Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced another round of statewide Democracy Defenders, the second in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. The full list is available here.  The NDRC’s newly-expanded electoral program is shining a spotlight on races that are essential to safeguarding our democracy in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Archery and crossbow deer seasons will soon be underway. Elk sometimes venture outside of the elk management zones, especially during

Platteville City Manager Adam Ruechel was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience in local government to the statewide governing body. The League is comprised of more than 600 members, representing both small and large cities and villages in rural and urban Wisconsin.  “I can’t

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a

Message from Libby Sobic: “I am proud to co-chair this coalition and feel honored to work with so many organizations that are dedicated to improving Wisconsin education and advancing a reform agenda that will ensure every child has access to a high-quality education.” The News: The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition

A clinical trial evaluating alternative strategies for administering the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine to increase the number of available doses has begun enrolling adult volunteers. The trial, which will enroll more than 200 adults across eight U.S. research sites, is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),

Madison, WI– Amy Loudenbeck, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, has received the endorsement of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee. “As a legislator, I have had the privilege of representing a district with deep roots in agriculture and advocating for policies that

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a unified voice on educational reform. Coalition partners include: Americans

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, and as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, Senator Felzkowski serves in many important roles in the Capitol relating to the papermaking industry. Her extensive knowledge of our

MADISON – Employers are now able to apply for the latest round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Up to $5 million in funding is available to employers who demonstrate a critical need for skilled workers and are seeking training grants to develop and

Madison, Wisconsin (Sept. 7, 2022) – The American Judges Association presented Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Marshall B. Murray with the Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence Award during a ceremony at the group’s annual conference in Philadelphia on Aug. 30. Murray was honored for his decades-long commitment to educating judges, nationally and internationally,

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to the Chippewa Falls region to tour a local farm and discuss the challenges that Wisconsin farmers are facing. “In this district and across Wisconsin, farmers are facing high costs and little support from Washington. We don’t

Windsor, WI – Today, Judge Everett Mitchell announced he has hired Wisconsin politics veteran Sean Elliott to be his campaign manager. Elliott, a Kansas native, has worked on campaigns across the country for more than a decade. He served as Finance Director in 2018 for Governor Tony Evers’ successful election

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 7, 2022) – Hundreds of people ranging from social workers to first responders, lawyers, law enforcement officers and mental health therapists are expected to attend the ninth annual The Epidemic and The Game on Saturday, Sept. 17. “Many human trafficking survivors face difficulties that are seldom talked about, keeping them from

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges in the cold case homicide of Benny Scruggs which occurred in July of 1985. Donald Wayne Maier, age 60, has been charged with First Degree Murder. “Wisconsin DOJ is proud to work with law enforcement agencies across

MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels’ donations to anti-abortion groups go further than merely advocating for extreme restrictions on abortion. The Wisconsin Examiner reported that Michels’ foundation’s donations also went to a group that targets women who are seeking abortions using their cell phone location data.  The disturbing methods of groups backed by Michels attempt

MADISON, Wis. — Tim Michels has confirmed that his views on abortion are as extreme as they come — and he’s not backing down from his extremist stance, ever. Following reports that Michels has financially supported groups like Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Right to Life that are lobbying to keep the1849 abortion

MADISON, Wis. – In accordance with the recent U.S. District Court ruling in Carey v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, members of the WEC met on September 6, 2022 and approved guidance to county and municipal clerks regarding voters who require assistance with mailing or delivering their absentee ballot due to a disability.

MILWAUKEE (September 7, 2022) – The MCTS Transit Teen Advisory Board is a new community outreach program open to Milwaukee County residents ages 14 to 18. This exciting initiative empowers teenage residents to advocate for MCTS through fun and interactive sessions designed to develop their leadership skills. Teens will learn and share

[Appleton, WI] – An audit by the Legislative Audit Bureau shows that millions in funding given out for broadband expansion by the Public Service Commission was never accounted for. Governor Evers doled out nearly $100 million in ARPA grants and more than $5 million in CARES Act funding for projects