MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin members of the United Auto Workers union join other workers across the nation in striking for fair wages, job security, and more, A Better Wisconsin Together stands in solidarity with their ongoing efforts to secure what should be guaranteed rights for all Wisconsin workers.  The following

MADISON, Wis. — MAGA House Republicans continue to threaten Wisconsinites’ livelihoods with a looming government shutdown as the GOP remains consumed with chaotic infighting over their extreme agenda. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “House Republicans have reached new lows, risking Wisconsinites’ livelihoods

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s Women’s Health Program is staging a 2K walk to raise awareness of breast cancer and the resources available to female Veterans. The event will be 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Wheeler Pavilion, located just north of the Milwaukee VA Medical

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced legislation to cap the price of insulin in Wisconsin at $35. Senator Pfaff released the following statement after introducing the legislation:  “No one should worry about whether they can access health care simply because they live in Wisconsin. Too often though,

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12pm on Saturday, September 30th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be rallying in front of the Sunburst Statue at 941 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to launch their statewide petition demanding expanding abortion services in Wisconsin. Prior to the abortion ban in Wisconsin, abortion

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is raising awareness of #SeeSayDay, a campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to remind the public to be aware of suspicious activity and how to report it to law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act, new legislation to support farmers’ land stewardship efforts as many choose to deploy solar energy on their land. The legislation will ensure that federal investment in rural energy projects prioritizes both land stewardship

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for community leaders will be held Sept. 28 to celebrate the grand opening of a $15 million renovation and expansion of the Wisconsin Army National Guard armory at 2801 West Second Street in Appleton, Wisconsin. The 18-month construction project nearly doubled the available floor

MILWAUKEE – Five years after entering into the Collins settlement, the Milwaukee Police Department remains out of compliance with many of the settlement’s key provisions to ensure constitutional policing, according to a new report released Friday.   The ACLU of Wisconsin today reaffirmed that enforcement of the Collins settlement will continue until the City and

MADISON, Wis. – Registration is now open for the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, being held Oct. 23-25 at the KI Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This annual summit brings together national cybersecurity experts and leaders from the government, academic and business communities to build relationships

[Milwaukee, WI] – On Wednesday, September 27, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Cilivea Thyrion’s mother, and partner organizations will be holding a press conference ahead of the Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday. This press conference will be held at 12PM outside of the County Safety

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Labor Caucus, joined a United Auto Workers (UAW) picket line with workers from UAW Local 75 in Milwaukee, WI. “Workers made concessions when the auto manufacturers needed help – now that the companies are making

MADISON, Wis. — Thirteen years ago today, the Affordable Care Act’s Patient’s Bill of Rights went into effect, ensuring that the tens of millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions would have access to the health care coverage they need.  Potential Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) supports stripping these protections from millions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the second annual Home and Habitat Fest, an event of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee from 11

The Adopt-a-Kiosk program provides hunters with easy access to CWD sampling materials. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR You can make a difference this year and help the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Wisconsin by participating in the Adopt-a-Kiosk or Adopt-a-Dumpster programs. 

September 22, 2023 – At 11:00 am local time, the United Auto Workers expanded their historic Stand Up Strike to thirty-eight GM and Stellantis parts and distribution locations across twenty states. This includes the GM parts distribution center represented by UAW Local 722 in Hudson and the Stellantis Mopar parts

MADISON—WI Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature quickly adjourned the special session called for by Gov. Tony Evers this Wednesday. Representative Stubbs issued the following statement: It is unfortunate that Gov. Evers’ call special session was adjourned so quickly by Republicans, especially due to the lack of necessary funding for child care, the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) led the introduction of the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 to help prevent bullying and harassment at colleges and universities around the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. Wisconsin is home to millions of acres of public land, and the majority is open to hunting. Time spent exploring and hunting these areas alone or with family

Madison, WI – On Friday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced dates, times, and locations for fall listening sessions with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk). Listening sessions for Senator Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) in the 34th Assembly District are still in the works, and details will be