ACLU of Wisconsin: Responds to Supreme Court race 

MILWAUKEE – Tonight the AP projected that Chris Taylor has been elected to serve as the next justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan released the following statement: “Wisconsinites once again went to

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Sen. Testin: Responds to firing of UW President Rothman

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents terminated the employment of UW President Jay Rothman: “Make no mistake about it, the firing of UW President Rothman

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Alder MGR Govindarajan: Releases statement on District 8 election

MADISON, WI – Current District 8 Alder and Council Vice President MGR Govindarajan released the following statement following Alder-Elect Ellen Zhang’s impressive win in tonight’s election: “Congrats to Ellen Zhang on her impressive victory tonight! She ran a campaign focused on the student experience and focusing on the issues impacting

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Ellen campaign: Ellen Zhang elected as District 8 Alder

Madison, WI – Tonight, Ellen Zhang was elected as the next District 8 Alder to represent the campus seat on the Madison Common Council. Alder-Elect Zhang released the following statement: “Tonight, the voters of District 8 have spoken, and I am deeply grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me.

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WisDems: Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates justice-elect Chris Taylor on SCOWIS victory

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement congratulating Justice-elect Chris Taylor on her election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s victory is a resounding rejection of the extreme, right-wing political agenda in favor of Supreme Court justices who will protect the fundamental rights and

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Responds to Supreme Court race 

MILWAUKEE – Tonight the AP projected that Chris Taylor has been elected to serve as the next justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan released the following statement: “Wisconsinites once again went to the polls and delivered a clear message about their resounding

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WI AFL-CIO: Union Families congratulate Chris Taylor on Supreme Court victory, momentum builds for working families in November

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the election of Judge Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: Congratulations to Judge Chris Taylor on her victory and election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and congratulations to our entire Wisconsin labor movement that proudly stood by her every

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Sen. Testin: Responds to firing of UW President Rothman

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents terminated the employment of UW President Jay Rothman: “Make no mistake about it, the firing of UW President Rothman is a blatant partisan hatchet job. Despite his efforts to

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University Relations: Board of Regents announces leadership transition

MADISON, Wis.—The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has unanimously voted to make a change in leadership of the system, with current President Jay Rothman’s tenure ending immediately. The Board is grateful for President Rothman’s service and recognizes the meaningful work undertaken during his tenure. Under his

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WisGOP: Republican party of Wisconsin highlights grassroots efforts, urges voters to cast ballots before polls close

MADISON, Wis. — With polls closing soon, the Republican Party of Wisconsin wants to highlight the extraordinary commitment of Republicans across the state who have powered our effort in support of Republican candidates from local offices to statewide races. “Our team, county parties, and grassroots activists have poured their hearts into today’s

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Express disappointment with the governor’s veto of bipartisan legislation aimed to help rural Wisconsin

Madison – Late last week, Governor Evers quietly vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 326 in its entirety. This legislation, authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), would have provided smaller communities funding to obtain grant writing services. Navigating the process of, and staying compliant with state and

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