Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Gov. Evers sides with lobbyists over Nurses
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today
Rep. Shankland: Celebrates Hmong American and Asian American education bill being signed into law by Gov. Evers
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary
Gov. Evers: Takes action on four bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota,
Sen. Jacque: Initiative empowering the disabled signed into law
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
WRTL: Responds to Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s congressional bid
Today Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced she is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. Lyerly believes the overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused the country to “suffer… From lack of ability to make our own personal health care decisions.” Dr. Lyerly was also one of
WILL: State Bar abandons DEI program after WILL lawsuit
The News: Today, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) reached a settlement agreement ending discriminatory DEI practices at the State Bar. Now, our client’s mandatory and annual State Bar dues will not
WisDems: Eric Hovde reiterates he wants to ban abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde announcing his continued support for an abortion ban: “Today, Eric Hovde reiterated that he supports banning abortion and supported the overturning
Protect Our Care: President Biden celebrates Sen. Baldwin’s efforts to lower inhaler costs for millions of Americans
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, President Biden hosted an event to celebrate lower inhaler costs, which have been under scrutiny for years, thanks to the leadership of Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). More than 27 million people across the country – and
Racine County DA Hanson: Release regarding theft of identity in the recall election
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No Labels: 2024 ballot project
Washington, DC – Today, No Labels is ending our effort to put forth a Unity ticket in the 2024 presidential election. Americans remain more open to an independent presidential run, and hungrier for unifying national leadership, than ever before. But
State Bar of Wisconsin: Diversity Clerkship Program continues unchanged under settlement agreement
Madison, WI – April 4, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin has reached a settlement regarding its Diversity Clerkship Program, which was challenged in federal court. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has agreed to dismiss this portion of
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Hmong Heritage Month and bipartisan legislation adding Hmong and Asian American histories to K-12 school curriculum
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and newly enacted bipartisan legislation, 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, which Gov. Evers enacted today, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Hutton on how Republicans prioritize public safety
Talk to almost anyone in our larger cities and they will tell you: crime is getting worse. Police officers are frustrated at too often having to arrest the same offenders day after day. Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. Public safety
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Environmental and public health groups call on governor to veto pro-polluter PFAS bill
Madison, WI—Today, more than a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups sent a joint letter urging Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312, a PFAS bill that the groups say fails to deliver much-needed aid to communities impacted by
Roth campaign: Raises massive $380k in first weeks of campaign
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