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Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was
MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement: “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in
Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes.
Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and
MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs –
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern
MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security
The U.S. economy is at a “major transitional moment” shaped by rapid public policy change and a technological revolution around AI, a Wisconsin economist says. Mike Knetter is the senior advisor for investments and business development at the Wisconsin Foundation
MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her
The question isn’t whether AI will change our lives, but how Wisconsin prepares to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
State courts are often the last line of defense when it comes to protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms and in holding those who violate the law accountable, no matter how powerful or privileged. That is why this race matters, and why I am running to be your next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Election Commission case is an opportunity for Wisconsin to turn a new page and end minority rule at the federal level. The court should move with deliberate speed to remedy this wrong and strengthen our democracy.
Rep. Brent Jacobson and colleagues introduced measures that would return lawmaking power itself to the branch where the Wisconsin constitution says it belongs.
What I admire most about Procell is how he inspired people who made mistakes. He did not shy away from discussing his past or downplay his actions. He is proof that second chances can work.
To check Trump, Americans must be convinced to vote for a Democratic-led Congress. Violence and extreme rhetoric would be wrong and counterproductive. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Tiffany’s steadfast refusal to break with the administration — even on issues where it would make sense to do so — has often required absurd political contortions. Nowhere was that more evident than in Tiffany’s response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
America’s largest federal law enforcement agency has become Trump’s own national police force.
Health officials investigating The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane County, representing the second confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was exposed to measles during international travel and is not related
MADISON, WI – SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senator Steve Ness’ retirement: “Senator Ness’ retirement, the second high profile Republican retirement in as many weeks, is yet another proof point that Republicans are expecting to lose control of the Senate in November. After embarrassing January fundraising reports showing democratic candidates
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) issued the following statement on State Senator Steve Nass’ retirement: “Fighter. That’s the one word that comes to mind when thinking about Steve. “Steve has been an integral part of the conservative movement in Wisconsin for decades. Over his years of service to his
Madison, WI—Democratic governor candidate Hulsey today says the Pennsylvania Groundhog,[1] Rep. Tom Tiffany and Pres. Trump predicted more ICE. Brett Hulsey is a carpenter, former state representative, and governor candidate in 2014 against Governor Scott Walker when he got 51,300 votes. Hulsey debated against the Tiffany/Walker Unfair Despair ACT 10 for
Bill creates evidence-driven cannabis regulations, accessible markets for growers and sellers, and justice for victims of Wisconsin’s racist cannabis laws MADISON, Wis. – This morning in the Wisconsin Assembly’s parlor, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) joined Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-6) and Rep. Andrew Hysell (D-48) to propose legalization of recreational and
MADISON – Today, Rep. Hysell, Rep. Madison, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, and other legislative Democrats introduced legislation to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. In response, Rep. Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “Legalization is about freedom. Adults in Wisconsin deserve the freedom to make their own decisions, including whether
WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, Marathon County Board Supervisor John Kroll announced his candidacy for the 85th Assembly District. Kroll, who works professionally to make homes across Wisconsin more affordable and comfortable, is a strong advocate for lowering family costs – including utility costs and taxes. Kroll released the following statement: “I
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement announcing his retirement from the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve in the Wisconsin State Legislature representing the people of Southern Wisconsin. I have proudly fought for the taxpayers in my
MADISON, Wis. – Origen, a Madison-based atmospheric water generator brand within the Therma-Stor family, has deployed its Wellspring 100 system at the University of North Florida’s JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab as part of a new research initiative focused on water security and infrastructure resiliency. The installation places Wisconsin-engineered technology into a
The U.S. economy is at a “major transitional moment” shaped by rapid public policy change and a technological revolution around AI, a Wisconsin economist says. Mike Knetter is the senior advisor for investments and business development at the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, and the former dean of the Wisconsin
MADISON, WI—Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced a sweeping health care proposal to lower prices and guarantee affordable, reliable coverage for every person in Wisconsin. Rodriguez is making health care a central pillar of her campaign for governor and her broader plan to make life less expensive for Wisconsinites. “Health
The question isn’t whether AI will change our lives, but how Wisconsin prepares to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
State courts are often the last line of defense when it comes to protecting our fundamental rights and freedoms and in holding those who violate the law accountable, no matter how powerful or privileged. That is why this race matters, and why I am running to be your next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Election Commission case is an opportunity for Wisconsin to turn a new page and end minority rule at the federal level. The court should move with deliberate speed to remedy this wrong and strengthen our democracy.
Rep. Brent Jacobson and colleagues introduced measures that would return lawmaking power itself to the branch where the Wisconsin constitution says it belongs.
What I admire most about Procell is how he inspired people who made mistakes. He did not shy away from discussing his past or downplay his actions. He is proof that second chances can work.
To check Trump, Americans must be convinced to vote for a Democratic-led Congress. Violence and extreme rhetoric would be wrong and counterproductive. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Tiffany’s steadfast refusal to break with the administration — even on issues where it would make sense to do so — has often required absurd political contortions. Nowhere was that more evident than in Tiffany’s response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
America’s largest federal law enforcement agency has become Trump’s own national police force.