Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth: New report highlights shocking statistics on juvenile life without parole in the United States
May 7, 2024 – The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is proud to release Unusual & Unequal: The Unfinished Business of Ending Life Without Parole for Children in the United States, a new report revealing alarming statistics about the
Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Approves audit on DEI initiatives
MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) met to approve an audit of state sponsored discrimination through DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives in the executive branch and the University of Wisconsin-System. Additionally, the committee heard testimony on findings from
Forward Together Wisconsin: President Mandela Barnes highlights the impact of the US EPA’s Environmental Justice Clearinghouse
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes is highlighting the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Environmental Justice Clearinghouse. This website provides information about resources available to local Wisconsin communities and organizations to help them tackle environmental issues.
Reps. Hong, Clancy, Sen. Carpenter: Members of JLAC statement against approval of DEI audit
(MADISON)—Today, Representatives Hong and Clancy and Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement in opposition to the approval of the audit proposal of DEI activities in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. “We know why Republicans approved an audit
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Sues Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of Wisconsin small businesses
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act
Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Distinguished Public Leadership Award to be given to David Obey and Thomas Petri
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Obey and Thomas Petri will be honored as the 2023-2024 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipients. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Adams and Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties. Incidental take refers to
Mayadev campaign: State Senator Kelda Roys endorses Democrat Renuka Mayadev for 77th Assembly District
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced her endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “As a fighter for reproductive freedom, a public policy expert, and lifelong child advocate, Renuka Mayadev stands out in
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan group of senators urge USDA to strengthen coordination in avian flu outbreak response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen interagency coordination in the avian flu outbreak response. The senators urge the USDA, Food
Page campaign: Announces campaign for Assembly District 30
RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson,
Anderson campaign: Phil Anderson advocates for student loan reform and bankruptcy protection
Middleton, WI – Today, Phil Anderson, libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled his plan for addressing the student debt problem facing millions of Americans. With student debt surpassing $1.7 trillion and President Biden relentlessly pursuing loan forgiveness schemes, Anderson believes
Tim Sheehy: The press for democracy
An informed citizenry is at the heart of America’s 246-year-old experiment in democracy. A free press is foundational to an informed citizenry.
Matthew DeFour: Rights clash in records dispute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the public has in some ways already lost.
Steven Walters: Running for Legislature not so simple
Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.
Tom Still: Why is Wisconsin a swing state?
Perhaps because it has at least 2 economies.