Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on special session

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the State Senate kept the governor’s special session open to allow for further work and discussions on the topic under consideration: Senate Republicans will continue to work

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Announces president and CEO

Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, Unanimously Named MCW’s Seventh Leader, Effective July 1, 2026 Milwaukee – April 14, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, has been unanimously appointed as

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Celebrates 414 Day

MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised

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Roys campaign: ‘Every kid deserves the freedom to thrive’: Roys earns WEAC recommendation

MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys has earned the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, for her candidacy for governor.  WEAC’s recommendation is a game-changer in a crowded primary, Sen. Roys said, providing a clear signal that Roys is the best choice to advance through the August primary, win the November

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Sen. Spreitzer: Condemns Republican failure to ban gerrymandering

MADISON – After Senate Republicans gaveled in and then immediately adjourned today’s special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement condemning the majority’s choice to dodge this important issue once again: “For over a decade, Wisconsinites suffered under some of the most gerrymandered

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County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell: Approve legislation aimed at supporting children and families

The FORGE Fatherhood Services Program provides funding to support a broad array of services for adult fathers to care for their children MILWAUKEE – Today at Wisconsin Community Services, County Executive David Crowley and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell recognized the Week of the Young Child by signing legislation to deploy $5 million over the

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on special session

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the State Senate kept the governor’s special session open to allow for further work and discussions on the topic under consideration: Senate Republicans will continue to work on the delicate, complex topic that redistricting is to ensure

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Sen. LeMahieu: Senate to consider governor’s special session call

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s special session call today: “Redistricting is a core legislative power and any changes to the current process have to be made intentionally and specifically using normal legislative procedure. “Leaving the special session open allows the legislature

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Rep. Hurd: Thanks Senator James for his dedicated service

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Senator Jesse James that he will be retiring from the State Senate at the end of his term. “I’ve known Jesse for many years, and one of the things I admire the most about him is

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Wisconsin Family Action: Warns governor to stop censoring talk therapy

MADISON –Wisconsin Family Action is joining the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty in calling on Gov. Evers’ administration to immediately rescind MPSW §20.02 (25) which engages in the one-sided censorship squarely rejected by the United States Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar. The Supreme Court’s ruling affirmed the free speech rights of

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Gov. Evers: Doubles down on partisan gerrymandering ban: “There’s nothing to negotiate.”

Legislature still refusing to add ban on partisan gerrymandering to state constitution, jeopardizing Wisconsin’s fair maps With no permanent independent redistricting process in place, Wisconsinites could see partisan map rigging return after fair maps ushered in historic era of bipartisan accomplishments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today doubled down on banning partisan gerrymandering in

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Announces president and CEO

Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, Unanimously Named MCW’s Seventh Leader, Effective July 1, 2026 Milwaukee – April 14, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, has been unanimously appointed as the institution’s seventh president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective

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Reps. Vos, August: Statement on Gov. Evers’ call for a special session on redistricting

MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding a special session on nonpartisan redistricting: “Today, Assembly Republicans decided to leave Governor Evers’ special session on nonpartisan redistricting open in an effort to continue meaningful dialogue. “We view the Governor’s proposal

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Breaking news: Republican Senator Jesse James declines to run, marking 5th major Senate retirement 

MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jessie James, who had announced his intention to challenge Democratic incumbent Jeff Smith in Wisconsin’s 31st district, announced that he will not be seeking re-election. James is the 5th Senate Republican to call it quits, nearly half of the 12 who were initially up for reelection this

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin internet crimes against children task force sees continued increase in CyberTips as annual conference on Missing and Exploited Children kicks off

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is working to combat a sustained increase in suspected online child exploitation as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) kicks off its annual Internet Crimes Against Children Conference on Missing and Exploited Children in Appleton. “I’m thankful to

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims April as “ABLE to Save” month in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Monthin Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts.

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Celebrates 414 Day

MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised me, shaped me, and continues to inspire me every day,”

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