MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos released the following statement: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos: “Hispanic Heritage Month provides a chance to honor the rich diversity of Latino and Hispanic Wisconsinites, who

Today, in Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez spoke at WisDems canvass launches as part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s New Way Forward battleground tour to mobilize support, drive enthusiasm, and reach the voters who will decide this election as we approach the closing weeks of the campaign. With

MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of Donald Trump’s visit to Wisconsin last weekend, in which he delivered a multi-hour rambling of personal grievances and unpopular Project 2025 ideas, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for spending Friday and Saturday in Wisconsin to spread a much more

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Eau Claire on Wednesday: “In Eau Claire, JD Vance will campaign on his and Trump’s extreme and dangerous Project 2025 agenda to give him unchecked power and control over

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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, CBS 58 reported that months after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Republican efforts to block state funding were unconstitutional, Duey Stroebel and Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee are still withholding funds that would improve student reading. As a result of Republican games, Wisconsin school districts must take out tens o…

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today announced that the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment (CWI) has launched a new CWI Dashboard, an online data tool to measure the success of the state’s workforce programs that support workers and employers. The dashboard will serve as a rich information resource for

Green Bay, WI— Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign has officially accepted a debate proposal with WBAY and the Mauthe Center for September 27th. “The Lyerly Campaign is delighted that Tony Wied has finally agreed to debate! We look forward to showcasing the clear contrast on stage between an out-of-touch extremist, who

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver over $13 million for two Wisconsin Tribes to invest in renewable energy solutions that will cut emissions, improve air quality, bring down energy costs, and create pathways to high-quality jobs. The grants, supported by the Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act, have been awarded

On September 16th, 23rd, and 24th, voters will have a chance to hear candidates’ stances on issues impacting family farms and small businesses. Main Street Alliance (MSA), in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is co-hosting three roundtable events to spotlight key races in the fight for control of the

The following message from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin was emailed to all students, faculty and staff on Sept. 13, 2024. Dear campus community,  I am writing today to share information about a new policy regarding the use of our institutional voice — whether (and how) we as UW–Madison take a position

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Cap Times reported that Derrick Van Orden and Republicans in the House Committee on Agriculture have spent over a year delaying the passage of a critical Farm Bill in their mission to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which over 700,00 Wisconsinites rely on to feed their families.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Green Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing lead service lines in the city of Green Bay. Activities related

MADISON – On Sep. 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The letter, submitted jointly with Minnesota Farm Bureau, expressed opposition to USDA’s recommendations. Although WFBF supports the pricing formula change from “average of” to

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) wonders why the organizers of the formal Presidentialdebates seem to think that excluding candidates like Libertarian Chase Oliver, the Green Party’sJill Stein, and independent Cornel West from the debate stage is acceptable? In an era where aprimary debate can have nearly a dozen candidates on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand, announced today that the PSC awarded more than $27.8 million in funding from the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program to fund 11 projects throughout Wisconsin that will improve internet connectivity by providing access to devices, technology,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Peter Barca, Tip McGuire, and a Social Security recipient from Congressional District 1 held a virtual press call to call out Bryan Steil for his record of endangering Wisconsinites’ hard-earned retirement benefits. Speakers highlighted how Bryan Steil has threatened Social Security and Medicare by aligning himself with Trump’s