MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 31, 2023, that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2 and subsequently extended the application deadline. The governor announced today he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will fill the

MADISON – Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President Ronald S. Flagg will join the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF) for their annual Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, November 4 at The Madison Club. LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition today formally launched its Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign alongside a five-figure ad campaign encouraging Wisconsinites to contact their legislators and demand paid leave. The Paid Leave for Wisconsin campaign, powered by the Wisconsin Care Coalition, is fighting to ensure all workers across

Madison – Today, legislative leaders took no action on Governor Evers’ Special Session to Address the State’s Workforce Challenges. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on this inaction: “We had an opportunity today to take action on important issues that would improve the lives of workers across Wisconsin. Governor Evers brought

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, led the subcommittee in a hearing entitled “Industry Perspectives on Defense Innovation and Deterrence.” Witnesses included Jim Taiclet, Chairman, President and CEO of Lockheed Martin, Brian Schimpf Co-founder and

De Pere, Wis.: The annual Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) will be held at St. Norbert College at the Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27.    More than 100 colleges, universities, technical schools and

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: The data included in

WATCH HERE “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I rise to appeal to the majority here to not make draconian cuts to the Women, Infant, and Children Program. What is before us is a proposal to cut $800 million dollars out of the fruit and vegetables portion of the WIC program. Study

A new report from Public Citizen’s Health Research Group shows Wisconsin is a leader in protecting its citizens from the extremely small percentage of physicians who injure or endanger patients through their actions. The study ranked state medical boards by the average number of serious disciplinary actions per 1,000 physicians each

Madison, WI – On September 28, Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. The annual Community Change-Maker Awards event will take place at Union South and online. The public is invited to attend the event. Tickets purchased

PEWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, labor leaders, business leaders, and tribal members gathered at the Operating Engineers Local 139 on Wednesday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Participants in the event organized by the Wisconsin

MADISON – Today, on a party line vote, Wisconsin Republicans are attempting to remove from office one of the country’s most respected election officials, Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about it: “Time and again, the Wisconsin Republicans in the State Legislature

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed several bills aimed at deregulating the child care industry that do nothing to address the child care crisis in the state. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement. “Republicans are once again pretending that they care about working families in this state. If they

Johnson: “Republicans in Madison and Washington, especially Rep. Derrick Van Orden, continue to make dangerous attacks on access to abortion care and pushing for even more restrictions on our reproductive freedom.” “For over a year, women across Wisconsin have been hurt by a draconian law that criminalized abortion, putting far

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) bill to extend access to postpartum healthcare coverage passed the Wisconsin State Senate today. 2023 Senate Bill 110 extends access to Medicaid coverage for eligible women who are in the first year postpartum. This bill is widely supported as 45 groups across Wisconsin have registered in support

Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) voted to override three gubernatorial vetoes: a middle-class income tax cut on income between $25,520-$280,950 (individual) and $34,040-$374,600 (married filing jointly), a veto triggering a 400-year annual property tax increase, and a consumer protection bill he introduced prohibiting local governments from infringing

MADISON – Today, the Assembly voted on a variety of child care related bills. Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) voted against these pieces of legislation. He released the following statement: “I cannot begin to express my disappointment with how this fall session is beginning. After more than half a year of advocacy

Today the Wisconsin State Senate overwhelmingly approved 12-Month postpartum coverage for new mothers with pregnancy-related Medicaid coverage. Currently in Wisconsin new mothers with pregnancy-related Medicaid coverage can lose their benefits 60 days after giving birth. Wisconsin is only one of five states that has not approved 12-month postpartum coverage. “Our