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(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being “greedy” at Wisconsinites’ expense.
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred
The liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund has launched a new digital campaign praising liberal state Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor while knocking conservative rival Maria Lazar on abortion and clean water. The group filed reports with the
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever.
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental
ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January
MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature.
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto
MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system. The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts,
Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job
(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 23 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102. The new law extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered the following comments: Pro-Life Wisconsin thanks Governor Evers and bill
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for the second edition of Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning
Chrystal Mueller distributed drugs in exchange for a discount on drugs for personal use MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Chrystal D. Mueller, 41, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 18 months in federal prison fo… Please log in
“Lazar has been endorsed by some of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups, prominent 2020 election deniers and all six of Wisconsin’s Republican members of the House of Representatives.” MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner, Maria Lazar’s professional track record of fighting for right-wing causes as an attorney and
In this week’s “Capitol Chats” episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being “greedy” at Wisconsinites’ expense.
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s unexpected action yesterday to pass 2025 Assembly Bill 759, which would expand eligibility to receive occupational credentials to recipients of deferred action under the federal Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, also known as “Dreamers”:
The liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund has launched a new digital campaign praising liberal state Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor while knocking conservative rival Maria Lazar on abortion and clean water. The group filed reports with the Ethics Commission this week detailing $238,889 in expenses for the
Comment period open through April 14 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application requesting a new specialty license plate from the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Wisconsin members follow its mission for “the conversation of the wild turkey and the preservation
Recharge, renew and reconnect at this full day of events to restore energy, purpose and community with nonprofit professionals from throughout the region. Green Bay, Wis.— The region’s largest annual gathering for nonprofit leaders is back and bigger than ever. The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Nonprofit Conference will take place Thursday, April 16,
MADISON – Late last week, Governor Tony Evers chose to veto Senate Bill 291, which would have expanded the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax Credit. The Assembly author of the proposal, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee), issued the following statement in response to the governor’s veto: “I was disappointed
The accounts shared today by Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and other survivors are devastating. The New York Times investigation documents a pattern of sexual abuse and rape by Cesar Chavez, including the grooming and assault of girls as young as 12. These women carried enormous pain for decades because they
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “We acknowledge the seriousness
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is delighted to announce that Dr. Howard Fuller will be honored as the 2026 Tommy G. Thompson Distinguished Public Leadership Award recipient. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at the Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in
Madison – Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration announced today that Department of Safety and Professional Services Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected as a 250 Public Service Champion. “I am incredibly proud to work in state government and to serve the people of Wisconsin. It
MADISON, WI — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett’s re-election campaign. “Sheriff Barrett has built a safer and fairer community by investing in smart, compassionate public safety. His work to expand mental health crisis response, launch addiction treatment programs, and strengthen re-entry
ALBANY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Green County District Attorney Craig Nolen today announced the sentencing of Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, age 21, of Albany, Wis. to life in prison for killing his infant daughter in January 2021. Under the sentence, Kruckenberg Anderson is eligible for extended
MADISON – Following the State Senate’s unanimous passage of the PFAS funding bill, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a major victory for clean drinking water. The legislation now heads to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for his signature. Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager, had this to say: “This
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud the Senate for passing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968), legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto kiosks across the state. The Senate’s bipartisan, unanimous 33-0 vote
MADISON – Today, Representative Madison, along with Representatives Clancy, Senator Larson and other Democratic legislators introduced LRB 0554 which would create an Office of Ombudsperson for the state correctional system. The Ombudsperson would accept complaints regarding facilities, abuse, unfair acts, and violations of rights of prisoners from prisoners in state
Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job of addressing rising property taxes and ongoing challenges in school