ACLU, coalition sue city over RNC protest rules

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WisGOP: WisDems scorn hostages to pacify extremists

MADISON, Wis. – The Ayatollah and Yahya Sinwar couldn’t be more pleased with the Wisconsin Democrats. This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats will debate multiple resolutions concerning the war in Gaza at their state convention in Milwaukee. It would be an understatement to say delegates on the

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ACLU, coalition sue city over RNC protest rules

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Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement on DPI SPED funding

(MILWAUKEE, WI) –  Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) notified Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) that the district’s June special education aid payment will be temporarily delayed. MPS and DPI have been in close communication to resolve this issue and the district was aware that this payment would likely be delayed. Currently, our

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WisGOP: WisDems scorn hostages to pacify extremists

MADISON, Wis. – The Ayatollah and Yahya Sinwar couldn’t be more pleased with the Wisconsin Democrats. This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats will debate multiple resolutions concerning the war in Gaza at their state convention in Milwaukee. It would be an understatement to say delegates on the convention floor will entertain some particularly controversial and grotesque proposa…

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Sen. Smith, Rep. Emerson: New memo shows JFC has the authority to release funds and has done it ten times over the last two administrations

MADISON – On the heels of a Legislative Council memo released yesterday, a new nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau memo released today shows ten examples over the last two administrations of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) releasing funds after a partial veto.   Yesterday, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a nonpartisan Legislative Council memo

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Biden campaign: Sec. Godlewski, Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Subeck slam Donald Trump for threatening Wisconsinites’ access to contraception

Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and State Representative Lisa Subeck held a press conference condemning Donald Trump’s work to restrict access to contraception after his allies in the U.S. Senate blocked the Right to Contraception Act Wednesday – and as Republicans in Wisconsin continue

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Anderson campaign: Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorses Jarrod Anderson for State Assembly District 19

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorsed Jarrod Anderson today, highlighting the strong alignment between Jarrod’s collaborative vision for Milwaukee and the Mayor’s commitment to progressive leadership. “Jarrod embodies the leadership and vision necessary for the advancement of Milwaukee. His dedication to healthcare and community development aligns perfectly with our

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Sen. Johnson: Responds to charges against Waupun Correctional Institution staff

MADISON – In response to the charges filed against staff members at Waupun Correctional Institution, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “The deeply disturbing and unacceptable conditions revealed at Waupun Correctional Institution demand our immediate attention. Prisoners are human beings, and even during their incarceration, they deserve to be treated

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