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The richest man in the world is the biggest spender on behalf of a right-wing effort to take control of a state Supreme Court.
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a series of anti-trans bills championed by Republican Assembly members. While Wisconsin families are managing real challenges such as limited healthcare access, high grocery prices, and underfunded public schools, the
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and stripped of his tenure; LaVar Charleston was removed from administration but allowed to return to teaching.
While many municipalities throw up roadblocks, Brown County village welcomes increased supply of homes.
With a decade of stability in funding for solar tax credits and incentives in Wisconsin, businesses like Northwind Solar have been able to confidently invest in employees and infrastructure for solar projects. However, this progress is at risk due to pressure at the federal level to stop funding for clean energy and solar initiatives that create jobs for Wisconsin communities.
Thomas-Greenfield: Us leaving our leadership role vacant is opening the door. It’s offering China leadership on a silver platter.
MADISON – Today, President Trump dictated an Executive Order calling for the Secretary of Education to dissolve the Department of Education. Representative Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) released the following statement: “As I have said before, we have a responsibility to our children
Turn up and confront them. If you are angry, show it. Remember they are more scared of you than they are of Trump.
Madison – This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly met twice to consider numerous pieces of legislation. Among the bills approved by the chamber were Assembly Bills 24, 100, 102, 103, and 104, which would assist the federal government in deporting
Madison- Representative Piwowarczyk and Assembly Republicans passed several bills to protect our kids. AB 100 and AB 102, the cornerstone of this legislation, ensure that athletic teams in public schools, private schools, and universities will be organized based on the
TOP STORIES Assembly approves restrictions on trans participation in sports, gender-affirming care… After hours of heated debate Thursday … approved four bills … [as Trump EO’s limited gender-affirming care, banned transgender women in sports, nat’l Dems consider moderating their pronoun
MADISON, WI – Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) joined Democratic colleagues, community organizers, justice advocates, and Mayor Jim Paine in introducing the Economic Justice Bill of Rights. The resolution codifies the right to a job that provides dignity at work and
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Republicans passed legislation preventing men from competing in girls’ sports and using girls’ locker rooms. Additionally, legislation passed that bans sex-change surgery and puberty blockers being provided to children. “Commonsense and sanity prevailed today
MADISON – Today, Representative Angelina Cruz, along with Representatives Hong, Tenorio, Clancy, Cruz, Madison, Phelps, and Vining, along with community members and advocates, reintroduced an Economic Justice Bill of Rights. This resolution outlines economic rights that all Wisconsinites deserve, including
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied
MADISON WI – In response to President Trump’s reckless and destructive executive order dissolving the U.S. Department of Education, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement: “The only thing predictable about the Trump/Musk administration is its relentless
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a series of bills to protect minors from transgender medical interventions and ensure participation in athletic teams is based on the birth gender of the participants. He has released the
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session today debating several bills targeting the transgender community. Representative Ben DeSmidt delivered his maiden speech in opposition to Assembly Bill 102. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “Today
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting a package of bills aimed at protecting children and supporting women and girls in sports. “The Save Women’s Sports Acts for K-12 students [2025 Assembly Bill 100]
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed common-sense legislation protecting children. These bills implement needed safeguards for our children and young people to prohibit irreversible medical interventions and preserve the fairness in sports. Assembly
The richest man in the world is the biggest spender on behalf of a right-wing effort to take control of a state Supreme Court.
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on a series of anti-trans bills championed by Republican Assembly members. While Wisconsin families are managing real challenges such as limited healthcare access, high grocery prices, and underfunded public schools, the Chamber has wasted the taxpayers’ dollars by passing legislation that
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and stripped of his tenure; LaVar Charleston was removed from administration but allowed to return to teaching.
While many municipalities throw up roadblocks, Brown County village welcomes increased supply of homes.
With a decade of stability in funding for solar tax credits and incentives in Wisconsin, businesses like Northwind Solar have been able to confidently invest in employees and infrastructure for solar projects. However, this progress is at risk due to pressure at the federal level to stop funding for clean energy and solar initiatives that create jobs for Wisconsin communities.
Thomas-Greenfield: Us leaving our leadership role vacant is opening the door. It’s offering China leadership on a silver platter.
MADISON – Today, President Trump dictated an Executive Order calling for the Secretary of Education to dissolve the Department of Education. Representative Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) released the following statement: “As I have said before, we have a responsibility to our children to act in the best interests of their future. Today,
Turn up and confront them. If you are angry, show it. Remember they are more scared of you than they are of Trump.
Madison – This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly met twice to consider numerous pieces of legislation. Among the bills approved by the chamber were Assembly Bills 24, 100, 102, 103, and 104, which would assist the federal government in deporting criminal illegal aliens and protect children and families from extreme
Madison- Representative Piwowarczyk and Assembly Republicans passed several bills to protect our kids. AB 100 and AB 102, the cornerstone of this legislation, ensure that athletic teams in public schools, private schools, and universities will be organized based on the biological sex of the participants. This move directly challenges the
TOP STORIES Assembly approves restrictions on trans participation in sports, gender-affirming care… After hours of heated debate Thursday … approved four bills … [as Trump EO’s limited gender-affirming care, banned transgender women in sports, nat’l Dems consider moderating their pronoun positions] … [Evers vetoed the bills before and vowed repeat]
MADISON, WI – Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) joined Democratic colleagues, community organizers, justice advocates, and Mayor Jim Paine in introducing the Economic Justice Bill of Rights. The resolution codifies the right to a job that provides dignity at work and pays a living wage; the right to adequately funded public
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Republicans passed legislation preventing men from competing in girls’ sports and using girls’ locker rooms. Additionally, legislation passed that bans sex-change surgery and puberty blockers being provided to children. “Commonsense and sanity prevailed today in the Legislature,” said Rep. Krug. “It’s a little bit
MADISON – Today, Representative Angelina Cruz, along with Representatives Hong, Tenorio, Clancy, Cruz, Madison, Phelps, and Vining, along with community members and advocates, reintroduced an Economic Justice Bill of Rights. This resolution outlines economic rights that all Wisconsinites deserve, including but not limited to: A job that provides dignity at
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department
MADISON WI – In response to President Trump’s reckless and destructive executive order dissolving the U.S. Department of Education, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement: “The only thing predictable about the Trump/Musk administration is its relentless effort to dismantle the very resources our communities depend on.
Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for a series of bills to protect minors from transgender medical interventions and ensure participation in athletic teams is based on the birth gender of the participants. He has released the following statement after the session: “When we are talking about
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session today debating several bills targeting the transgender community. Representative Ben DeSmidt delivered his maiden speech in opposition to Assembly Bill 102. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “Today the Assembly debated several dangerous bills which instill fear and
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting a package of bills aimed at protecting children and supporting women and girls in sports. “The Save Women’s Sports Acts for K-12 students [2025 Assembly Bill 100] and collegiate athletes [2025 Assembly Bill 102] defend Wisconsin’s female
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed common-sense legislation protecting children. These bills implement needed safeguards for our children and young people to prohibit irreversible medical interventions and preserve the fairness in sports. Assembly Bill 104 prohibits health care providers from providing or referring l…