MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin delegates returned for the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Donning their famous Wisconsin cheeseheads, delegates shared what they are looking forward to as they continue to represent Wisconsin at the convention this week. Delegates are fired up for the Harris-Walz ticket, which was

MADISON, Wis. — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today highlighted the incredible momentum to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Wisconsin. Building on Democratic enthusiasm and coming on the heels of historic voter turnout to defeat the GOP-authored constitutional amendments on the August 13th primary ballot, last Friday WisDems launched the Democratic Starting

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Julie Su, and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul addressed the Wisconsin Delegation breakfast at the DNC. Across the board, Democratic leaders are working joyously to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. “Wisconsinites know that Vice President Harris and

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EVEN AS COVID RAGED, SPIKES IN HOMICIDE WERE A SIGNIFICANT DRAG ON LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR BLACK MEN MADISON — While the COVID-19 pandemic quickly reversed decades of progress in closing the gap between life expectancies for Black and white people in the United States, the disease’s toll may have obscured

Announces plan to recruit candidates in 2026 legislative and congressional elections The Wisconsin Green Party strongly objects to the Democratic Party’s repeated attempts to remove our candidates from the Wisconsin ballot, effectively denying Wisconsin voters a choice. The recent suit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court to remove Presidential Candidate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:  “EMILYs List is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in this election to replace anti-abortion extremist Rep. Derrick Van Orden. As

Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the CAP Services Family Crisis Center and Waupaca County District Attorney Kat Turner, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes at the Waupaca County Courthouse. The display is available to

The New York Post reports Tammy Baldwin is refusing to disclose potential financial conflicts of interest with her partner, a Wall Street wealth advisor who serves “ultra-high-net-worth” clients. “Tammy Baldwin does not disclose Maria Brisbane’s assets or Wall Street clients despite the fact that Brisbane and her clients could benefit from Baldwin’s

MADISON – Yesterday, the New York Post published an article drawing attention to a potential financial conflict of interest from Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Wisconsin voters deserve to know whether Sen. Baldwin is using inside information to help her partner, Maria Brisbane, and her ‘ultra rich’ clients cash in big. There are massive conflicts of interest

WASHINGTON – One Nation, a public policy organization dedicated to promoting commonsense legislative solutions, today released a new TV ad in Wisconsin discussing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s support for amnesty for illegal immigrants, including convicted criminals. The ad, entitled “Charges,” is part of a $7.5 advocacy ad effort running on broadcast and cable television,

MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz rallied with supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Democratic Delegates gathered in Chicago to hold a celebratory roll call of Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight is

MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks in Milwaukee this evening, A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding the Vice President for prioritizing the Badger State on the heels of unveiling her new economic policy agenda aimed at lowering costs and helping working families get ahead.  “Vice President Harris’

Milwaukee, WI- As Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Wisconsin for the sixth time this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out her failed efforts to secure the border. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Between the rallies and rhetoric, Vice President Kamala Harris is desperately attempting to

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, NPR’s All Things Considered highlighted the Wisconsin Delegation’s energetic journey from Milwaukee to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. The Wisconsinites traveling to Chicago represent a wide swath of the Badger State but are all united behind the Harris-Walz ticket and defending democracy. For some, the excitement for the Harris-W… Please

MADISON, Wis. — Today, at Trump Tower in Chicago, Ron Johnson joined Florida Senator Rick Scott for a press conference to cheer on Trump’s extreme economic agenda to enrich corporations and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Out of touch Ron Johnson even had the audacity to complain that it’s not “easy

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MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will be presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If

MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Evers’ Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its final report. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, and State Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement:

Stop trying to ban abortion.  Madison, Wis. – In a recent article in the Capital Times, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he would still like to advance a statewide referendum banning abortion in Wisconsin. Below is a statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Director of Communications Analiese Eicher.   “Republican