Wisconsin Family Action: U.S. Supreme Court ends term on strong note for family values
MADISON, WI – This morning the United States Supreme Court ended their term. The high court had multiple major rulings that promote family values. Wisconsin Family Action signed onto amicus briefs for multiple cases that were victorious. Those cases included Skrmetti (protects children
Rep. Donovan: Reacts to the shooting of two Milwaukee police officers
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after two Milwaukee police officers were shot in the line of duty last night. Officers were responding to a shots fired call for service where they were ambushed by an individual. Both officers
AWSA: Wisconsin school leaders share continuous improvement success at inaugural statewide conference
MADISON — Leaders from 16 schools and districts from across Wisconsin showcased their continuous improvement efforts at the inaugural Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference, held June 26-27 in Green Bay. The conference highlighted leadership practices essential to building
Protect Our Care: SCOTUS rejects far-right attack on ACA, but preventive care is still at risk
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court rightly rejected a constitutional challenge from far-right activists that would have eliminated the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s cost-free coverage requirement for numerous life-saving preventive care services. Approximately 150 million Americans rely on the
Reps. Knodl, Zimmerman: Wisconsin lawmakers oppose federal ban on state AI legislation
Madison, WI – Led by Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), a bipartisan group of 24 state representatives and 9 state senators is urging Congress to reject a proposed ten-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement of support for UW Nurses, SEIU Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining
Milwaukee County Supervisor Taylor: Board votes to put McGovern Senior Center on life support
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately
Sen. Johnson: Statement on shooting of Milwaukee police officers
MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their
State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate leaders join childcare providers to address the importance of Child Care Counts payments, and Republican inaction
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin History Center fundraising campaign successfully closes with landmark $12 million gift from Jerome Frautschi
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History
UW Nurses United: Release statement following Wisconsin Supreme Court decision
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
FRI News Summary: Michels, Hovde considering runs for governor; state Supreme Court’s decision to reject congressional redistricting lawsuits
TOP STORIES Businessmen Michels, Hovde considering return to politics with runs for WI governor… [RPW Chair Schimming] doubted Michels would get in the race: “I haven’t gotten any indication that he is (running).” … wouldn’t be surprised if Hovde runs
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the state budget amid last-minute negotiations
As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending Monday, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when–and if–it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association: Prosecutor of the Year Awards
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