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MADISON, Wisc. — BREAKING NEWS! On Friday, the CFC Action Fund, a Milwaukee-based organization that champions candidates who will ensure children receive a high-quality education from schools, just endorsed Brittany Kinser in her campaign for State Superintendent of the Department of
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), today announced Wisconsin has joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlementwith
Law Forward, on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR), commends the Wisconsin Supreme Court for its decision in Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord. At the heart of this case is the confidentiality of
CFC Action Fund proudly announces its endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. With over two decades of experience in education as a teacher and administrator across both district and public charter schools, and a proven track record
MADISON, Wis. – With the new Congress underway and President-elect Trump set to take office next week, new reporting hints at a renewed push from House Republicans to cut programs that support many Wisconsin families. The push comes as Republicans look
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging, Inc. (GWAAR) applaud today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to leave in place the District IV Appellate decision protecting the right of individuals under guardianship in maintaining their
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the newly released report from the United States Trade Representative outlining how China has used unfair trade practices to undercut American shipbuilding, hurting American workers, businesses, and national security. Senator Baldwin called
Madison – In a CIvic Media Interview, hosted by Todd Allbaugh, the former state Sen. Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) endorsed grassroots candidate Jeff Wright to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schultz, the former Republican majority leader who
“Across America, liberal politicians with naive, dangerous agendas are prioritizing the feelings of criminals over justice for victims and the protection of our communities. With President Donald Trump set to return to the White House in a few short days,
MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin today released The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin, a report advocating for marijuana legalization, pointing to the overwhelming support for legalization among Wisconsin voters and the cost of continued criminalization. Legalization support is widespread across all political
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is excited to share that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes is available for Wisconsin taxpayers. The individual income tax filing season begins on January 27, 2025. Direct
Washington, D.C. – The RSLC’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) yesterday, released a new video highlighting the stakes of state supreme court races in 2025 and beyond. The video comes on the heels of a memo the committee sent to donors recently stressing the significance of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds that public that Jan 18-19 is this year’s winter Free Fishing Weekend. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing
Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their
MADISON, Wisc. — BREAKING NEWS! On Friday, the CFC Action Fund, a Milwaukee-based organization that champions candidates who will ensure children receive a high-quality education from schools, just endorsed Brittany Kinser in her campaign for State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction. In a statement released by the organization, CFC
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), today announced Wisconsin has joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlementwith Vanguard Marketing Corporation (VMC) and The Va… Please log in
Law Forward, on behalf of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR), commends the Wisconsin Supreme Court for its decision in Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord. At the heart of this case is the confidentiality of Notice of Voting Eligibility (NVE) forms, which document court findings
CFC Action Fund proudly announces its endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. With over two decades of experience in education as a teacher and administrator across both district and public charter schools, and a proven track record of driving meaningful change as an advocate for students and
MADISON, Wis. – With the new Congress underway and President-elect Trump set to take office next week, new reporting hints at a renewed push from House Republicans to cut programs that support many Wisconsin families. The push comes as Republicans look for ways to pay for an extension and expansion of
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging, Inc. (GWAAR) applaud today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to leave in place the District IV Appellate decision protecting the right of individuals under guardianship in maintaining their privacy. Guardianship proceedings are mandated by state statute to be
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the newly released report from the United States Trade Representative outlining how China has used unfair trade practices to undercut American shipbuilding, hurting American workers, businesses, and national security. Senator Baldwin called on the administration to fight China’s unfair trade practices, leading
Madison – In a CIvic Media Interview, hosted by Todd Allbaugh, the former state Sen. Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) endorsed grassroots candidate Jeff Wright to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Schultz, the former Republican majority leader who served 23 years in the state senate, cited Wright’s ability
“Across America, liberal politicians with naive, dangerous agendas are prioritizing the feelings of criminals over justice for victims and the protection of our communities. With President Donald Trump set to return to the White House in a few short days, President Joe Biden and the progressive staff around him spent
MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin today released The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin, a report advocating for marijuana legalization, pointing to the overwhelming support for legalization among Wisconsin voters and the cost of continued criminalization. Legalization support is widespread across all political groups and registered Wisconsin voters, according to a January 2024
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.
Franklin, WI – Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non- partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following reports of a proposed immigration detention facility being built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: “The assault
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is excited to share that Direct File, the new free option for filing federal taxes is available for Wisconsin taxpayers. The individual income tax filing season begins on January 27, 2025. Direct File is a free IRS program that offers a safe
Washington, D.C. – The RSLC’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) yesterday, released a new video highlighting the stakes of state supreme court races in 2025 and beyond. The video comes on the heels of a memo the committee sent to donors recently stressing the significance of the upcoming judicial races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this year,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds that public that Jan 18-19 is this year’s winter Free Fishing Weekend. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. All
Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in La Crosse County, a grading project in Outagamie County, a
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of session ignoring the real issues impacting Wisconsin residents, instead focusing
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during DBA’s Dairy Strong conference at the KI Convention Center. This
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford,” said U.S. Senator
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their community and share the stories and positive messages of dairy