Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition: Statement on Texas gerrymandering and the urgent need for independent redistricting
MADISON, WI – Under President Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are trying to further gerrymander and lock down Congress before 2026. It’s the latest in a broader scheme to erode our democracy and consolidate power. Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Organizing Director, iuscely Flores, released the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces issuance of warning letters to 37 telecom companies
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin’s participation in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. The Task Force, a coalition of 51 attorneys general,
Milwaukee Common Council: Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding
Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa
Sen. Hutton: Governor’s veto sustains dangerous status quo
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 85. AB 85 (SB 93) required the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking a person’s community supervision, parole, or probation if they are charged with a
WisGOP: lCYMI: Justice Rebecca Bradley blasts Judge Chris Taylor over opposition to Marsy’s Law
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last week laid bare Chris Taylor’s shocking disregard for crime victims, exposing how she voted NO on Marsy’s Law—not once, but TWICE—as a far-left Madison Democrat in the state Legislature in
The Alliance: President and CEO Curt Kubiak statement on Governor’s veto of direct primary care legislation in Wisconsin
On behalf of employers from across Wisconsin, we are disappointed in the Governor’s veto of important legislation (SB 4) that clarifies that direct primary care (DPC) arrangements do not meet the definition of insurance under Wisconsin law. The Alliance was
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Wraps up first week of “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour
In nearly a dozen stops, Baldwin talked Trump trade war, cost of childcare, GOP cuts to Medicaid, and supporting Wisconsin small businesses Tour continues this week with stops in Douglas, Burnett, Buffalo, Pierce, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Adams counties
State Bar of Wisconsin: Michelle Behnke, of Wisconsin, is the newest president of the American Bar Association
Toronto, Canada – Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), will be officially sworn in as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto. Behnke, of Boardman & Clark
UW-Stout: Marriage and family therapy professor selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Candice Maier will teach next year at university in Istanbul, Turkey Menomonie, Wis. – UW-Stout Associate Professor Candice Maier will embark on a professional and personal odyssey early next year as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin: Katie Neubauer joins ABC of Wisconsin as Director of Education
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin welcomes Katie Neubauer as the new Director of Education. Neubauer has extensive experience as an education director and marketer for professional associations. At ABC of Wisconsin, she will lead the
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Making regular adjustment to license fees
Wisconsin professional license fees remain among lowest in nation Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has published an updated fee schedule that includes adjustments to initial license applications and renewals for some professions. Every two years,
Dept. of Public Instruction: Updated income eligibility guidelines announced for school and day care meals
MADISON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has updated income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines, updated annually, are effective July 1, 2025,
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Van Orden and Steil silent as reckless tariffs drive up back-to-school and prescription drug costs
As Wisconsin families brace forrisingcostsoneverything from school supplies to prescription drugs, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are nowhere to be found. Van Orden and Steil are failing to do anything to make life more affordable for hardworking Wisconsin families. Making matters
Wisconsin Technology Council: Maggie Brickerman to become president of Tech Council; will succeed Tom Still
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Monday that Maggie Brickerman has been named its next president, succeeding Tom Still, who is retiring Oct. 3 after 23 years of leadership. Brickerman, a founding leader of Wisconsin-based tech incubator gener8tor, has
LaKeshia Myers: Texas Democrats stand strong: A familiar fight for democracy
History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s brave stand in 2011 are experiencing a profound sense of déjà vu.