MADISON — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the Pride Business Showcase on June 18 at Monona Terrace from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., an event where attendees can explore and connect with LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses. “We are thrilled to host the Pride Business Showcase

On Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted roundtable discussions with voters, elected officials, and activists in Wisconsin to hold Donald Trump accountable for raising costs and attacking reproductive freedom.  In Madison, Governor Whitmer was joined by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers at a roundtable highlighting the stakes of the November election

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) made public former Secretary of State John Kerry’s pseudonym email and called on the State Department to review Kerry’s compliance with federal records laws while at the agency’s helm. “Based on legally protected whistleblower disclosures to

In Racine, Wisconsin, in 2018, with a golden shovel in hand, Donald Trump promised the “eighth wonder of the world,” with thousands of jobs and billions in investments for the community. He failed. The jobs never came.  The failed Foxconn project created little more than ten percent of jobs promised and less than seven percent

Tonight, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors took action during a Special Board Meeting to formalize the authority of Eduardo Galvan, Regional Superintendent of the Southwest Region. Named Acting Superintendent, Mr. Galvan will have more  direct responsibility in overseeing day-to-day duties of the district.  Mr. Galvan will stay in this

MADISON, Wis. — In a recent appearance on right-wing radio, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel attempted to paper over his extreme, anti-abortion record—even insisting he “never made any statement regarding the 1849 abortion ban.” In fact, Schimel reportedly identified himself as “firmly pro-life” as recently as last month, telling an audience

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and all their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern

MADISON – Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO, Bank of Sun Prairie, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Jimmy join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His expertise and commitment will have a

Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw another record-breaking year in 2023. According to 2023 economic

If it wasn’t already clear, last weekend’s Wisconsin Democratic Party convention underscored that the Democrats’ investments on the ground in Wisconsin are crushing Trump’s meager presence in the crucial battleground.  In the past few months, Team Biden-Harris and the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign have: Opened 47 offices across the state,

David Maas announced today his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 4, currently held by the Honorable Lloyd Carter who will be retiring at the end of June 2024. “After faithfully and diligently serving the people of Wisconsin for 25 years as a prosecutor, I am excited to embark

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Yesterday, delegates to the Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention overwhelmingly voted in support of a ceasefire resolution condemning the collective punishment and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as part of the official policy platform of Wisconsin Democrats.  The resolution passed with

Madison—Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Legislative FiscalBureau’s memo on the impact of the MPS referendum. “The school aid distribution formula is completely broken. It continues to reward MPS for livingbeyond its means and taking from districts that maintain fiscal responsibility, like the SchoolDistrict of New Berlin,” said

Baldwin brings home $10 million for new Dairy Research Center; secures $122 million investment in child care WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Prairie du Sac to highlight investments she secured for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and Milwaukee to highlight her work to lower childcare costs. In Prairie du

MADISON, Wis – Yesterday, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell passed away after a three-year battle with a rare cancer. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The passing of President Lovell is a deep loss to our community. President Lovell was a great leader of a thriving

WISCONSIN—For the first time in more than two decades, Wisconsin Senate Democrats, led by Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), recruited a candidate in every senate race. The deadline to submit nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) was yesterday, June 3. WEC approved each of the Senate Democratic candidates’ signatures, successfully

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, who has repeatedly called for every individual involved in Wisconsin’s 2020 fake elector scheme to be held accountable, including here, here, here, and here, today released the following statement in response to media reports indicating charges are being filed against individuals involved in the Wisconsin 2020 fake elector scheme.  “Goo… Please

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) bolstered the American dairy industry in the House Committee on Agriculture’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonly known as the ‘Farm Bill’. Representing one of the largest dairy states in the nation, providing for Wisconsin’s dairy farmers was Congressman Van Orden’s number

Chicago, IL – May 28, 2024 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is proud to announce thatRyan Sorenson, Mayor of Sheboygan, WI, was elected as Co-Chair of the organization at last week’s AnnualGeneral Meeting (AGM) in Montreal. The vote was unanimous by fellow mayors across Canada and