MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted to table an amendment offered by Democrats that would have repealed an 1849 ban on abortion in Wisconsin. Abortion services in Wisconsin ceased last year when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade through its Dobbs v.
“If Congressman Tiffany had his way and the ‘Default on America Act’ was signed into law, 24,000 women, infants, and children in our state would have lost access to the food assistance programs they depend on.” BLOOMER, Wis. – In
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted against a budget amendment that would have continued funding for Child Care Counts. The Child Care Counts program was created during the pandemic to help child care providers struggling to keep their doors open
In response to the Human Rights Campaign’s recent ‘State of Emergency’ declaration for LGBTQ+ people in the United States, we write as clergy and people of faith to urge an end to political, civic, and religious hate speech against the LGBTQ+
Democrats Fight for Working Families MADISON – Ahead of today’s State Assembly vote on Wisconsin’s biennial budget, Representative Lisa Subeck criticized the proposed Republican plan advanced to the Assembly by the Republican dominated Joint Finance Committee and State Senate for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski, who
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate took procedural steps to ensure Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) Administrator Meagan Wolfe is subject to the normal confirmation process. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response: “The confirmation
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Tuesday, July 4th, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting the second annual People’s Independence Day. The event will begin at 12:00PM
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a $1.1 billion federal investment from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program created by the Infrastructure Law. “High-speed internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s
Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings Madison, Wis. – Representative Deb Andraca, a former elementary school teacher, today joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and national school safety experts in urging Republican leaders to continue funding the Office
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we’ll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by
Investment from the Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help accommodate growth and demand in Madison WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Madison will receive nearly $38 million to improve public transportation, accommodate growth, and
Tomorrow, June 24, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs V. Jackson Supreme Court decision, which historically overturned Roe v. Wade. In the 12 months since, it is estimated that 60,000 fewer abortions took place in the United States. In celebration of
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted to table an amendment offered by Democrats that would have repealed an 1849 ban on abortion in Wisconsin. Abortion services in Wisconsin ceased last year when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade through its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision and have remained unavailable while a challenge
“If Congressman Tiffany had his way and the ‘Default on America Act’ was signed into law, 24,000 women, infants, and children in our state would have lost access to the food assistance programs they depend on.” BLOOMER, Wis. – In case you missed it, a local child care provider recently
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted against a budget amendment that would have continued funding for Child Care Counts. The Child Care Counts program was created during the pandemic to help child care providers struggling to keep their doors open and allow parents to continue working. With funding for this
In response to the Human Rights Campaign’s recent ‘State of Emergency’ declaration for LGBTQ+ people in the United States, we write as clergy and people of faith to urge an end to political, civic, and religious hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community. And we unequivocally and unconditionally affirm and celebrate lesbian,
Democrats Fight for Working Families MADISON – Ahead of today’s State Assembly vote on Wisconsin’s biennial budget, Representative Lisa Subeck criticized the proposed Republican plan advanced to the Assembly by the Republican dominated Joint Finance Committee and State Senate for its failure to make key investments vital to hardworking Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski, who lost his life conducting combat patrol near Obermuhlthal, France, during World War II and whose remains
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate took procedural steps to ensure Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) Administrator Meagan Wolfe is subject to the normal confirmation process. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response: “The confirmation process for appointments to public office is a critical constitutional
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Tuesday, July 4th, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting the second annual People’s Independence Day. The event will begin at 12:00PM at Red Arrow Park with a rally that will be
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a $1.1 billion federal investment from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program created by the Infrastructure Law. “High-speed internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s a requirement. Nearly everything we do requires access to the
Office Established With Bipartisan Support In Response to School Shootings Madison, Wis. – Representative Deb Andraca, a former elementary school teacher, today joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and national school safety experts in urging Republican leaders to continue funding the Office of School Safety in the Wisconsin state budget. Established with
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. “President Biden’s Inflation Reduction
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary Barca, who previously served as the FTA Board’s First Vice
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Democrats called out Republicans for their radical, anti-freedom agenda, and emphasized that the way we’ll be able to prevent Republicans from passing a national abortion ban is by re-electing Senator Tammy Baldwin. Senator Baldwin is leading the fight
Investment from the Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help accommodate growth and demand in Madison WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Madison will receive nearly $38 million to improve public transportation, accommodate growth, and further the City’s commitment to clean energy. The City will
Tomorrow, June 24, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs V. Jackson Supreme Court decision, which historically overturned Roe v. Wade. In the 12 months since, it is estimated that 60,000 fewer abortions took place in the United States. In celebration of the anniversary, Gracie Skogman, Wisconsin Right to Life’s legislative/PAC director,