Milwaukee – U.S. Senate Candidate, musician, and national political reformer Steven Olikara has been endorsed by South Asians for American (SAFA). Steven’s run for senate is historic as it provides Wisconsin voters the first ever opportunity to elect a South-Asian or Indian American candidate to the U.S. Senate. “I’m deeply honored to receive the endorsement

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision on the landmark case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision eliminates the egregious precedent set by cases Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood and puts decision this decision back in the hands of

Madison – “Five conservative extremists have traded the US Supreme Court’s legitimacy and the legal personhood of women for their own selfish crusade to impose their narrow religious views on an unwilling nation. Despite some four out of five Americans wanting abortion to remain safe and legal, five Justices have

Menomonie, WI — Today, Deb Baldus McGrath, candidate for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District, decried the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “I am angry that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Americans have lost access to a fundamental, constitutional right. Make no mistake, this is not happening in

MADISON — In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate released the following statement: “Like it does for so many Americans, this decision hits close to home for me. I might not be here today if Roe v. Wade hadn’t allowed my

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Public Media and the Educational Communications Board joined broadcasters from around the state to celebrate the life and career of former WPM Director Gene Purcell who was one of four people inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame this week. Purcell was a longtime

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Zell to the Portage County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Thomas B. Eagon’s retirement. Zell will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. “Michael Zell is a highly respected lawyer who

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led 23 of their colleagues in calling on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to provide an update on FDA’s efforts to change

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a classic example of Washington dysfunction. Negotiated by a ‘gang’ with no committee process and no ability to offer amendments, billions in spending with

MADISON – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would expand background checks, incentivize state red flag laws, fund mental health and school safety programs, and more. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski applauded this swift action but called on the Senate to pursue additional gun

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation that will enact the most significant new reforms to take on gun violence since the 1990s. The legislation passed the Senate by a 65-33 vote.   “For the past three decades, Congress has failed to take action

MADISON, Wis.—Tonight the U.S. Senate took a historic step to preventing future gun violence in America by passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act by a vote of 65-33. Senator Ron Johnson voted no on the measure, despite a new Marquette Law School poll showing an overwhelming majority of Wisconsin residents support taking

MADISON — Today, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan gun safety legislation. In response, U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement. “Today’s passage of the bipartisan gun safety bill was a monumental step towards keeping our communities safe – and it couldn’t come at a more critical time.

Madison – Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement today calling on Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul to take preventive action against possible violence in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s imminent ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Pro-abortion extremists have announced plans for

RIVER FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $5 million in grants through the second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents, for training

“School meal waivers gave schools the flexibility to feed kids during the pandemic, allowing them to adjust how food was distributed and keep our children fed. This quick action was vital as COVID-19 spread throughout communities, it ensured that children learning remotely could still access meals each day.  It helped

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs awarded State Representative Amy Loudenbeck the inaugural “State Champion for Children” award, the highest award given by state clubs to an elected official in Wisconsin. The vote was unanimous, with twenty-eight club CEO’s agreeing that Loudenbeck should be added

Town of Gordon, Douglas County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Antoine and Sarah Gordon House in the Town of Gordon, Douglas County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The Antoine and Sarah Gordon House began as a simple log house built in 1859

(Madison) – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is expressing gratitude toward Governor Tony Evers after the Governor awarded the City of Racine $800,000 in funding for public safety initiatives.  Additionally, Governor Evers has joined U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in requesting immediate assistance from the U.S. Department of Justice for the cities

MADISON, Wis. – The summer months bring more people outdoors and they can also bring the threat of dangerous thunderstorms.  June 21 is Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin and ReadyWisconsin wants you to know how to reduce your lightning risk while still enjoying activities outdoors. “If you hear thunder outside,