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The following is a statement from Mandela Barnes after a three-judge panel dismissed a challenge to Wisconsin’s unfair congressional maps: “On day one of this campaign, I called for redrawing Wisconsin’s congressional maps. We are a 50-50 state, yet our
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Friday vetoed legislation that fought against the exploitation of homeless citizens by drug dealers. His veto perpetuates a failed approach to homelessness that allows drug addiction to continue to ruin lives and prevent recovery.
WAUSAU, WI — State Representative Brent Jacobson today announced his endorsement of Kevin Hermening in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, citing Hermening’s experience, local roots, and commitment to serving the people of North Central Wisconsin. “When I
Senator Baldwin demands action from Trump Administration, care for impacted servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded action from the Trump Administration after Wisconsin servicemembers contacted her office and reported they were not getting the care they needed
Madison, WI-Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decisive 8–1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazardeciding so called “conversion therapy bans” are viewpoint discrimination. Chiles centered on a challenge to a Colorado state law that prohibited licensed professionals from engaging
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers chose to do what is not best for our kids. His veto pen has once again misguidedly put our next generations at risk. Wisconsin Family Action President Daniel Degner responded, “We are disappointed but not surprised.
Event launches state/local partnership, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joined city of West Bend officials, business leaders and residents to launch a state-local safety partnership and kickoff National Distracted Driving Awareness
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded on Tuesday to the vetoes of legislation she authored to protect women, girls, and parental rights: “Governor Evers likes to say, ‘The will of the people is the law of the land,’ yet
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced that Benjamin J. Rattle, age 37, of Racine, Wis., has been charged with six felony counts of possession of child pornography. Mr. Rattle was arrested on
MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats’ lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts. “The current Wisconsin congressional map was drafted by Governor Tony Evers and approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is good to
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that the new Sherman Middle School and Shabazz High School and Black Hawk Middle School and Gompers Elementary School construction projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District have each been
Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice held an executive session to discuss the committee report and recommendations. The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ) met to approve a final report outlining the committee’s findings and recommendations following its investigation into outside influence in Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Since
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting highlights the stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s extreme anti-abortion stance in which she believes the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was “very wise”, with Judge Chris Taylor’s long career of championing reproductive freedoms. While Maria Lazar dodges questions on
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing a series of bills aimed at protecting children, including Senate Bill 405, legislation she authored to allow minors harmed by gender transition procedures to seek justice in
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have protected girls and women in school athletics and extended an opportunity for justice for individuals who were harmed by gender-altering medical treatments given to them as a child.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species in 2026. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their
Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter, a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Mewhorter, a demand planner at
The following is a statement from Mandela Barnes after a three-judge panel dismissed a challenge to Wisconsin’s unfair congressional maps: “On day one of this campaign, I called for redrawing Wisconsin’s congressional maps. We are a 50-50 state, yet our rigged maps lead us to a congressional delegation of six
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Friday vetoed legislation that fought against the exploitation of homeless citizens by drug dealers. His veto perpetuates a failed approach to homelessness that allows drug addiction to continue to ruin lives and prevent recovery. Senate Bill 610 authored by Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Rep.
WAUSAU, WI — State Representative Brent Jacobson today announced his endorsement of Kevin Hermening in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, citing Hermening’s experience, local roots, and commitment to serving the people of North Central Wisconsin. “When I look at the field of candidates running for Congress, I
Senator Baldwin demands action from Trump Administration, care for impacted servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded action from the Trump Administration after Wisconsin servicemembers contacted her office and reported they were not getting the care they needed for injuries they sustained in the opening days of President
Madison, WI-Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decisive 8–1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazardeciding so called “conversion therapy bans” are viewpoint discrimination. Chiles centered on a challenge to a Colorado state law that prohibited licensed professionals from engaging in talk therapy related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
MADISON – Today, Governor Evers chose to do what is not best for our kids. His veto pen has once again misguidedly put our next generations at risk. Wisconsin Family Action President Daniel Degner responded, “We are disappointed but not surprised. By vetoing Assembly Bills 100, 102, 104 and Senate Bill
Event launches state/local partnership, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today joined city of West Bend officials, business leaders and residents to launch a state-local safety partnership and kickoff National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, recognized every April. Spurred by a West Bend Area
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) responded on Tuesday to the vetoes of legislation she authored to protect women, girls, and parental rights: “Governor Evers likes to say, ‘The will of the people is the law of the land,’ yet with the vetoes of Assembly Bill 100 and 102, he
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced that Benjamin J. Rattle, age 37, of Racine, Wis., has been charged with six felony counts of possession of child pornography. Mr. Rattle was arrested on Tuesday, March 24, and booked into the Kenosha County Jail.
MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats’ lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts. “The current Wisconsin congressional map was drafted by Governor Tony Evers and approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is good to see yet another court rule in support of maintaining the
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that the new Sherman Middle School and Shabazz High School and Black Hawk Middle School and Gompers Elementary School construction projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District have each been recognized as 4-Star Climate Champions for Building Design by the
Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice held an executive session to discuss the committee report and recommendations. The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites deserve transparency and
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ) met to approve a final report outlining the committee’s findings and recommendations following its investigation into outside influence in Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Since 2019, DOJ has entered into arrangements with outside organizations where
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting highlights the stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s extreme anti-abortion stance in which she believes the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was “very wise”, with Judge Chris Taylor’s long career of championing reproductive freedoms. While Maria Lazar dodges questions on whether or not she would further restrict abortion access in
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing a series of bills aimed at protecting children, including Senate Bill 405, legislation she authored to allow minors harmed by gender transition procedures to seek justice in court. “Governor Evers had a clear choice: stand with kids
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have protected girls and women in school athletics and extended an opportunity for justice for individuals who were harmed by gender-altering medical treatments given to them as a child. Assembly Bill 100 designates athletic sports, teams and locker rooms in
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species in 2026. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their time to survey for rare and endangered species. These volunteers,
Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter, a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Mewhorter, a demand planner at H.B. Fuller, a leading global adhesives provider headquartered in Vadnais