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MADISON, Wis. — Today, reporting from the New York Times revealed Donald Trump made preliminary plans to stay in Chicago at his failing Trump Hotel and Tower during the Republican National Convention, rather than in Milwaukee. These plans flew in the face of commitments from Republicans to stay in Wisconsin. “Nothing is more on-brand for Donald Trump than

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which provides crucial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs, or had their hours or wages reduced, as a result of unfair foreign trade. TAA expired in 2022, and workers who have

Statement from Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager and longtime Milwaukeean Garren Randolph in response to new reporting that Donald Trump was planning to stay in Chicago at the Trump Tower during the Republican National Convention, even after the RNC promised to keep the convention “local to Wisconsin”: “Of course Donald Trump doesn’t want to

MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden announced executive actions that will impact beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and certain other immigrants to the U.S. Specifically, the orders will ease the work visa process for DACA recipients and provide them a path to citizenship. The Greater Madison

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy  organization with members and affiliates in 29 states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, was present at the White House today during the historic announcement on immigration by  President Joe Biden.   National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fifth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth.  Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s 2024

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard. I prioritize clean air, clean water, and a healthy democracy.

MADISON, Wis. — As convicted felon Donald Trump brings his MAGA roadshow to the Badger State this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of step Trump’s radical agenda is with the future that hardworking Wisconsin families want for our state. “Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda have

Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine, local Racine leaders and community members held a press conference slamming Trump for his record of failure – from the Foxconn project in the city to the tens of thousands of jobs Wisconsin lost while he was president. Again and again, Trump

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. “Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people’s safety

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their second round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across the state have made it

MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel wants to take away access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have been able to access affordable coverage for themselves and their families through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last year alone, the ACA health care plans reached record enrollment highs in Wisconsin. Now,

STEVENS POINT – Last night, the Stevens Point Common Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution committing the city to 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050. The passage of this resolution is thanks to the support and dedication of residents, business owners, local elected officials, city staff,

WISCONSIN – Wisconsin for Environmental Justice says it’s time for state and local  officials to take action to make “Big Oil” pay their fair share after a new study shows that Wisconsin taxpayers face at least $16.7 billion in costs through 2040 to protect our families and communities from the

“Thousands of Wisconsinites are going to gather in Racine to show their support for President Donald J. Trump. In less than one month, tens of thousands will gather in Wisconsin as President Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination. His America First agenda will end Joe Biden’s crippling inflation, sky-high prices, the border

“Joe Biden continues to send mixed messages to the American people on illegal immigration, which will only force state Republicans to step up and take further action while the border crisis rages on,” said RSLC Deputy Communications Director Mason Di Palma. “No matter how Joe Biden and his Democrat allies in Washington

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s number of reported antisemitic incidents rose again for the 8th consecutive year, marking a cumulative increase of 570% since 2015, according to the 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. There was a 13% uptick in reported antisemitic incidents