Crowley campaign: Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ decision

CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most

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Democratic National Committee: In the States: Democrats dial up pressure campaign against Republicans, holding them accountable for gutting health care and attacking voting rights

This past week, the DNC launched a nationwide billboard campaign highlighting Trump’s attacks on rural Americans’ health care and hospitals. House Republicans’ disastrous billionaire-first budget is a massive betrayal of their constituents, leaving hospitals at risk of shutting down and

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Advocates question UW-Madison’s secrecy over future budget cuts

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Crowley campaign: Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ decision

CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most turbulent times in Wisconsin’s history. He protected our democracy when

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Democratic National Committee: In the States: Democrats dial up pressure campaign against Republicans, holding them accountable for gutting health care and attacking voting rights

This past week, the DNC launched a nationwide billboard campaign highlighting Trump’s attacks on rural Americans’ health care and hospitals. House Republicans’ disastrous billionaire-first budget is a massive betrayal of their constituents, leaving hospitals at risk of shutting down and ripping away access to critical medical care from millions of

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Rep. Stubbs: AG Kaul, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough hold press conference to announce introduction of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force bill

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Ms. Sheena Scarbrough, and numerous advocates for the reintroduction of the Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force bill, which would establish a task force to investigate and address the root causes of

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Rep. Vining: Honors the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act 

MADISON–Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, recognizing the rights of people with disabilities to fully participate

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Trump Admin stop withholding funding for labs that protect food supply to prevent disease spread and price hikes

Stopping testing at these labs risks outbreak and spread of diseases like bird flu, disruption in food supply chain, and higher costs at the grocery store WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading her colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration release withheld funding for labs that are dedicated

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Disability Rights Wisconsin: Responds to executive order on homelessness

Disability Rights Wisconsin joins in condemning yesterday’s executive order expanding the use of involuntary commitment for people experiencing homelessness, including those with psychiatric disabilities. This directive threatens the rights, dignity, and autonomy of some of our state’s most vulnerable residents, and it moves Wisconsin in the wrong direction. People with

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