MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans adjourning today’s hearing of the Joint Finance Committee without taking action to release approved funding to stabilize rural hospitals and address drinking water pollution, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “Republican politicians on the Joint Finance Committee once aga… Please log

Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2023 and floor activity concluded in March of this year. “Within our mission, we

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced over $17.7 million in State Opioid Response grants are now being made available to the State of Wisconsin to combat the fentanyl and opioid epidemic.

MADISON — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) adjourned its scheduled 13.10 meeting while ignoring a second meeting scheduled by Gov. Evers to release $140 million to address hospital closures and PFAS contamination. This marks the second time in a month Republicans chose to ignore the governor’s call

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is calling out state Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for refusing to act today on releasing funds for clean water and hospital access in a special meeting called by Governor Tony Evers. This is the second time in less than a month that JFC Republicans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6972 – the Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act. The bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Kiggans (R-VA) and cosponsored by Rep. Van Orden requires all members of the National Security Council to report any medical

May 7, 2024 – The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) is proud to release Unusual & Unequal: The Unfinished Business of Ending Life Without Parole for Children in the United States, a new report revealing alarming statistics about the continued imposition of juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in the

MADISON – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) met to approve an audit of state sponsored discrimination through DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives in the executive branch and the University of Wisconsin-System. Additionally, the committee heard testimony on findings from Audit Report 24-03: State of Wisconsin Single Audit. Following the

Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes is highlighting the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Environmental Justice Clearinghouse. This website provides information about resources available to local Wisconsin communities and organizations to help them tackle environmental issues. “Access to a safe and healthy environment is something that

(MADISON)—Today, Representatives Hong and Clancy and Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement in opposition to the approval of the audit proposal of DEI activities in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. “We know why Republicans approved an audit of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts today, it’s because Robin

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act 73, which became law in late 2023 and fully takes

MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that David Obey and Thomas Petri will be honored as the 2023-2024 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipients. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18th, at the Wisconsin State Capitol in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced her endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “As a fighter for reproductive freedom, a public policy expert, and lifelong child advocate, Renuka Mayadev stands out in a field of good candidates. She brings the enthusiasm, experience,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen interagency coordination in the avian flu outbreak response. The senators urge the USDA, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and

RIVER FALLS, WI — River Falls resident Alison Page announced her candidacy today for the new 30th Assembly District which includes the Cities of River Falls and Hudson, the Village of North Hudson, and the Towns of St. Joseph, Hudson, Kinnickinnic, Troy, Clifton and River Falls. “For too long, legislators

Middleton, WI – Today, Phil Anderson, libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled his plan for addressing the student debt problem facing millions of Americans. With student debt surpassing $1.7 trillion and President Biden relentlessly pursuing loan forgiveness schemes, Anderson believes clarity – and sanity – are urgently needed. With the