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MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026, and Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the last week, David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski traveled across Wisconsin to hear from working Wisconsinites about the impacts of record-high gas and diesel costs being driven by MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s and Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Tom
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a multistate coalition in announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp), resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp’s debt
Goodwin Mourns 21-Year-Old Iyanah Pryor, Calls for Statewide Action on Reckless Driving MILWAUKEE, WI. – State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. issued the following statement following the death of Iyanah Pryor, a 21-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant and mother of a
MADISON, Wis. — A Milwaukee County inmate accused of strangling and slamming a 19-year-old woman against a wall allegedly used a county jail tablet to pressure and threaten the same victim while behind bars. According to prosecutors, Damian Cosme-Torres contacted the
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN— This week, multiple media outlets reported on the criminal history of Diego Rodriguez, a name familiar to many in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties through political campaigns and State Party Caucuses. It is with disappointment that I make this
More Than 65,000 Wisconsinites Have Lost Coverage; $2.4B loss for Hospitals over next decade putting access At Risk Watch the Full Event Here WISCONSIN – On Thursday, September 24th, Gwen Moore, Mitchell Berman and 1st Congressional District residents impacted by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Mon., Oct. 5, 2026, will be the final day to submit an application for a pardon in order to be eligible for consideration before the end of Gov. Evers’ second and final
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) will honor the life and legacy of Dave Anderson on Oct. 1 in Wausau by posthumously presenting him with the Bill Kraus Lifetime Achievement in Civic Leadership Award and announcing a
MADISON – Five teachers of the year were honored during the annual State of Education address today at the state Capitol, including Jonathan Etter (Wauwatosa) and Allison Urban (Elmbrook). Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every year, the
Madison Community Foundation and the City of Madison today announced a plan that will accelerate the implementation of body-worn cameras for the Madison Police Department. In this plan, Madison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover
MADISON, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin Founder and CEO Brittany Kinser released the following statement following today’s State of Education Address: “I walked into today’s State of Education Address hopeful. I walked out deeply disappointed. I expected to hear about
PreserveMKE urges state and county leaders to explore a preservation alternative before Milwaukee’s historic museum is dismantled or redeveloped MILWAUKEE, Wis. — September 23, 2026 — Earlier this year, representatives of PreserveMKE met with State Representative Russell Goodwin to discuss
Republicans, for the 13th time, greenlit the war as diesel prices hit a record high in Wisconsin at more than $6.60/gallon WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote on a War Powers Resolution to end the President’s war
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Education Committee, offered this statement of support for Dr. Jill Underly’s State of Education address. “Guaranteeing a quality public education for every child is the bedrock of a
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026, and Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids,
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the last week, David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski traveled across Wisconsin to hear from working Wisconsinites about the impacts of record-high gas and diesel costs being driven by MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s and Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Tom Tiffany has previously and callously said “affordability” was just a “buzzword,” even
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a multistate coalition in announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp), resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp’s debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau doing business as American Medical Collection
Goodwin Mourns 21-Year-Old Iyanah Pryor, Calls for Statewide Action on Reckless Driving MILWAUKEE, WI. – State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. issued the following statement following the death of Iyanah Pryor, a 21-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant and mother of a two-year-old child, who was struck and killed by a vehicle
MADISON, Wis. — A Milwaukee County inmate accused of strangling and slamming a 19-year-old woman against a wall allegedly used a county jail tablet to pressure and threaten the same victim while behind bars. According to prosecutors, Damian Cosme-Torres contacted the victim thousands of times despite a no-contact order, including through
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN— This week, multiple media outlets reported on the criminal history of Diego Rodriguez, a name familiar to many in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties through political campaigns and State Party Caucuses. It is with disappointment that I make this statement publicly: Upon learning of Mr. Rodriguez’s criminal past in
More Than 65,000 Wisconsinites Have Lost Coverage; $2.4B loss for Hospitals over next decade putting access At Risk Watch the Full Event Here WISCONSIN – On Thursday, September 24th, Gwen Moore, Mitchell Berman and 1st Congressional District residents impacted by healthcare choices in Washington, D.C. joined Protect Our Care and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Mon., Oct. 5, 2026, will be the final day to submit an application for a pardon in order to be eligible for consideration before the end of Gov. Evers’ second and final term as governor, which concludes January 2027. Any person wishing
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) will honor the life and legacy of Dave Anderson on Oct. 1 in Wausau by posthumously presenting him with the Bill Kraus Lifetime Achievement in Civic Leadership Award and announcing a new memorial scholarship in his name. Dave Anderson, who passed
MADISON – Five teachers of the year were honored during the annual State of Education address today at the state Capitol, including Jonathan Etter (Wauwatosa) and Allison Urban (Elmbrook). Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every year, the Wisconsin Department Public Instruction awards five teachers the ‘Teacher of
Madison Community Foundation and the City of Madison today announced a plan that will accelerate the implementation of body-worn cameras for the Madison Police Department. In this plan, Madison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover the software and civilian personnel costs associated with implementing the
MADISON, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin Founder and CEO Brittany Kinser released the following statement following today’s State of Education Address: “I walked into today’s State of Education Address hopeful. I walked out deeply disappointed. I expected to hear about the state of education in Wisconsin. What are our student
PreserveMKE urges state and county leaders to explore a preservation alternative before Milwaukee’s historic museum is dismantled or redeveloped MILWAUKEE, Wis. — September 23, 2026 — Earlier this year, representatives of PreserveMKE met with State Representative Russell Goodwin to discuss the preservation of the Milwaukee Public Museum. PreserveMKE is a
Republicans, for the 13th time, greenlit the war as diesel prices hit a record high in Wisconsin at more than $6.60/gallon WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote on a War Powers Resolution to end the President’s war in Iran, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Education Committee, offered this statement of support for Dr. Jill Underly’s State of Education address. “Guaranteeing a quality public education for every child is the bedrock of a functional democracy. As our country is being corroded from within