Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Presents Champion of Victims’ Rights Award to leading crime victim advocates who helped launch innovative ‘Mapping Exercise’
Pictured from left to right: Anne Kessenich, Michelle Viste, Nela Kalpic, Erin Welsh, David Perlman MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin recognized some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates for their work in helping to launch and execute the
Schroeder campaign: Jay Schroeder announces candidacy for Wisconsin secretary of state
Neenah, WI- Today Republican businessman, Jay Schroeder announced his run for Secretary of State. I am humbled and motivated to run for Secretary of State after receiving texts, phone calls from all around Wisconsin: Kenosha, La Crosse, Eagle River, Green
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Medicaid postpartum coverage extension signed into law
(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered
WisDems: WHINE WEDNESDAY: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Reedsburg woman sentenced for her role in fentanyl trafficking organization
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District
WisDems: ICYMI: Lazar follows conservative candidate playbook in claiming mantle of impartiality
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track
Capitol Chats: Barnes says Public Service Commission should put the public over profit
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being “greedy” at Wisconsinites’ expense.
Sen. Carpenter: Senate advances legislation permitting DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred
Liberal group launches trio of Supreme Court race ads
The liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund has launched a new digital campaign praising liberal state Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor while knocking conservative rival Maria Lazar on abortion and clean water. The group filed reports with the
Dept. of Transportation: Comment period open for license plate request from Wild Turkey Federation
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission
UW-Green Bay: Registration now open: UW–Green Bay’s annual Nonprofit Conference returns April 16 with new location and high‑impact programming
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever.
Rep. Hurd: Expresses disappointment in veto of increased investment in child care
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following
Milwaukee Alderperson Zamarripa: Statement on reports of alleged sexual misconduct by the late Cesar Chavez
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as
Forward Latino: Statement on allegations of misconduct involving Cesar Chavez
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Distinguished Public Leadership Award to be given to Dr. Howard Fuller
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday,