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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement on Rep. Tenorio’s proposal to commit the state to 100% carbon-free energy by 2050: The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin welcomes efforts that move our state forward
OAK CREEK, Wis. – The International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) announced its endorsement of Oak Creek Mayor and Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council President Dan J. Bukiewicz in his campaign for
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted legislation requesting an audit of recent employee benefits contracts to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and protect County finances. The resolution, authored by Supervisor Kathleen Vincent and co-sponsored by Supervisors Eckblad, Rolland,
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a mom in Derrick Van Orden’s district spoke to Spectrum News about the devastating impacts her family experiences as a result of rising insurance premiums. Republicans like Van Orden refused to extend ACA premium tax credits before they expired, driving
Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin finds registered voters have begun to tune into the state Supreme Court election on April 7,
MILWAUKEE — Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.8 million in grant funding from Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention to address suicide prevention, firearm storage, and evidence-based violence intervention and
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker appeared on MS NOW’s primetime show to discuss the wave of Republican retirements across Wisconsin. Remiker argued that this flood of retirements clearly shows that voters reject Republican policies — such as co-signing the war
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Heselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference on the 72 school districts across Wisconsin holding referendum votes this spring. Hesselbein, Pfaff, and Jacobson made it clear that Wisconsinites should not be forced
Dozens of B&G Foods workers in Stoughton have voted to strike as the employer is “refusing to agree to a fair deal” amid contract negotiations, a union spokesperson said. Teamsters Local 120 yesterday announced members voted to go on strike
Milwaukee, WI – Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today released “A Healthy Wisconsin Promise,” a plan to stabilize health care, lower costs, and ensure access for all Wisconsin families. At the center of the plan is “Health Care for All
In response to the introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Wisconsin, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “The introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard is a major step forward for Wisconsin families and the
GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement on proposed cuts in the Green Bay Area Public School District: “What is happening in Green Bay should concern every community in Wisconsin. Nearly every corner of our
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to Bayfield County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former gas
Mequon, WI – The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin proudly announced today their endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The PFFW represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities across Wisconsin with
Starting the week of March 30, 2026, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin work on the Green Avenue/Troy Drive Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Replacement Project. Key Project Objectives: Full closure of Green Ave/Troy Dr will be in effect from Sauthoff Rd
The program could be endangered although some legislators and Gov. Evers still think action can be done. Some legislators believe a compromise can be reached and voted on when they return to session in April.
Wisconsin environmentalists wouldn’t compromise, so the state’s premiere conservation program, the Stewardship Fund, will die this summer. It’s an old, sad story and it’s one reason that green policies, once widely popular and bipartisan, are now on the ropes.
Building a comprehensive solution to child care requires incremental progress forward, and this veto slowed it.
Gov. Tony Evers has an opportunity to take a meaningful step toward protecting children across your state. AB 105 will reduce exposure, interrupt harmful patterns and support efforts to keep children safe.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are expanding their footprint, both here in Wisconsin and across the nation. What started as a small, quiet fringe movement has ballooned into a powerful force within the Democratic Party.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin released the following statement on Rep. Tenorio’s proposal to commit the state to 100% carbon-free energy by 2050: The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin welcomes efforts that move our state forward to build a more affordable, reliable clean energy future. The
OAK CREEK, Wis. – The International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) announced its endorsement of Oak Creek Mayor and Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council President Dan J. Bukiewicz in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District. Bradley Schwanda, the WI Political Legislative
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted legislation requesting an audit of recent employee benefits contracts to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and protect County finances. The resolution, authored by Supervisor Kathleen Vincent and co-sponsored by Supervisors Eckblad, Rolland, Taylor (District 17), Shea, and Logsdon, directs the Office of
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a mom in Derrick Van Orden’s district spoke to Spectrum News about the devastating impacts her family experiences as a result of rising insurance premiums. Republicans like Van Orden refused to extend ACA premium tax credits before they expired, driving premiums up across Wisconsin for families like Phyllis Jaworski’s. Now,
Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin finds registered voters have begun to tune into the state Supreme Court election on April 7, but many remain undecided. Chris Taylor is the choice of
MILWAUKEE — Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.8 million in grant funding from Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention to address suicide prevention, firearm storage, and evidence-based violence intervention and outreach programs. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker appeared on MS NOW’s primetime show to discuss the wave of Republican retirements across Wisconsin. Remiker argued that this flood of retirements clearly shows that voters reject Republican policies — such as co-signing the war in Iran, which has skyrocketed gas prices — and as
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Heselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference on the 72 school districts across Wisconsin holding referendum votes this spring. Hesselbein, Pfaff, and Jacobson made it clear that Wisconsinites should not be forced to choose between raising their own property taxes and adequately
Dozens of B&G Foods workers in Stoughton have voted to strike as the employer is “refusing to agree to a fair deal” amid contract negotiations, a union spokesperson said. Teamsters Local 120 yesterday announced members voted to go on strike as they “fight for fair wages, affordable health care, and
Milwaukee, WI – Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today released “A Healthy Wisconsin Promise,” a plan to stabilize health care, lower costs, and ensure access for all Wisconsin families. At the center of the plan is “Health Care for All Kids” — a guarantee that every child in Wisconsin will
In response to the introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard in Wisconsin, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “The introduction of a 100 percent clean energy standard is a major step forward for Wisconsin families and the state’s energy future. Clean energy and affordability go hand in
GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released the following statement on proposed cuts in the Green Bay Area Public School District: “What is happening in Green Bay should concern every community in Wisconsin. Nearly every corner of our state is now facing school referendums just to keep the
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to Bayfield County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former gas station and grocery store. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin
Mequon, WI – The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin proudly announced today their endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The PFFW represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities across Wisconsin with dedication, courage, and professionalism, and Mike Thurow is a proud
Starting the week of March 30, 2026, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin work on the Green Avenue/Troy Drive Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Replacement Project. Key Project Objectives: Full closure of Green Ave/Troy Dr will be in effect from Sauthoff Rd to Lerdahl Rd. Only local traffic and access to the
The program could be endangered although some legislators and Gov. Evers still think action can be done. Some legislators believe a compromise can be reached and voted on when they return to session in April.
Wisconsin environmentalists wouldn’t compromise, so the state’s premiere conservation program, the Stewardship Fund, will die this summer. It’s an old, sad story and it’s one reason that green policies, once widely popular and bipartisan, are now on the ropes.
Building a comprehensive solution to child care requires incremental progress forward, and this veto slowed it.
Gov. Tony Evers has an opportunity to take a meaningful step toward protecting children across your state. AB 105 will reduce exposure, interrupt harmful patterns and support efforts to keep children safe.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are expanding their footprint, both here in Wisconsin and across the nation. What started as a small, quiet fringe movement has ballooned into a powerful force within the Democratic Party.