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Washington D.C. — This morning, Republicans in the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is dangerous and deeply unqualified to lead our nation’s health care system. During his confirmation
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.” “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve made supporting the agricultural industry a top priority since Day One. Whether supporting the future research and workforce this industry needs to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century, ensuring
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office. The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of
Legislation permits direct primary care to complement insurance.
Girls who play sports before reaching college have higher levels of self-esteem, lower chances of developing depression and better body images compared to those who do not.
The legislative branch has abdicated its responsibility, and the power of the judiciary may have been neutralized because of the absence of an enforcement mechanism.
Farm programs are broken and fragmented, leaving countless gaps where American farmers can slip between the cracks. Fixing this requires much deeper change.
Musk, Trump and DOGE are reclaiming the money the left has stolen from us.
MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, “Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek” on Wednesday, Feb. 19
Proposal protects all electricity users A broad-based, statewide coalition of nearly 2 dozen groups including businesses, economic development organizations, cooperatives, and others today launched an effort to expand support for and gain passage of legislation that saves ratepayers money and
MADISON, Wis. — While Backlog Brad tries to rewrite the history of his failure to promptly test thousands of backlogged rape kits in Wisconsin, Schimel’s excuses couldn’t be further from the truth: Brad Schimel made the choice to ignore thousands of untested
Senate set to vote on confirmation of RFK, Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services Thursday Baldwin: “RFK, Jr. will put Americans in harm’s way” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to
Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes City Forward Collective, in partnership with CFC Action Fund, is releasing the second part of our two-part series on
Jesse Roesler is the featured speaker for the Feb. 20 Thursdays at the Upresentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Roesler, an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker, will present “The Power of Visual Storytelling” from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on Milwaukee Public Schools. “The success of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The operational audit report released today
Removing competition will increase rates Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR)
Washington D.C. — This morning, Republicans in the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is dangerous and deeply unqualified to lead our nation’s health care system. During his confirmation hearings, Kennedy doubled down on his anti-vaccine views, failed to
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to meet with groups within our community and hear about what
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.” “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill intends to provide a stronger deterrent by imposing a mandatory
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve made supporting the agricultural industry a top priority since Day One. Whether supporting the future research and workforce this industry needs to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century, ensuring agricultural communities have the roads, broadband, and water infrastructure they
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from being prosecuted for murder if their victim dies more than
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office. The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to MPS’s gross mismanagement of resources, the educational hardship and struggles
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of over 80 current and retired Wisconsin Sheriffs in his bid
Legislation permits direct primary care to complement insurance.
Girls who play sports before reaching college have higher levels of self-esteem, lower chances of developing depression and better body images compared to those who do not.
The legislative branch has abdicated its responsibility, and the power of the judiciary may have been neutralized because of the absence of an enforcement mechanism.
Farm programs are broken and fragmented, leaving countless gaps where American farmers can slip between the cracks. Fixing this requires much deeper change.
Musk, Trump and DOGE are reclaiming the money the left has stolen from us.
MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, “Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at noon. The film highlights a climate adaptation project at Rush
Proposal protects all electricity users A broad-based, statewide coalition of nearly 2 dozen groups including businesses, economic development organizations, cooperatives, and others today launched an effort to expand support for and gain passage of legislation that saves ratepayers money and avoids bureaucracy and red tape. The legislation, known as the
MADISON, Wis. — While Backlog Brad tries to rewrite the history of his failure to promptly test thousands of backlogged rape kits in Wisconsin, Schimel’s excuses couldn’t be further from the truth: Brad Schimel made the choice to ignore thousands of untested rape kits until he was running for reelection, delaying justice
Senate set to vote on confirmation of RFK, Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services Thursday Baldwin: “RFK, Jr. will put Americans in harm’s way” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to express her opposition to the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy,
Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes City Forward Collective, in partnership with CFC Action Fund, is releasing the second part of our two-part series on polling results regarding K-12 education in Wisconsin. While the first release focused
Jesse Roesler is the featured speaker for the Feb. 20 Thursdays at the Upresentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Roesler, an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker, will present “The Power of Visual Storytelling” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on Milwaukee Public Schools. “The success of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The operational audit report released today on Milwaukee Public Schools offers a clear and practical blueprint
Removing competition will increase rates Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation. The legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 28, has similar language