Governor’s Illegal Veto Tied Up Funding in Court for More Than a Year MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted late Friday evening to release funding
Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639 A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on Friday’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Justice budget: “The Joint Committee on Finance’s decision to include only
From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is deeply disappointed following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) late night decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program from consideration in the 2025-2027 biennial Wisconsin state budget. “The removal
The polls are open in the race for America’s best-looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. Wisconsin’s photo this year features a State Patrol cruiser parked in front of
New “Organizing Summer” program will launch in key gubernatorial, House, and Senate battlegrounds and other localities across the country with organizing efforts, voter registration, and voter engagement in non-traditional spaces Today, on the heels of town hall spring, the DNC,
The GOP congressman pushed the lie that Medicaid will be unaffected by the bill. MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced that he would not be supporting Trump’s Big Ugly Bill due to federal medicaid cuts that would affect
Demand for Programs in Wisconsin Is at an All-Time High PITTSVILLE, WISCONSIN — (June 25, 2025) — At a time when demand for afterschool programs is higher than ever in Wisconsin, state leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered on Tuesday for
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately
MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched its dual language poll worker initiative last night at Milwaukee GOP Headquarters. This initiative was created due to a continued need for more bilingual poll workers in
CNBC: “Of the total estimated 16 million who could lose health coverage, that includes 7.8 million individuals on Medicaid and 8.2 million covered through the Affordable Care Act” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, CNBC highlights a new
Community, business and education leaders from across the region will gather to honor Mark Mone, the ninth chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, for his 11 years of visionary leadership and service. The event will recognize his profound impact on UWM’s students, research
MADISON, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – In recognition of exceptional achievement, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards for their
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which currently enforces spending caps only through FY 2025. “Americans are
Governor’s Illegal Veto Tied Up Funding in Court for More Than a Year MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance, the state’s budget-writing committee, voted late Friday evening to release funding for sweeping literacy reforms. This vote came after the Wisconsin
Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639 A statement from Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin, on Friday’s Joint Committee on Finance vote on the Department of Justice budget: “The Joint Committee on Finance’s decision to include only a fraction of the funding needed to maintain critical services
From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is deeply disappointed following the Joint Finance Committee’s (JFC) late night decision on Friday to exclude the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) program from consideration in the 2025-2027 biennial Wisconsin state budget. “The removal of WI LFPA from the final motion in review of
The polls are open in the race for America’s best-looking cruiser! Show your support for Wisconsin State Patrol in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual nationwide contest. Wisconsin’s photo this year features a State Patrol cruiser parked in front of the SS Badger, the last coal-fired steamship in the United
New “Organizing Summer” program will launch in key gubernatorial, House, and Senate battlegrounds and other localities across the country with organizing efforts, voter registration, and voter engagement in non-traditional spaces Today, on the heels of town hall spring, the DNC, DCCC, DSCC, DGA, and ASDC announced a new “Organizing Summer”
The GOP congressman pushed the lie that Medicaid will be unaffected by the bill. MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced that he would not be supporting Trump’s Big Ugly Bill due to federal medicaid cuts that would affect his constituents — and as a result he is retiring.
Demand for Programs in Wisconsin Is at an All-Time High PITTSVILLE, WISCONSIN — (June 25, 2025) — At a time when demand for afterschool programs is higher than ever in Wisconsin, state leaders, educators, and community advocates gathered on Tuesday for a “State of Afterschool” roundtable. The event aimed to raise
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining rights and the freedom to have a say in their
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately owned senior housing, a wellness/tech hub, full-service café, and community
MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their jobs. When firearms are widespread, every call becomes more dangerous,
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child Care Counts program is set to expire at the end
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History Center is now complete following a $12 million gift from
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that have prioritized corporations and billionaires over working people for decades,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty without the advice and consent of
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched its dual language poll worker initiative last night at Milwaukee GOP Headquarters. This initiative was created due to a continued need for more bilingual poll workers in Milwaukee County and across the state. To kick off the
CNBC: “Of the total estimated 16 million who could lose health coverage, that includes 7.8 million individuals on Medicaid and 8.2 million covered through the Affordable Care Act” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, CNBC highlights a new report that reveals how the Republican Tax Scam could force
Community, business and education leaders from across the region will gather to honor Mark Mone, the ninth chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, for his 11 years of visionary leadership and service. The event will recognize his profound impact on UWM’s students, research enterprise and community partnerships, which have solidified the university’s role
MADISON, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – In recognition of exceptional achievement, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards for their outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry. “I was glad
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which currently enforces spending caps only through FY 2025. “Americans are fed up with the reckless spending in Washington that continues