Wisconsin Environment: Calls on legislators to save Wisconsin’s State Parks
An estimated $1 billion worth of repairs needed across the system MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin celebrates the 125th anniversary of its state parks system, state legislators have negotiated parts of the state’s next budget, which was due to be submitted
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boat responsibly this Fourth of July weekend
Wear A Life Jacket And Stay Sober MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness
Embrace Them Both Coalition: Denounces State Supreme Court decision that abortion ban is unenforceable
The Embrace Them Both Coalition denounces the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Kaul v. Urmanksi, which finds that Wisconsin’s abortion ban has been impliedly repealed and is now unenforceable. Today’s decision is a failure for women, for preborn children, for
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Decries Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that state Legislature repealed abortion ban
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, decries the failure of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect the most vulnerable in its decision that Wisconsin Statute 940.04, the state’s abortion ban, is unenforceable due to implied
Gov. Evers: Signs two bills advancing nuclear energy innovation in Wisconsin
Governor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, including two bills to advance the state’s nuclear
Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus: Rejects proposed budget that would devastate public education in Wisconsin
Rep. Ryan Clancy, Rep. Francesca Hong, Rep. Darrin Madison, Rep. Christian Phelps Will Vote No MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will convene to consider the Wisconsin 2025-27 state budget proposal negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos and approved in
Dept. of Public Instruction: Statement from State Superintendent Dr. Underly on education budget compromise
MADISON —Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement in response to the agreement reached on state education funding. “I want to thank Governor Evers and legislative leaders for coming together to make progress in funding
Taylor campaign: Statement on decision striking down Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban
Taylor has spent her career fighting to protect the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites, while Justice Rebecca Bradley once again votes to take rights away MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision in Kaul v. Urmanski, concluding that
Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Wisconsin works to enshrine abortion rights
Milwaukee, Wisconsin- Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling confirmed what we already knew: abortion care is healthcare. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade there have been serious concerns and confusion for Wisconsinites regarding the legality of abortion in our state.
John Torinus: GOP governor candidates: How to read Trumpian winds?
There is good reason for potential Wisconsin governor candidates to hold off on formally announcing their candidacies. They all have to calculate the declining approval ratings of President Trump on their prospects.
Bruce Murphy: How Republicans screwed themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Steil and Van Orden must vote no on Republican Tax Scam that rips healthcare away from Wisconsinites
The Senate version of the bill cuts Wisconsinites’ health care even more than the House version Steil and Van Orden voted for in May MADISON, Wis. – As the House begins debate on the Senate version of Republican Tax Scam
Bill Barth: Less predictable, more independent
Judges are just politicians in black robes. Except when they’re not.
Joan Downs: Wisconsin Historical Society on the wrong side of history
While the decision of the Wisconsin Historical Society to not fly the pride flag at its Madison location may seem unimportant to some, I would like to offer a different perspective, including the wider implications of this decision.
Dane County Exec Agard: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling
MADISON—County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on the 1849 abortion law: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the 176‑year‑old abortion ban marks a watershed moment for reproductive freedom in