Wisconsin Public Education Network joins public school advocates and champions statewide in celebrating Public Schools Week, Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 1, 2024. This week serves as a celebratory reminder to appreciate the public schools that are the heart of our communities, to put that appreciation into action, and

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Tony Evers’ request of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider congressional maps, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “It comes as no surprise that Tony Evers would shamelessly pressure the Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out his own maps. The

Menomonie, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski completed a northwest Wisconsin tour last week that made stops in Rice Lake, Prescott, River Falls, and Menomonie. Secretary Godlewski met with municipal clerks, high school students, and faculty and students at UW-River Falls. Having deep roots in northwest Wisconsin, Secretary Godlewski

MADISON, Wis – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, requesting clarity that Wisconsin’s State Constitution does indeed protect the fundamental right of individuals to access abortion care and the right of health care professionals to provide abortion care. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)

Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they are filing a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking it to recognize a right to bodily autonomy, including a right to abortion. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “It was just a matter of time until Planned Parenthood brought

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2024) – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, this week introduced the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 7428).   Earned Wage Access (EWA) is a financial technology service that allows workers

Stevens Point, WI – Vinnie Miresse announced his candidacy today for Wisconsin State Assembly’s 71st District. With a track record of fighting to improve working people’s lives on the Portage County Board of Supervisors since 2017, Miresse is dedicated to seeking solutions and delivering results that cross the political divide.

MADISON – Today, Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman James Crawford delivered the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman James Crawford confirmed the importance of the shared relationship between the state and the 11 federally recognized tribal nations. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her

MADISON, Wis. — Following the conclusion of the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address, delivered by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “For the last 20 years, Wisconsin’s sovereign tribal nations and our state government have come together to

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for filing a petition today asking the state Supreme Court to protect the right to abortion care under the Wisconsin constitution. The following are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp: “Today’s announcement from our

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the cancellation of more than $1 billion in student loan debt for over 150,000 additional borrowers across the country. This move brings the Biden-Harris debt relief total to $138 billion for nearly 4 million people. After Donald Trump failed to take action to address the

Madison, WI: Earlier this month, Representative Angie Sapik, along with other area legislators, had requested Governor Tony Evers to make an emergency declaration to help the numerous snow-related businesses significantly impacted by the dry winter in Wisconsin’s “snow belt” region. As a result of these efforts, the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) approved several bills today to address critical issues impacting Wisconsin’s youth. The Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of bills targeting childhood obesity and truancy. These bills – originating from the Speaker’s Task Forces – prioritize our children’s well-being and academic success.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to engage in meaningful debate and reform of the current practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bipartisan letter pushes Congress to take decisive action

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 7000, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. This bill would make it explicitly clear that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shall not violate the intent of Congress by extending its jurisdiction to cover insurance companies. “I

MADISON, Wis. — Today, on National California Day, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin released a new video from the Real Housewives of Orange County telling their California friend and neighbor Eric Hovde how much they’ll miss him as he makes his journey to Wisconsin to run for Senate. California bank owner Eric Hovde owns a $7 million

Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to interpret Wisconsin’s constitution as it relates to making decisions about whether and when to have a child, including the right to choose to have an abortion. “We are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to answer the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, Feb. 26, at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the fifth meeting of a six-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. As part of a Spotlight

Kimberly, WI – Yesterday, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 736, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council. The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and utilization of palliative care throughout the state. The Assembly Committee

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the 2024 State of the Tribes address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin is honored today to hear from James Crawford, the Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi, for the 20th State of the Tribes address. Chairman Crawford continues the tradition of invaluable