MADISON – Saturday, June 24th, 2023 will mark one year since the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that guaranteed the right to legal abortion nationwide. In Wisconsin, where a 174-year old criminal abortion ban remains in statute, abortion

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the one year anniversary of the disastrous Dobbs decision striking down reproductive rights and reviving an archaic 1849 criminal abortion ban in Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Biden-Harris National Advisory Board Member Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway gathered in Madison to highlight the impact of the

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Monday, June 26th from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at the Steaming Cup at 340 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Florence County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.  The application

Madison, Wisconsin, June 9 – 350 Wisconsin and over 50 climate activists rallied in Madison, WI to call for an immediate shut down to Line 5 and action from Governor Evers’ and President Biden’ administrations to stop approving new fossil fuel projects. The “Protect the Waters” event brought together music, art,

Former Sheriff Returns to Dane County to Help Launch New County Department Former long-time Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney is returning to county employment to serve as director of Dane County’s new Department of Justice Reform, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The appointment will be for a limited term

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, news broke that former-president and MAGA extremist Donald Trump has been federally indicted on seven new criminal charges. A grand jury of everyday Americans reviewed mountains of evidence and witness testimony to determine Trump should be charged with violating the Espionage Act and committing both obstruction of justice

Lawmakers urge tribal leaders to end brinksmanship, seek resolution WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response to the Lac du Flambeau tribe’s reported refusal to participate in mediation efforts to bring an end to a months-long dispute over local

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on April 18, 2023, that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s resignation following her election to the Court of Appeals – District IV. The new judge will complete

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 27 Senate colleagues, expressed their concerns to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power about Uganda’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act,” which was recently signed into law. In addition to expressing concern

Contact: Arik Wolk (arik.wolk@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Mitch McConnell’s top recruit, Mike Gallagher, passing on running for Senate has put Republicans’ recruitment woes and impending messy primary on full display.  Check out the latest:  Former Milwaukee County Sheriff and leading prospective GOP Senate candidate David Clarke was thrilled about the news. The Messenger: Wisconsin Republicans Lose

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday re-elected Regent Karen Walsh to a one-year term as president. Walsh, a graduate of UW-Madison, has served as Regent President since June 2022. Regents also re-elected Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost as vice president; she has also served

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) named Andrew Whitley its new Executive Director. “My colleagues and I are truly excited to welcome Andrew to the SSDC,” said Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard. “He’s managed and won tough races, flipped legislative chambers, and brings the experience

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard blasted Senate Republicans calling their decision to gut the Office of School Safety a dangerous move that prioritizes politics over the safety of our children. “Yesterday’s actions by JFC Republicans to block critical funding for the Office of School Safety is

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Pride Month, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Raúl M. Grijalva reintroduced the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act in both the U.S. House and Senate. The bill would require federal surveys to include data collection on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics on a voluntary basis and

Audio File of Radio Address.  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating June as Pride Month in Wisconsin. Last week, the governor was proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag at the State Capitol, which will fly over the East Wing throughout the month of June. Gov.

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement on the recent floor session in the State Senate: “I am excited to see that legislation I’ve authored, Senate Bill 35 establishing an Emergency Contact system in the Department of Transportation, was voted out of the State Senate,” stated Rep. Oldenburg. “This proposal will go a

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that Congressman Mike Gallagher will not run for U.S. Senate: “Mike Gallagher, Mitch McConnell’s handpicked Senate recruit, passed on running because he knew he couldn’t beat Tammy Baldwin. The Wisconsin GOP is staring