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For more than 30 years, I have worked tirelessly along with thousands of other public health and climate scientists to understand the very real public health threats posed by burning fossil fuels like coal.
“When I look at the Democratic Party, when I look at the Democrats here at this stage, we are aligned for the most part in where we want to go. We might differ a little bit on the solutions, but we are aligned as a party. We want to make sure that we are supporting the most vulnerable in our communities,” Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez said
In a new statewide ad, Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley says he will repeal a 1939 law setting a price floor for gasoline and diesel. The 30-second spot takes aim at the Minimum Markup Law, a Great Depression-era policy that
Joel Brennan today debuted a second ad in his statewide, six-figure television ad buy. In the 30-second spot, the 56-year-old, 6-foot-2-inch Brennan faces off against his 19-year-old, 6-foot-7-inch son, Conor, in a game of pickup basketball. “Some matchups seem unfair,”
We could be facing the final week of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.
MILWAUKEE — As the City of Milwaukee’s Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board prepares for its first public hearing on a proposal to establish a city-owned electric utility, Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) is urging the Board and the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to build more affordable housing, bring down housing costs, and stop Wall Street from buying up local homes. The
The former WEDC secretary and CEO said at an afternoon press conference with the lieutenant governor that it was “100%” time for other candidates to follow Hughes’ lead and consider dropping out.
The U.S. Department of Justice released an opinion last week that argues core civil rights laws—the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision–do not require states to integrate people with disabilities into the community. U.S.
Madison, WI – On September 17, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. At a time when many organizations are shying away from diversity, equity, inclusion,
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters has launched an accountability campaign directed at WE Energies. The campaign aims to help people concerned about the growing unaffordability of energy costs make their voices heard. WE Energies is demanding another 14 percent rate hike.
Milwaukee, WI — June 22, 2026 — Enough Is Enough ~ A Legacy for Erin today released its latest Court Watch report examining sentencing outcomes in Milwaukee County felony fleeing and reckless driving cases. Since launching Court Watch in June
Greenleaf, WI — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) visited Brickstead Dairy earlier today to announce his newest bill, the bipartisan Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, co-led with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY). This legislation would promote transparency, protect consumer choice,
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College is expanding its performing arts academic offerings this fall with a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts, providing students with an additional pathway for immersive, specialized training in theatre. Designed for students seeking deeper
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced two settlements with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. (WRR) totaling $325,000. The settlements resolve civil environmental enforcement actions against the company for alleged violations of its air
The News: Today, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge blocked enforcement of Milwaukee’s 10:00 p.m. food truck curfew while the case continues through litigation. The order follows a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- June 22, 2026 — Xcel Energy today filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, establishing transparent rules ensuring that any new large electric customers pay 100% of the cost needed to serve them. If approved
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Missy Hughes announced the suspension of her campaign for Governor, and her endorsement of Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in the August 11th Democratic Primary, releasing the following statement: “A close friend recently shared that “sometimes the greatest power
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke’s moderate act is collapsing. Cooke is once again embracing the support of the far-left activists driving today’s most extreme agenda. Today, The Federalist published an article slamming Cooke for touting an endorsement from The
Gallup released a new poll revealing that fewer than half of Americans could consistently afford their health care. Conducted in 2025 after Trump and congressional Republicans made the largest health care cuts in American history to bankroll tax breaks for
For more than 30 years, I have worked tirelessly along with thousands of other public health and climate scientists to understand the very real public health threats posed by burning fossil fuels like coal.
“When I look at the Democratic Party, when I look at the Democrats here at this stage, we are aligned for the most part in where we want to go. We might differ a little bit on the solutions, but we are aligned as a party. We want to make sure that we are supporting the most vulnerable in our communities,” Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez said
In a new statewide ad, Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley says he will repeal a 1939 law setting a price floor for gasoline and diesel. The 30-second spot takes aim at the Minimum Markup Law, a Great Depression-era policy that imposed a 9.18% markup on motor fuel sales to protect
Joel Brennan today debuted a second ad in his statewide, six-figure television ad buy. In the 30-second spot, the 56-year-old, 6-foot-2-inch Brennan faces off against his 19-year-old, 6-foot-7-inch son, Conor, in a game of pickup basketball. “Some matchups seem unfair,” the narrator intones. “But it’s all about the right strategy.”
We could be facing the final week of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.
MILWAUKEE — As the City of Milwaukee’s Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board prepares for its first public hearing on a proposal to establish a city-owned electric utility, Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland (FRWD) is urging the Board and the public to put a set of unanswered questions at the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to build more affordable housing, bring down housing costs, and stop Wall Street from buying up local homes. The Senate passed the bipartisan bill 85-5, and it now heads
The former WEDC secretary and CEO said at an afternoon press conference with the lieutenant governor that it was “100%” time for other candidates to follow Hughes’ lead and consider dropping out.
The U.S. Department of Justice released an opinion last week that argues core civil rights laws—the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision–do not require states to integrate people with disabilities into the community. U.S. DOJ’s new opinion is contrary to decades of interpretation and
Madison, WI – On September 17, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. At a time when many organizations are shying away from diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, LGBTQ+ rights, and other social justice issues, Community Shares
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters has launched an accountability campaign directed at WE Energies. The campaign aims to help people concerned about the growing unaffordability of energy costs make their voices heard. WE Energies is demanding another 14 percent rate hike. If approved, this will mark the utility company’s sixth rate
Milwaukee, WI — June 22, 2026 — Enough Is Enough ~ A Legacy for Erin today released its latest Court Watch report examining sentencing outcomes in Milwaukee County felony fleeing and reckless driving cases. Since launching Court Watch in June 2024, the organization has monitored more than 1,800 reckless driving-related
Greenleaf, WI — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) visited Brickstead Dairy earlier today to announce his newest bill, the bipartisan Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, co-led with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY). This legislation would promote transparency, protect consumer choice, and support Wisconsin dairy farmers. “Billionaire food experiments are no
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College is expanding its performing arts academic offerings this fall with a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts, providing students with an additional pathway for immersive, specialized training in theatre. Designed for students seeking deeper specialization in theatre, the BFA combines professional training with concentrations
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced two settlements with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. (WRR) totaling $325,000. The settlements resolve civil environmental enforcement actions against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits and the State’s air pollution control and
The News: Today, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge blocked enforcement of Milwaukee’s 10:00 p.m. food truck curfew while the case continues through litigation. The order follows a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf of The Fatty Patty food truck and its owner, Abdallah
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- June 22, 2026 — Xcel Energy today filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, establishing transparent rules ensuring that any new large electric customers pay 100% of the cost needed to serve them. If approved as filed, Xcel Energy’s proposal would ensure that these potential
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Missy Hughes announced the suspension of her campaign for Governor, and her endorsement of Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in the August 11th Democratic Primary, releasing the following statement: “A close friend recently shared that “sometimes the greatest power is found in giving your power away.”I entered this race
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke’s moderate act is collapsing. Cooke is once again embracing the support of the far-left activists driving today’s most extreme agenda. Today, The Federalist published an article slamming Cooke for touting an endorsement from The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), drawing attention to her alignment
Gallup released a new poll revealing that fewer than half of Americans could consistently afford their health care. Conducted in 2025 after Trump and congressional Republicans made the largest health care cuts in American history to bankroll tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations on Wall Street, the poll found