Forward Latino: Supports DHS shutdown pending reforms

FRANKLIN, WI- Forward Latino today announced its support for the temporary shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until meaningful reforms are implemented to ensure that immigration enforcement practices fully respect and uphold the constitutional rights of all

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Rep. Bare, Sen. Roys: Introduce the No Kings Act

Today, State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced “The No Kings Act,” in an effort to ensure voters can vote for candidates eligible to hold federal office, and that Wisconsin’s electoral votes may not be cast

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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Applauds passage of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program legislation by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage

[Wales, WI] – Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Executive Director Brad Heidel issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage passed legislation that will allow the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to continue: “The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is

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Rep. Stubbs: Introduces Birth Equity Act

MADISON, WI- Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) introduced the Birth Equity Act, a package of 7 bills designed to disrupt inequities in maternal and child health by supporting Black, Brown, and Indigenous mothers and infants that were developed in consultation

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Democratic National Committee: War Room: Thanks to Donald Trump, Cargill Meat Solutions lays off hundreds of workers in Wisconsin

Layoffs come as Tom Tiffany votes to allow Trump to continue his erratic trade war Wisconsin’s workers are paying the price for Donald Trump’s failed economic policies and erratic trade war. Yesterday, Cargill Meat Solutions announced the closure of a protein processing facility in Milwaukee, costing 221 Wisconsinites their jobs. In total,

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Forward Latino: Supports DHS shutdown pending reforms

FRANKLIN, WI- Forward Latino today announced its support for the temporary shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until meaningful reforms are implemented to ensure that immigration enforcement practices fully respect and uphold the constitutional rights of all individuals. Forward Latino, a national nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering

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Rep. Bare, Sen. Roys: Introduce the No Kings Act

Today, State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced “The No Kings Act,” in an effort to ensure voters can vote for candidates eligible to hold federal office, and that Wisconsin’s electoral votes may not be cast for someone ineligible to be president. Representative Bare stated: “The

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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Applauds passage of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program legislation by Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage

[Wales, WI] – Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Executive Director Brad Heidel issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage passed legislation that will allow the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to continue: “The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is grateful for the work of Senator Rob Stafsholt (R–New Richmond)

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Rep. Stubbs: Introduces Birth Equity Act

MADISON, WI- Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) introduced the Birth Equity Act, a package of 7 bills designed to disrupt inequities in maternal and child health by supporting Black, Brown, and Indigenous mothers and infants that were developed in consultation with doulas, women’s health organizations, and birth workers from across

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Clean Wisconsin, Earthjustice, Midwest Environmental Advocates: Judge upholds Wisconsin DNR’s permit for Line 5 oil pipeline

Madison, WI – An administrative law judge today upheld a key permit granted last year by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Canadian company Enbridge to build 41 miles of new oil pipeline through the watershed of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin.  Clean Wisconsin Attorney Evan

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Sen. Wall, Rep. Spaude: Respond to allegations of fund misuse at Newcap

Senator Jamie Wall and Representative Ryan Spaude released the following statement about the alleged mismanagement of taxpayer dollars at Newcap, headquartered in their districts in Green Bay: “I was deeply concerned to learn of the serious and credible allegations of the misuse of funds at Newcap,” said Senator Jamie Wall.

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Americans for Contraception: UW-Eau Claire students, Sen. Jeff Smith delivered Valentine’s Day message to Rep. Van Orden today: “Pass the Right to Contraception Act”

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Today, students at the University of Eau-Claire, along with State Sen. Jeff Smith, Americans for Contraception and The Wisco Project, gathered signatures on a giant postcard addressed to Congressman Derrick Van Orden, urging him to support the Right to Contraception Act in Congress. The postcard was later delivered

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Rep. Anderson: Introduces legislation to audit health insurance practices

MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson today put forth legislation that would assess health insurers’ claim denial practices, improving accountability and transparency. Insurance claim denial rates continue to rise, and these denials are often justified with vague, obscure reasoning, leaving patients frustrated and confused. LRB-6396 increases accountability in the health

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Rep. Piwowarczyk: State Assembly passes Representative Piwowarczyk’s bills

MADISON, WI- The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed several of Representative Jim Piwowarczyk’s bills: “I’m proud to see my bills pass the Assembly today because they’re focused on strengthening trust in our institutions and making government more accountable to the people of Wisconsin. Whether it’s making sure higher education resources

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Rep. Rodriguez: Bill expanding utility aid passes state Assembly

MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) passed the State Assembly. “Wisconsin has a long commitment in sharing revenue with municipalities. Some of this shared revenue is in the form of payments made in lieu of property taxes, known as utility aid.

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Climate Power: ICYMI: Trump Administration once again turns its back on Wisconsin, denying disaster relief after historic floods

FEMA has now denied Wisconsin’s request for disaster relief funds twice Milwaukee, WI— Earlier this week, FEMA once again denied Wisconsin’s request for federal disaster relief funding, marking the second time the Trump Administration has refused to help the state recover from last summer’s catastrophic flooding.  Last August, Southeast Wisconsin was devastated

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Zamarripa campaign: Calls for full investigation into Uihlein labor abuses exposed in Pleasant Prairie

MILWAUKEE — JoCasta Zamarripa, Milwaukee Alderperson and candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, issued the following statement in response to shocking new reporting from the Guardian revealing alleged exploitation of Mexican workers at Uline facilities in Pleasant Prairie: “The billionaire Uihlein family—among the biggest Republican mega-donors in the nation—have helped

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