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MADISON, WI – On Friday, August 8th, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five of the bills sent to his desk by the Wisconsin Legislature. One of these vetoed bills was AB 85, which would have ensured that criminals would go before a
Among the 16 bills signed into law by Governor Evers on Friday, August 8 were SB 152, expanding access to the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, and AB 257, which creates new avenues for registered nurses to become Advanced
MADISON, WI – Under President Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are trying to further gerrymander and lock down Congress before 2026. It’s the latest in a broader scheme to erode our democracy and consolidate power. Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Organizing Director, iuscely Flores, released the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin’s participation in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. The Task Force, a coalition of 51 attorneys general,
Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 85. AB 85 (SB 93) required the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking a person’s community supervision, parole, or probation if they are charged with a
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last week laid bare Chris Taylor’s shocking disregard for crime victims, exposing how she voted NO on Marsy’s Law—not once, but TWICE—as a far-left Madison Democrat in the state Legislature in
On behalf of employers from across Wisconsin, we are disappointed in the Governor’s veto of important legislation (SB 4) that clarifies that direct primary care (DPC) arrangements do not meet the definition of insurance under Wisconsin law. The Alliance was
In nearly a dozen stops, Baldwin talked Trump trade war, cost of childcare, GOP cuts to Medicaid, and supporting Wisconsin small businesses Tour continues this week with stops in Douglas, Burnett, Buffalo, Pierce, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Adams counties
Realta Fusion and research partners at UW-Madison are aiming to publish an early design for a commercial-scale fusion energy pilot device next year. The Madison-based startup and partners at the university recently issued two studies detailing breakthroughs made by the
Toronto, Canada – Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), will be officially sworn in as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto. Behnke, of Boardman & Clark
Candice Maier will teach next year at university in Istanbul, Turkey Menomonie, Wis. – UW-Stout Associate Professor Candice Maier will embark on a professional and personal odyssey early next year as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin welcomes Katie Neubauer as the new Director of Education. Neubauer has extensive experience as an education director and marketer for professional associations. At ABC of Wisconsin, she will lead the
Wisconsin professional license fees remain among lowest in nation Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has published an updated fee schedule that includes adjustments to initial license applications and renewals for some professions. Every two years,
MADISON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has updated income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines, updated annually, are effective July 1, 2025,
As Wisconsin families brace forrisingcostsoneverything from school supplies to prescription drugs, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are nowhere to be found. Van Orden and Steil are failing to do anything to make life more affordable for hardworking Wisconsin families. Making matters
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Monday that Maggie Brickerman has been named its next president, succeeding Tom Still, who is retiring Oct. 3 after 23 years of leadership. Brickerman, a founding leader of Wisconsin-based tech incubator gener8tor, has
History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s brave stand in 2011 are experiencing a profound sense of déjà vu.
If Democrats are going to mount a serious challenge to the fascist takeover of our country by Trump and his minions, it’s hard to see how ceding the moral high ground and running roughshod over the principle that the will of the majority of voters should prevail is going to help.
Americans will never accept tyranny for long. America is a great nation and “we shall overcome.”
MADISON, WI – On Friday, August 8th, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five of the bills sent to his desk by the Wisconsin Legislature. One of these vetoed bills was AB 85, which would have ensured that criminals would go before a judge for revocation if they are charged with a new
Among the 16 bills signed into law by Governor Evers on Friday, August 8 were SB 152, expanding access to the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, and AB 257, which creates new avenues for registered nurses to become Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) and expands access to healthcare services across
MADISON, WI – Under President Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are trying to further gerrymander and lock down Congress before 2026. It’s the latest in a broader scheme to erode our democracy and consolidate power. Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Organizing Director, iuscely Flores, released the following statement: “The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition stands in solidarity
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin’s participation in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. The Task Force, a coalition of 51 attorneys general, has sent warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that
Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 85. AB 85 (SB 93) required the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking a person’s community supervision, parole, or probation if they are charged with a crime while serving their sentence out in the community through
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last week laid bare Chris Taylor’s shocking disregard for crime victims, exposing how she voted NO on Marsy’s Law—not once, but TWICE—as a far-left Madison Democrat in the state Legislature in 2017 and 2019. Even worse, Taylor’s own campaign treasurer for
On behalf of employers from across Wisconsin, we are disappointed in the Governor’s veto of important legislation (SB 4) that clarifies that direct primary care (DPC) arrangements do not meet the definition of insurance under Wisconsin law. The Alliance was proud to support the effort to pass SB 4, working
In nearly a dozen stops, Baldwin talked Trump trade war, cost of childcare, GOP cuts to Medicaid, and supporting Wisconsin small businesses Tour continues this week with stops in Douglas, Burnett, Buffalo, Pierce, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Adams counties WISCONSIN – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up
Realta Fusion and research partners at UW-Madison are aiming to publish an early design for a commercial-scale fusion energy pilot device next year. The Madison-based startup and partners at the university recently issued two studies detailing breakthroughs made by the company’s computational physics team. These scientists have developed a unique
Toronto, Canada – Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), will be officially sworn in as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto. Behnke, of Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, is only the second Wisconsin bar member
Candice Maier will teach next year at university in Istanbul, Turkey Menomonie, Wis. – UW-Stout Associate Professor Candice Maier will embark on a professional and personal odyssey early next year as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award. Maier, clinical director and associate professor in the M.S.
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin welcomes Katie Neubauer as the new Director of Education. Neubauer has extensive experience as an education director and marketer for professional associations. At ABC of Wisconsin, she will lead the ongoing education efforts including ConstructionU, advanced leadership coursework, and additional
Wisconsin professional license fees remain among lowest in nation Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has published an updated fee schedule that includes adjustments to initial license applications and renewals for some professions. Every two years, DSPS reviews and, when necessary, adjusts fees based on the
MADISON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has updated income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines, updated annually, are effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The guidelines apply to student eligibility
As Wisconsin families brace forrisingcostsoneverything from school supplies to prescription drugs, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are nowhere to be found. Van Orden and Steil are failing to do anything to make life more affordable for hardworking Wisconsin families. Making matters worse, Donald Trump is now threatening to impose 250% tariffs on pharmaceutical
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Monday that Maggie Brickerman has been named its next president, succeeding Tom Still, who is retiring Oct. 3 after 23 years of leadership. Brickerman, a founding leader of Wisconsin-based tech incubator gener8tor, has spent more than eight years driving innovation, investment and entrepreneurial
History has a way of repeating itself, and as we watch Texas Democrats flee their state to block another Republican power grab, those of us who remember the Wisconsin 14’s brave stand in 2011 are experiencing a profound sense of déjà vu.
If Democrats are going to mount a serious challenge to the fascist takeover of our country by Trump and his minions, it’s hard to see how ceding the moral high ground and running roughshod over the principle that the will of the majority of voters should prevail is going to help.
Americans will never accept tyranny for long. America is a great nation and “we shall overcome.”