax credits.
Some arguments against early voting
Do we really want extreme partisanship creeping into our municipal and county governments in Wisconsin? If we allow such partisanship to dominate local government, local democracy and the quality of life in our communities will suffer.
FOND DU LAC, WI – Just last week, Eric Toney’s campaign for Attorney General announced both a record fundraising haul and endorsements from more than half of Wisconsin’s sheriffs. “I’m so grateful to the members of law enforcement who have already stepped up to support us, and to the hundreds of
Madison, WI – State Representative David Murphy (R-Hortonville) today celebrated the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102), the Equality Amendment, which he authored along with Senator Steve Nass. The measure, approved by a 54-45 vote, proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s wife is recovering well following her scheduled surgical procedure. Rep. Van Orden extends his gratitude to his family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District for their support and prayers. “I am blessed that my wife is recovering, and I’m glad to
MADISON—Today, Julie Underwood, Lester Pines, and Jeff Mandell – three esteemed members of Dane County’s legal community – have announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Julie Underwood is an education leader and attorney, former Professor and
CONTACT: Emily D’Alberto edalberto@madglobalstrategy.com (Madison, WI) — As Wisconsin voters express deep concern about rising energy costs and grid reliability, a newly released statewide survey of 500 likely voters finds overwhelming, bipartisan support for natural gas as a critical part of the state’s clean energy future. The poll, conducted December 1–2 on behalf
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) called today for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. Reflecting on the 2025-2027 budget, AEF Board Chair John Gaier said, “the $325/student revenue increases, while helpful, did not meet inflationary needs and there was zero state aid to offset