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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants in 2025 the Year of the Kid,
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China “bad news” for consumers, manufacturers and farmers, arguing “everyone is going to pay more.”
State superintendent Jill Underly’s campaign launched its first digital ad in the DPI race, where Underly is facing two challengers for reelection. The ad will run on TV and social media platforms across Wisconsin. A spokesperson for the Underly campaign
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s firing of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and naming of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting director of the CFPB: “Under former Director Chopra’s tenure, the CFPB
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) has released a report from a series of dialogues on the topic of immigration. The discussions were part of Let’s Talk, Marathon County, a WIPPS initiative aimed at fostering constructive conversations among residents from across
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 3, 2025, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature released a proposal that directs the time and resources of County Sheriffs be redirected away from their jobs as public safety officers. Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats marked 60 days until the April 1 Spring Election by knocking on doors, making phone calls, and reaching out to family and friends to talk about the critical importance of electing Judge Susan Crawford to
MADISON, Wis. – Disgraced election conspiracy theorist and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is throwing his support behind extreme politician Brad Schimel in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Gableman appeared at a recent event to support Schimel where he
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in Spring Primary Election (February 18, 2025). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited UW-Madison to discuss $2 million she secured for the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center to help combat the fentanyl crisis across Wisconsin. However, this funding could be in jeopardy as the
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Voter ID law, a commonsense measure supported by a majority of Wisconsinites to ensure fair and secure elections, is once again under threat. Susan Crawford’s longstanding opposition to this critical law – and her history as the attorney seeking to
MILWAUKEE — Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will present “Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Teach You: Blacks in History – Part 2,” a Black History Month program, on
Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care’s “Stop RFK War Room” is releasing a new digital ad calling on senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These ads
Eight Scholars from Dane County’s One City Schools will help celebrate the start of Black History Month for members of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The Legislative Black Caucus, which includes members of both the State Senate and Assembly, is holding
City Forward Collective, alongside our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, announce our support for Assembly Bill 1, authored by Representatives Bob Wittke and Todd Novak, and Senate Education Committee Chair John Jagler. Colleston Morgan, CFC’s Executive Director, stated: “Last week’s
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MADISON, Wis. — Reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning uncovered Shady Brad Schimel desperately begging for donations from extreme far-right groups and donors. Brad Schimel’s begging demonstrates his extreme priorities and commitment to implementing a far-right agenda that will strip away the
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman touts the prestige of U.S. medical products on the global stage.
Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) emergency rule to strengthen standards to protect more kids from further lead exposure. In Wisconsin, lead poisoning or exposure
WARF is promoting a newly developed process for breaking down PFAS, which could offer another tool for addressing “forever chemicals.” The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation touted the technology as one of its “top licensing prospects” in its clean technology portfolio,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants in 2025 the Year of the Kid, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water for
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China “bad news” for consumers, manufacturers and farmers, arguing “everyone is going to pay more.”
State superintendent Jill Underly’s campaign launched its first digital ad in the DPI race, where Underly is facing two challengers for reelection. The ad will run on TV and social media platforms across Wisconsin. A spokesperson for the Underly campaign declined to say how much was being spent on the
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s firing of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and naming of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting director of the CFPB: “Under former Director Chopra’s tenure, the CFPB routinely worked to undermine innovation and i… Please log in
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) has released a report from a series of dialogues on the topic of immigration. The discussions were part of Let’s Talk, Marathon County, a WIPPS initiative aimed at fostering constructive conversations among residents from across the political spectrum on a variety of public issues. Fifty-three
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 3, 2025, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature released a proposal that directs the time and resources of County Sheriffs be redirected away from their jobs as public safety officers. Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad has put together a coalition of Milwaukee County Leaders, Constitutional
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats marked 60 days until the April 1 Spring Election by knocking on doors, making phone calls, and reaching out to family and friends to talk about the critical importance of electing Judge Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Over the course of two days,
MADISON, Wis. – Disgraced election conspiracy theorist and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is throwing his support behind extreme politician Brad Schimel in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Gableman appeared at a recent event to support Schimel where he spoke on the topic of the “importance of the Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in Spring Primary Election (February 18, 2025). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited UW-Madison to discuss $2 million she secured for the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center to help combat the fentanyl crisis across Wisconsin. However, this funding could be in jeopardy as the Trump administration continues to push cuts to federal funding Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Voter ID law, a commonsense measure supported by a majority of Wisconsinites to ensure fair and secure elections, is once again under threat. Susan Crawford’s longstanding opposition to this critical law – and her history as the attorney seeking to repeal it – further exposes her radical, partisan agenda and willingness
MILWAUKEE — Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will present “Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Teach You: Blacks in History – Part 2,” a Black History Month program, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215
Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care’s “Stop RFK War Room” is releasing a new digital ad calling on senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These ads come ahead of the Senate Finance Committee’s vote to advance
Eight Scholars from Dane County’s One City Schools will help celebrate the start of Black History Month for members of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The Legislative Black Caucus, which includes members of both the State Senate and Assembly, is holding a kick-off celebration for Black History Month on Tuesday, February
City Forward Collective, alongside our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, announce our support for Assembly Bill 1, authored by Representatives Bob Wittke and Todd Novak, and Senate Education Committee Chair John Jagler. Colleston Morgan, CFC’s Executive Director, stated: “Last week’s results on NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, underscore a dire
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MADISON, Wis. — Reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning uncovered Shady Brad Schimel desperately begging for donations from extreme far-right groups and donors. Brad Schimel’s begging demonstrates his extreme priorities and commitment to implementing a far-right agenda that will strip away the rights of Wisconsinites. To save Shady Schimel a trip to
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman touts the prestige of U.S. medical products on the global stage.
Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) emergency rule to strengthen standards to protect more kids from further lead exposure. In Wisconsin, lead poisoning or exposure is defined in state law, which also permits DHS to
WARF is promoting a newly developed process for breaking down PFAS, which could offer another tool for addressing “forever chemicals.” The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation touted the technology as one of its “top licensing prospects” in its clean technology portfolio, based on research conducted at UW-Madison. In remarks provided by