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After 9 hours of testimony going late into the night, Republicans on the Assembly Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee reconvened to pass Assembly Bill 104, a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado delivered her maiden speech on the Assembly Floor in support of AB 74. The bill mandates that when a report of sexual misconduct by a school staff member is received by the school’s administration,
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to
WASHINGTON, DC — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined the Ruthless Variety Progrum to talk about the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch full interview HERE. On Impact of Supreme Court Election: “It is
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) released the following statement announcing DFER’s endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DFER has followed Wisconsin’s Spring non-partisan election for Superintendent of Public Instruction very
Withholding promised funds wastes money already spent on projects left unfinished and hurts working people across the Midwest and beyond. Chicago, IL – Faith in Place, a faith-based environmental nonprofit serving Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, joined a lawsuit today filed by Earthjustice and Public
Chair Moses and members of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-term Care: As many of you know, I served in the Assembly for nearly 14 years, including as co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance for three sessions.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Last night, Susan Crawford doubled down on her horrific decision to release a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500 signature bond. The man now lives within miles of an elementary school. When asked if she regretted
ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools
Bi-partisan bill requires explicit consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women for medical teaching purposes MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious
Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant in Oak Creek could cost Wisconsin ratepayers more than $1.25 billion in additional energy
Milwaukee, Wis. – March 13, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is entering the final stages of construction on its new cancer research facility located on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The building’s construction remains on track and occupancy is planned
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), introduced the bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March 11, the Trump administration announced that ED
Former science teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, governor continues condemning new Trump Administration efforts that will hurt kids and public schools across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit against President Donald
Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with
Data show self-harm rises among adolescents after school breaks and heading into the end of the school year March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and this spring break season the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants parents, caregivers, and those
The Trump/Musk Administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education has now put the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on the chopping block, just as Wisconsin Republicans and Lobbyist Brittany Kinser are trying to tie our state’s education system
Forecasted wind and dry weather mean increased wildfire risk MADISON, Wis. – Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Nearly 170 wildfires have
MADISON, Wisc. — What exactly is Jill Underly hiding from? We know she’s not campaigning after she declined three debates proposed by Marquette, WISN, and the Wisconsin Press Club, and we know she isn’t leading DPI since she lowered standards to
After 9 hours of testimony going late into the night, Republicans on the Assembly Health, Aging, and Long Term Care Committee reconvened to pass Assembly Bill 104, a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Republicans are all
Madison, Wis.—Today, Representative Priscilla A. Prado delivered her maiden speech on the Assembly Floor in support of AB 74. The bill mandates that when a report of sexual misconduct by a school staff member is received by the school’s administration, the parents or guardians of any student involved must be
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Representatives Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) in introducing the bipartisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as
WASHINGTON, DC — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined the Ruthless Variety Progrum to talk about the national implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Watch full interview HERE. On Impact of Supreme Court Election: “It is our last chance to flip the court back from a
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) released the following statement announcing DFER’s endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DFER has followed Wisconsin’s Spring non-partisan election for Superintendent of Public Instruction very closely. Based on our review of each candidate’s positions o…
Withholding promised funds wastes money already spent on projects left unfinished and hurts working people across the Midwest and beyond. Chicago, IL – Faith in Place, a faith-based environmental nonprofit serving Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, joined a lawsuit today filed by Earthjustice and Public Citizen against the Trump administration for unlawfully freezing Inflati… Please log
Chair Moses and members of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-term Care: As many of you know, I served in the Assembly for nearly 14 years, including as co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance for three sessions. One of my proudest accomplishments during my time in the
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Last night, Susan Crawford doubled down on her horrific decision to release a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500 signature bond. The man now lives within miles of an elementary school. When asked if she regretted her heinous decision, Susan Crawford defiantly proclaimed, “I don’t regret
ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools that harm our children and grandchildren’s ability to thrive and
Bi-partisan bill requires explicit consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women for medical teaching purposes MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by
Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant in Oak Creek could cost Wisconsin ratepayers more than $1.25 billion in additional energy costs. The report details how already volatile gas markets could
Milwaukee, Wis. – March 13, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is entering the final stages of construction on its new cancer research facility located on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The building’s construction remains on track and occupancy is planned for early fall 2025. The state-of-the-art 161,000-square-foot Center for Cancer Discovery&nbs…
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), introduced the bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as they encounter two-way
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March 11, the Trump administration announced that ED would be firing approximately 50 percent of its workforce as
Former science teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, governor continues condemning new Trump Administration efforts that will hurt kids and public schools across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to stop their efforts to
Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season. “The
Data show self-harm rises among adolescents after school breaks and heading into the end of the school year March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and this spring break season the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants parents, caregivers, and those who work with young people to know that self-harm among
The Trump/Musk Administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education has now put the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on the chopping block, just as Wisconsin Republicans and Lobbyist Brittany Kinser are trying to tie our state’s education system to this collapsing national system. New reporting from Politico confirms that the
Forecasted wind and dry weather mean increased wildfire risk MADISON, Wis. – Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Nearly 170 wildfires have burned over 450 acres already this year, according to the
MADISON, Wisc. — What exactly is Jill Underly hiding from? We know she’s not campaigning after she declined three debates proposed by Marquette, WISN, and the Wisconsin Press Club, and we know she isn’t leading DPI since she lowered standards to hide how poorly our students are doing in the classroom.