Rep. Andraca: Named Conservation Champion

MADISON, Wis. — For the second consecutive session, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) has earned recognition as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Rep. Andraca also earned a spot on the Conservation Honor Roll, which recognizes legislators for “the

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WisGOP: Trump campaigns in Racine

RACINE, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Trump was joined by former Governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, Representatives Steve Scalise, Bryan Steil, Glenn Grothman, and Derrick Van Orden, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for a campaign rally on Tuesday

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WisDems: Donald Trump tries to break another promise

MADISON, Wis. — Today, reporting from the New York Times revealed Donald Trump made preliminary plans to stay in Chicago at his failing Trump Hotel and Tower during the Republican National Convention, rather than in Milwaukee. These plans flew in the face of commitments from Republicans to stay

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Sen. Carpenter: Named Conservation Champion

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Calls on federal agencies to ensure U.S.-nonprofits are not supporting terrorist activity 

WASHINGTON (June 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led letters to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner (IRS) Danny Werfel and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki today requesting information regarding U.S.-registered nonprofits’ potential involvement in terrorist activity.   On June 8, 2024, an Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) rescue mission br…

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Rep. Andraca: Named Conservation Champion

MADISON, Wis. — For the second consecutive session, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) has earned recognition as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Rep. Andraca also earned a spot on the Conservation Honor Roll, which recognizes legislators for “the extra effort they put forth to protect our air, water,

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Marquette Law School: Poll to release new Wisconsin survey, June 26

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:15

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Examines how technological advancements and social media undermine interpersonal relationships 

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report assessing the profound impact of technological advancements and social media on human interaction, social dynamics, and relationships during the 20th and 21st centuries. Digital Disruption: Exploring the Link between Technology, Social Media, and Political Polarization is the second

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WisGOP: Trump campaigns in Racine

RACINE, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Trump was joined by former Governors Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker, Representatives Steve Scalise, Bryan Steil, Glenn Grothman, and Derrick Van Orden, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for a campaign rally on Tuesday in Racine, Wisconsin. An excited crowd attended the rally at

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WisDems: Donald Trump tries to break another promise

MADISON, Wis. — Today, reporting from the New York Times revealed Donald Trump made preliminary plans to stay in Chicago at his failing Trump Hotel and Tower during the Republican National Convention, rather than in Milwaukee. These plans flew in the face of commitments from Republicans to stay in Wisconsin. “Nothing is more on-brand for Donald Trump than

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Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump planning to ditch Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention

Statement from Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager and longtime Milwaukeean Garren Randolph in response to new reporting that Donald Trump was planning to stay in Chicago at the Trump Tower during the Republican National Convention, even after the RNC promised to keep the convention “local to Wisconsin”: “Of course Donald Trump doesn’t want to

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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement from Chamber President on President Biden’s executive actions impacting Dreamers

MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden announced executive actions that will impact beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and certain other immigrants to the U.S. Specifically, the orders will ease the work visa process for DACA recipients and provide them a path to citizenship. The Greater Madison

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Forward Latino: Applauds President Joe Biden’s executive action that will reunite families and provide DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy  organization with members and affiliates in 29 states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, was present at the White House today during the historic announcement on immigration by  President Joe Biden.   National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: 

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Sen. Carpenter: Named Conservation Champion

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard. I prioritize clean air, clean water, and a healthy democracy.

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and Coalition reach $700 million agreement against Johnson and Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. “Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people’s safety

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WisDems: Brad Schimel wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act

MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel wants to take away access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have been able to access affordable coverage for themselves and their families through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last year alone, the ACA health care plans reached record enrollment highs in Wisconsin. Now,

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