U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers, U.S. Reps. Moore and Pocan: Release joint statement on SNAP cuts and UW layoffs from Republican budget bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Governor Tony Evers, and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin (UW) announced they were forced to lay off 91 staff members who implement
Gov. Evers: Grants 204 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 1,640
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 204 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1,640. “I am proud to have given a second chance to over
Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association: Endorses Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez for governor
WASHINGTON – The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) endorses Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in her campaign to be Wisconsin’s next governor. DLGA Chair and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis released the following statement: “The Democratic Lt. Governors Association is proud to
Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Thanks Governor Tony Evers
MADISON, WI – Young Democrats of Wisconsin Chair Jake Williams released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers announcing his retirement: “Upon hearing Governor Tony Evers’s decision not to seek re-election, we would like to extend our deepest
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces bill to end visa loophole for universities
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Colleges for the American People Act, also known as the CAP Act. This legislation would remove the H-1B visa cap exemption for institutions of higher education. Under today’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Introduce bill to protect workers from extreme heat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of a heat advisory issued this week and extreme heat conditions rising across Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act, legislation to protect the safety and
DNC War Room: DNC launches digital ad campaign urging Wisconsinites to demand their GOP representatives release the Epstein files
Amid House Republicans’ flip-flop on the Epstein files, the DNC is launching new digital ads calling out vulnerable House Republicans for shutting down Congress and fleeing D.C. — all to bury the truth about Donald Trump’s association with known sexual
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ offer suggestions to end political violence
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at recent political violence and suggest some ways to end it. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces catastrophic storm grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants to assist with damage sustained during severe winter weather, including heavy ice and snow that took place March 29 through
Dan Shafer: Tony Evers is again doing the right thing for Wisconsin
Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.
Mike Nichols: Tony Evers and why voters are going to be skeptical of what comes next
Tony Evers has had enough and that’s not a good thing for Democrats.
Don Leake: I challenge you!
Construct a Wisconsin congressional map that bests Merkalto’s Take 18.
Scott Walker: Too much processed food, too little exercise ruin our children’s health
We are failing our children when it comes to health care.
Jamie Stiehm: The Fourth Estate is taking this lying down
The Fourth Estate, the last pillar of democracy, is still standing — but could crumble.
Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid, Crowley taking steps to get in
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced she’s running for governor, making her the first Dem to officially announce a bid after Gov. Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term. Meanwhile, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley said he will