MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding from state and local agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and policies that promote equal access to education

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Trump Administration’s blatant overreach and misuse of power in arresting duly elected Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement:  “Today’s Trump-ordered arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is a blatant attack on our freedoms and the

[Milwaukee, WI] – On Friday, April 25, FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. To refer to this heinous attack as alarming would be an understatement. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression condemns this arrest and demands that the charges against Dugan be dropped immediately! FBI

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was shocked and dismayed to learn of the actions taken unilaterally by four members of the State Assembly over Easter weekend. On Saturday, April 19th, Representatives Clancy, Hong, Madison, and Phelps presented a legislative citation on behalf of the entire State Assembly to an individual, recognizing her for

Milwaukee, WI – All people are entitled to due process in any functional democracy.  That the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel’s on social media is indicative of the true goal of this action – to intimidate other judges into complying with this administration’s authoritarian

MADISON, Wis – According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI this morning and charged with two felonies. In response, Representative Anderson released the following statement:  “I just learned of the arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Dugan by the FBI

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of grant funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for the future and fill critical workforce needs. Up to $1,021,363 million in grant funds is available through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the news of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan: “In the United States, we have a system of checks and balances and separations of power for damn good reasons. The President’s

MILWAUKEE, WI –   According to media reports and the U.S. Marshall’s office in Washington, D.C. the Honorable Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by U.S. Marshalls this morning. She was taken into custody at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. This action represents a flagrant attempt by the Trump Administration to use armed

“I have received a number of media inquiries seeking comment on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. The judicial code of conduct restricts judges from commenting on pending or impending matters in any court. Judge Dugan’s court calendar will be covered by another judge as needed.”… Please log in to

WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many community members and students who value the specialized education that

“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following statement:  “Protecting the forests and other natural resources that make

MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother, to restrict reproductive freedom

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be livestreaming their convention this weekend from Treeehaven UW-Stevens Point. The LPWI invites anyone, from media members to ordinary citizens, who would like to see more liberty and individual freedom in both Wisconsin and the United States to tune in to the stream, beginning at 9am, Saturday April 26.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, attending Arbor Day events, or learning about Wisconsin’s rich conservation culture. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been celebrated in

MADISON, WI – This week, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides small business owners with technical assistance, assisting with access to capital and contracts, and supporting job creation and retention. The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is providing the

MADISON – Earlier today, a federal judge in New Hampshire limited the Trump Administration’s ability to unilaterally withhold federal funds from public schools under notice issued by the United States Department of Education. Judge Landya B. McCafferty of the United States District Court of the District of New Hampshire issued

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a warning to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and its Superintendent, Jill Underly, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, or potentially lose federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has set a deadline for

MILTON, Wis. – Some of the safest new drivers on Wisconsin’s roads just might come from Rock County.  For the second time since launching Work Zone Safe Wisconsin last spring, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) awarded a Milton High School student with one of its monthly scholarship checks.  Sophomore