To: Wisconsin State Representatives From: Scott Bush, PreserveMKE (A Preservation Group dedicated to preserving the Milwaukee Public Museum) Website: preservemke.org Phone:414/870-1874 Subject: Request for Public Oversight and Preservation of the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) Copied to: Milwaukee County Supervisors/Media   PreserveMKE respectfully requests that the Wisconsin State Legislature re-examination the state’s funding

Disability advocates are warning that sweeping staff reductions inside the U.S. Department of Education have effectively dismantled the federal offices responsible for protecting the rights of students with disabilities. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has lost most of its personnel, leaving only a small team to

Washington, DC — Guns claimed the lives of 762 Wisconsin residents in 2023 according to Gun Death in Wisconsin, a new joint report by the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund, the state’s leading gun violence prevention organization, and the Violence Policy Center (VPC), a national research and advocacy organization working to stop gun

MADISON, Wis. – As the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) celebrates its centennial, a new essay co-authored by WARF CEO Erik Iverson and GE HealthCare’s Jason Polzin, General Manager of Global MR Applications Platform and Research Technologies, highlights a powerful legacy of innovation and collaboration in health care. The piece, “From

CONTACT: media@lawforward.org As the state Supreme Court considers disciplinary action against Gableman, Law Forward continues pushing for additional accountability MADISON, Wis.– Law Forward has filed a motion urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to accept a brief arguing that a three-year suspension of Michael Gableman’s law license is inadequate and fails to

ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of all 12 District II county sheriffs in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, cementing his position as law enforcement’s choice in the election. The endorsements include Brett Bowe (Calumet), Dave Gerber (Walworth), Daniel Hartwig (Manitowoc), Christy Knowles (Ozaukee), John

Madison, WI — Rights of Nature is a fast growing legal movement recognizing that in order to best protect the natural world, we must recognize it has having legal rights. Today, State Representative Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point), and a group of Legislative Democrats introduced, a package of bills progressing the Rights of Nature in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. In addition to reappointing Daniel Sperberg and Douglas Holton, the governor announced today he has appointed Frances Huntley-Cooper, Dr. Michael Rosen, and Eli Guthrie to join the WTCS Board. “Our technical colleges are critical to building a 21st-century workforce Wisconsin

Last Friday, the Trump administration announced more cuts that appear to eliminate the entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). “These cuts are part of a larger pattern that put students with disabilities’ right to a free and appropriate public education

Fundraisers, family-oriented activities, athletic events set for alumni,community Oct. 23-25 Menomonie, Wis. – Mosey on over to downtown Menomonie to celebrate University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 2025 homecoming, Thursday, Oct. 23, to Saturday, Oct. 25. As students saddle up for a “WayStout West” homecoming theme, alumni, supporters, and community members anticipate theannual

Tomahawk, WI – Today, Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced she will not seek higher office in the 2026 midterm elections and will remain as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. She released the following statement: I have spent my entire life in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, growing up working

MADISON, WI – Over the weekend, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein joined WISN’s ‘UpFront’ program to lay out Senate Democrats’ path to a majority in 2026. Making it clear that Democratic State Senators and candidates are committed to strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and have their eyes set on winning the first Democratic majority

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’ LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today joined the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Great Lakes

MONTELLO, WI – Today, Marquette County educator Sasha Ripley is announcing her campaign for Wisconsin’s 13th State Senate District. As someone who grew up in a low-income household Sasha knows first hand what it means to overcome an economy that too often fails families like hers. From middle school onward she

MADISON, Wis. – On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, joining Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-71), Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-14), other legislative allies, leaders from indigenous communities around Wisconsin, environmental advocates and fighters for justice at WISDOM Wisconsin and allied organizations, and many others, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) released a package of bills to

WAUSAU, WI – U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04) officially endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin. Chairman Jordan leads the powerful House Judiciary Committee, on which Congressman Tiffany serves. “Tom is a man of principle, common sense, and integrity. When the Biden-Harris FBI targeted Catholics and parents, he fought back. When the

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia, to issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump secured the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages held by Hamas: “Today, every living Israeli hostage held by Hamas is safely home, a historic achievement made possible by President Trump’s leadership. Twenty hostages will

MADISON, Wis. – Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every sector of Wisconsin’s economy, but experts say ensuring its safety and responsibility must come first. The Tuesday, Oct. 28, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison will explore how lawmakers, businesses and researchers can make responsible AI a statewide priority through interactive discussions