MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions for those recreating in the area…. Please log in to

Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus.  “Our state’s economy is on sound financial footing.  We’ve got a $3.2 billion budget surplus, in addition

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MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement by Rep. Mike Gallagher that he would not seek reelection this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson and the House GOP are mired in chaos and dysfunction, and Mike Gallagher calling it quits is about as stark

The Friends (Quakers) testimony of peace is based on the belief that there is that of God in everyone. Every life is of value, and every human deserves the right to live in peace and in dignity.  We mourn the continuing loss of life and relentless destruction that has taken

MADISON – Today it was announced that the Republican legislators from the Chippewa Valley have introduced legislation that will re-allocate $15 million of unused funds from the 2021-2022 budget to support emergency departments in the region. This proposed legislation follows Hospital Sisters Health System’s announcement in late January that by

MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump heads to another National Rifle Association convention to pander to the gun lobby, Wisconsin Democrats and gun violence prevention advocates were out in full force across the state to call out how Trump has put the NRA over the safety of our communities. While Donald Trump

Madison— State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Wisconsin  Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on allowing incomplete witness addresses on  absentee ballot certificates.  “I am deeply concerned about the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance  on incomplete witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates,” said State …

Madison— Earlier this week, State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) introduced  legislation to freeze the pay of individuals who remain in office past their term.  “During my first session I noticed a discrepancy between the standards for appointed officials in  government and the private sector: when a contracted employee starts

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement welcoming Wisconsin’s newest union members as workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin win union election to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT. “Congratulations to the frontline healthcare workers and staff at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Planning on hunting for the first time this coming fall? Awesome! The first thing you’ll want to do is enroll in a hunter education course, and now is the perfect time confirm your spot, as courses tend to fill up in the spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on a new Biden Administration memorandum that closely mirrors an amendment she supported to ensure weapons received by any country through U.S. security assistance are used in accordance with international humanitarian law. “As we work to support our allies, I remain

Surrounded by cheering supporters, Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald announced today she is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am running for State Assembly to bring responsive, collaborative, and common sense representation to Madison,” Fitzgerald said. “ We can make positive change happen if we elect representatives

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray to repair the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process so millions of students and their families can plan how to fund their education.   For

MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced that the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program, which awards up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:15 pm on Friday, February 16th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee City Hall at 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss the Reproductive Freedom Act and call upon Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State

MADISON, Wis. — After telling victims of gun violence to “get over it” in the wake of a tragic shooting and repeatedly refusing to take action on common sense solutions that would make our communities safer, Donald Trump is set to pander to the gun lobby once again today and speak to

Yesterday, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed the Petitioners’ response to the independent, nonpartisan consultant’s report in the fair maps litigation Clarke v. WEC. This is the next step forward toward achieving fair maps and representative democracy

MILWAUKEE – A polling memo released today by the Vote Yes for MPS Committee shows voters overwhelmingly support the MPS operating referendum that will be on the April 2 ballot. The poll was conducted by Impact Research.  Highlights from the memo: 86% of voters say improving public education is at