MADISON– Today the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) ruled 4-3 the current legislative maps as unconstitutional and set out a timeline for a remedy for new maps heading into 2024. Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin has long been considered one of the most gerrymandered states in

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the district lines that the Wisconsin State Legislature is currently governing under are unconstitutional. Senator Hesselbein released the following statement: “Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed what the majority of Wisconsinites already know: the state’s gerrymandered, highly-partisan legislative maps are

Milwaukee, WI – “Christmas came early for our Wisconsin Democracy. Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a win for every disenfranchised voter who for too long has had to suffer the policies of an illegitimate far-right majority in our legislature. “After years of craven partisanship in our state’s highest court,

Washington, D.C. – Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision striking down the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps: “It is way past time to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement condemning a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in favor of a lawsuit seeking to change Wisconsin’s Legislative Districts. WILL sees this lawsuit as an attempt to relitigate issues resolved just a year and a

Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds the Wisconsin Supreme Court in ruling in favor of fair maps and a representative democracy for all Wisconsinites.   Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about the ruling: “We are excited about the opportunity this ruling presents to establish legislative districts that are fair and

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies, and Brian Schauf, director of engine… Please log

After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air National Guard fighter wing with the F-35,” said Col. Bart

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion of a $2 million grant to the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and MPS Board Director Missy Zombor, directs MPS administration to gather

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Jesse James, released a bill that would create a one-time school safety grant program of $30 million. “Student safety is an important priority,” said Rep. Allen. “Our schools should be safe.” The bill mirrors a successful school safety grant program from

Today Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated that it was “super unlikely” that the Assembly would pursue impeachment of Justice Jane Protasiewicz over her participation in the Courts ruling on the need to redraw state election maps.  Below is a statement by Daniel G. Gurerra Jr., CEO of Altus and

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The appointment will begin on January 3rd, 2024.  Representative Neubauer released the following statement:  “I am thrilled to appoint Representative Samba Baldeh to

MADISON – Earlier today, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine). In response, Representative Baldeh released the following statement: “It is truly an honor to be appointed to the WEDC Board of

WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war: “Hamas’s October 7th terrorist massacre has led to unbearable suffering in Israel, Gaza, and around the world. As I have said before, I support Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, bring hostages back home, and end the