Madison, WI – Did you know? Sunday, February 25th is the 42nd anniversary of Wisconsin becoming the first Gay Rights State in the nation.  On February 25, 1982, Governor Lee Dreyfus passed Assembly Bill 70 into law, banning discrimination against gays and lesbians in housing, employment, credit, or public accommodation. This groundbreaking bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 – Starting next Wednesday, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup begins Feb.

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly adjourned for the calendar period after a day of voting on over 90 bills on the final scheduled floor session. Over the course of the last 14 months, Representative Snodgrass has joined her Democratic colleagues in working tirelessly to make Wisconsin a place where

Today, Governor Evers signed a new map into law, which restores balance to Wisconsin’s legislative districts.   “Today is a day for celebration. It’s also a day that shows working hard with integrity in organizing, political campaigns, and public service pays off.  Two years ago, I ran for the State Assembly and

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement on the legislative maps signed by Governor Evers. “Today, Governor Evers enacted Act 94, which officially changes every Assembly and Senate district throughout the state. If the Democrats cannot be happy with Governor Evers’ maps, then they will never

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, Governor Evers signed into law his version of fair maps for Wisconsin. As a caucus, we have stood and continued to fight for fair maps in Wisconsin for the past decade. Though this

Dear Governor Evers, As members of the Legislature who represent portions of Northern Wisconsin, we’re respectfully asking you to work with the United States Small Business Administration to properly declare an economic injury disaster area for our areas of that state that are experiencing substantial economic injuries due to the

Madison, WI – On Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed into law the legislative district maps that had been passed by the Legislature the week prior. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), who upheld her constitutional duty by voting on these maps, had this to say: “Governor Evers made the right choice by signing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages conservation groups, government organizations and private landowners to apply for a share of the $460,000 available through a federal Natural Resources Conservation Service grant. The DNR will use these dollars to fund two agricultural wetland mitigation projects, selected from the

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After being the most Gerrymandered State for 14 years, the will of the people has prevailed. The Wisconsin Legislature has now approved the maps proposed by Governor Evers, which were presented to the State Supreme Court last month. Today, Governor Evers officially signed these maps into law.  Louis Davis, Executive

Today, Governor Evers signed into law new legislative maps for Wisconsin. Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly in the new District 46, released the following statement: “I am excited about running for Assembly in the new District 46, which Governor Evers signed into law

Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bipartisan bill that would create a producer-led paint recycling program. Representative Considine released the following statement on the introduction of this legislation: “Producer-led recycling programs are a great way to ensure more products are recycled and that the responsibility is placed on the producer….

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Feb. 21-22, via written releases. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court. This survey measures public

MILWAUKEE WI – Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, All Voting Is Local Action Wisconsin, Black Leaders Organizing Communities (BLOC),  Souls to the Polls – WI, Power to the Polls – WI, the Wisconsin Working Families Party, Voces De La Frontera, Voces de la Frontera Action,  the African American Roundtable – MKE, and

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response Governor Evers signing his proposed legislative maps into law. “After spending $10 million to purchase justice on the Supreme Court, the new liberal activist majority delivered on a campaign promise to re-litigate the previously upheld

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  regarding the Governor signing legislative maps into law. The Governor’s signature is expected  to end the pending litigation regarding legislative redistricting.  “The liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s primary objective has been to benefit  legislative Democrats to the

MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ signing of legislative maps: “While many will count the governor’s signing today as a victory for fair maps, I am disappointed at the lack of agency on the part of the Wisconsin legislature.  The lack of willingness by legislative

MADISON, Wis. — After a decade of living under one of the country’s most notorious Republican gerrymanders, Wisconsin will finally hold elections with new voting maps. Today Governor Evers signed Act 94, which will create new legislative districts for the 2024 State Assembly and Senate elections. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed legislative maps into law. “Today, Governor Evers signed the most Republican-leaning maps out of all the Democrat-gerrymandered maps being considered by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We sent him those maps, not because they are fair, but because the