Law Forward Staff Counsel Scott Thompson represented Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) before the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Brown v. WEC, a case that could significantly impact access to absentee voting in the state. Thompson urged the court to protect the right to vote, emphasizing that voting in Wisconsin is

Madison, Wis. – An upcoming free webinar for members of the public will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Clean Energy Plan Progress Report and the state’s accomplishments since the release of Wisconsin’s first Clean Energy Plan in 2022. Maria Redmond, director for the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, will lead the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and one fish hatchery. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Each of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, are raising awareness and highlighting efforts by the Evers Administration to expand mental health services and save lives. Gov. Evers proclaimed September 8 through September 14, 2024, Suicide Prevention Week, as w… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman and Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Navy veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “As a former Navy SEAL and member of VFW Post

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final endorsements for the Fall 2024 election, including in the race for Dane County Executive.   Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive.    “From supporting the repeal of the 1849 law

When Donald Trump was president, he showed us who he is. His record is defined by one act of sabotage after another that ended in high drug costs, tax breaks for billionaires, and millions of Americans losing their health care coverage. Now, Trump is lying about his record as he

Today in Madison, ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ debate against Donald Trump, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined a Wisconsin farmer and a small business owner to highlight the threat that Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda poses to our economy, our fundamental freedoms and our democracy. At

WASHINGTON (September 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations (SHIELD) Act. The SHIELD Act would prohibit political committees from accepting contributions from debit or credit cards without the disclosure of the card verification value (CVV) and billing address associated with the card.    The