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MILWAUKEE — The Hon. Jill Karofsky, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get To Know”
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters released the Wisconsin delegation’s scores for its national affiliate League of Conservation Voters’ 2025 National Environmental Scorecard. It highlights how our state’s leaders scored on a record number of votes across both chambers. The 2025 Scorecard exemplifies the stark contrast between Democrats
MADISON, Wis. — Less than 48 hours after one of the lowest-viewed State of the Union addresses in recent memory, Vice President JD Vance jetted to Wisconsin in a desperate attempt to sell an increasingly unpopular agenda and play hype-man for his MAGA
A speaker from the Wisconsin Bankers Association defended the group’s opposition to digital asset staking legislation, challenging federal guidance on how the technology should be classified. The bill, from Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, and Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, would
WISCONSIN – This week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a piece coauthored by the entire Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) board making clear that calls to nationalize elections are not only unconstitutional, but would in fact make our elections more
Allocating funds to the school levy tax credit does nothing to help schools. The school levy tax credit amount has already been raised substantially. Let’s help Wisconsin taxpayers first.
Rep. Van Orden (WI-03) voted for the GOP budget bill that put $2.35 billion in investment and 1,250 good-paying clean energy jobs at risk in his own congressional district Washington, DC – Just days after Donald Trump rambled through a record-long State of the Union
When an agency partitions only minimal resources toward investigating sexual misconduct, allows educators to forfeit their licenses rather than face full review, and fails to publicly disclose the reasons behind revocations, it creates blind spots that predators can exploit.
Some states roll out the red carpet for families and businesses. Other states roll out red tape. Wisconsin has to decide which state it wants to be.
Vice President Vance’s visit comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, which made clear that America is back on track after years of economic hardship. And nowhere is that comeback more evident than right here in Wisconsin.
While Trump was just more of the same — I can’t be disappointed in a man I have no respect for to begin with — the Democrats did not do themselves proud either.
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin: “JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for
Plover, WI—Sporting an Abraham Lincoln hat, Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, former state representative Brett Hulsey welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Wisconsin and invited him to visit Ripon today to explore the Republican Party’s anti-racist and anti-slavery roots. “I invite the Vice
Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz
As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to
Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised
Graduates will take oath to build safer communities, improve post-release outcomes, and help residents become successful On Friday, February 27, 10:00 a.m., 33 women and men will graduate from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Jailer Officer Training Class #34, presented
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more
MILWAUKEE — The Hon. Jill Karofsky, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education’s “Get To Know” program series on Wednesday, March 4, at 12:15 p.m. at
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Conservation Voters released the Wisconsin delegation’s scores for its national affiliate League of Conservation Voters’ 2025 National Environmental Scorecard. It highlights how our state’s leaders scored on a record number of votes across both chambers. The 2025 Scorecard exemplifies the stark contrast between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Republicans repeatedly chose loyalty to the
MADISON, Wis. — Less than 48 hours after one of the lowest-viewed State of the Union addresses in recent memory, Vice President JD Vance jetted to Wisconsin in a desperate attempt to sell an increasingly unpopular agenda and play hype-man for his MAGA buddies like U.S. Representatives Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany.
A speaker from the Wisconsin Bankers Association defended the group’s opposition to digital asset staking legislation, challenging federal guidance on how the technology should be classified. The bill, from Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R-Fox Crossing, and Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, would specify that digital asset staking and services enabling staking are
WISCONSIN – This week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a piece coauthored by the entire Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) board making clear that calls to nationalize elections are not only unconstitutional, but would in fact make our elections more complex and less safe. See the full piece HERE and excerpts below.
Allocating funds to the school levy tax credit does nothing to help schools. The school levy tax credit amount has already been raised substantially. Let’s help Wisconsin taxpayers first.
Rep. Van Orden (WI-03) voted for the GOP budget bill that put $2.35 billion in investment and 1,250 good-paying clean energy jobs at risk in his own congressional district Washington, DC – Just days after Donald Trump rambled through a record-long State of the Union address in which he gaslighted the country about creating record
When an agency partitions only minimal resources toward investigating sexual misconduct, allows educators to forfeit their licenses rather than face full review, and fails to publicly disclose the reasons behind revocations, it creates blind spots that predators can exploit.
Some states roll out the red carpet for families and businesses. Other states roll out red tape. Wisconsin has to decide which state it wants to be.
Vice President Vance’s visit comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, which made clear that America is back on track after years of economic hardship. And nowhere is that comeback more evident than right here in Wisconsin.
While Trump was just more of the same — I can’t be disappointed in a man I have no respect for to begin with — the Democrats did not do themselves proud either.
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin: “JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for them. He has to sell dairy farmers who are on
Plover, WI—Sporting an Abraham Lincoln hat, Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, former state representative Brett Hulsey welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Wisconsin and invited him to visit Ripon today to explore the Republican Party’s anti-racist and anti-slavery roots. “I invite the Vice President and U.S. Rep. Van Orden to the Ripon, Wisconsin,
Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz said, “when for nearly two decades the Legislature has shown
As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to local communities and organizations through the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant
Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised $308 million, exceeding its goal by $8 million. Launched in
Graduates will take oath to build safer communities, improve post-release outcomes, and help residents become successful On Friday, February 27, 10:00 a.m., 33 women and men will graduate from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Jailer Officer Training Class #34, presented in partnership with the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (CRC),
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more information is available at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/FarmToSchool.aspx. Questions can be directed to DATCP