Rep. Neubauer: Wisconsin Democrats’ “Equality Agenda” will promote LGBTQ+ equality and expand protections
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Pride Month, the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced the “Equality Agenda” legislative package to promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. After the introduction, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:
Sen. Spreitzer: Wisconsin legislative LGBTQ+ caucus introduces 2025 Equality Agenda
MADISON – Today, after introducing the 2025 Equality Agenda to promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites, Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “From Ashland to Racine—and everywhere in between— members
Rep. Vining: Introduces LGBTQIA+ rights mental health bill
MADISON–The Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) introduced the “Equality Agenda” at a press conference today, a package of bills to promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQIA+ Wisconsinites. Included in this package is
Bill Barth: Change system, build in fairness
Wisconsin’s history of legislative gerrymandering underpins yet another court challenge, this time involving congressional districts.
Alex Dallman: Wisconsin should be first state to help app workers get access to benefits
I am excited to introduce Assembly Bill 269 with Sen. Julian Bradley, R-New Berlin. It will give Wisconsinites who work on app-based platforms access to “portable” benefits they can take with them no matter where they work.
Frank Manzo and Jacob Hager: Labor shortages demonstrate need for investment in workers
To combat Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage in construction, the data argue for a reconsideration of public policies that promote investment in registered apprenticeship training.
Mark Belling: Generac goes viral for all the wrong reasons
‘Go woke, go broke’ strikes again.
Cathy Olig, Demond Means and Matthew Joynt: Your property tax hike: A direct result of state failure to fund students with disabilities
The solution isn’t complicated; it requires legislators to implement the blue ribbon commission recommendations they received and endorsed over six years ago. … demand that our elected officials finally act on their recommendations and work together to make 60% special education reimbursement a reality.
THU News Summary: Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Gwen Moore both oppose Trump’s spending bill
TOP STORIES Sen. Johnson says longtime beliefs inform Trump bill opposition… “I sprang out of the Tea Party movement,” he explained. “I still view myself as more Tea Party than Republican Party. … “There is no amount of pressure that
Ruth Conniff: Grassroots pressure on Gov. Evers reflects nationwide impatience with Dems
More than 100 citizens from an array of grassroots groups packed the Wisconsin state Senate parlor and marched on Gov. Tony Evers’ office Tuesday, their chants bouncing off the marble walls inside the Capitol.
Lisa Geller and Nick Matuszewski: Red flag law would make Wisconsin safer
We take care of each other. That’s the Wisconsin way. An ERPO law is just another way to do what we do best: show up, speak up and protect the people we love fiercely and without apology.
Gregory Humphrey: Johnson should have resolve to investigate his president
I await news of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson forging ahead with his investigative prowess and bravery in partisan battles as he tackles the Trump White House.
Melissa Agard: Dane County needs more foster families
In Dane County, the demand for foster homes is acute, especially for teenagers and sibling groups.
David Blaska: Madison’s bad idea factory
Police monitor hard at work undermining public safety.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 4-12, 2025. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt