WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on a new Biden Administration memorandum that closely mirrors an amendment she supported to ensure weapons received by any country through U.S. security assistance are used in accordance with international humanitarian law. “As we work to support our allies, I remain

Surrounded by cheering supporters, Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald announced today she is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am running for State Assembly to bring responsive, collaborative, and common sense representation to Madison,” Fitzgerald said. “ We can make positive change happen if we elect representatives

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray to repair the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process so millions of students and their families can plan how to fund their education.   For

MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced that the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program, which awards up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:15 pm on Friday, February 16th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee City Hall at 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss the Reproductive Freedom Act and call upon Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State

MADISON, Wis. — After telling victims of gun violence to “get over it” in the wake of a tragic shooting and repeatedly refusing to take action on common sense solutions that would make our communities safer, Donald Trump is set to pander to the gun lobby once again today and speak to

Yesterday, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed the Petitioners’ response to the independent, nonpartisan consultant’s report in the fair maps litigation Clarke v. WEC. This is the next step forward toward achieving fair maps and representative democracy

MILWAUKEE – A polling memo released today by the Vote Yes for MPS Committee shows voters overwhelmingly support the MPS operating referendum that will be on the April 2 ballot. The poll was conducted by Impact Research.  Highlights from the memo: 86% of voters say improving public education is at

MADISON — Joint Legislative Audit Committee Co-Chairs Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) sent a letter to Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-Designee Blumenfeld pressing her to follow state law and implement all recommendations made by the Legislative Audit Bureau in report 23-26 related to interest earnings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor’s note: Photos of the Winter Policy Conference can be found here and here MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski attended the 2024 National Association of State Dep… Please log in to access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Related to yesterday’s uncharacteristically warm February weather, recent storms – including a tornado in southern Wisconsin – have led consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as possible. The Wisconsin Depart… Please

WEST ALLIS — School Choice Wisconsin Action and its legal ally, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), won a major legal victory Thursday with a judge ruling against the Department of Public Instruction’s “perfection rule” that serves as a major barrier for some families applying to participate in a choice program.

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from American Journal News revealed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) opposes the bipartisan bill to secure our border, which included Senator Tammy Baldwin’s “FEND Off Fentanyl” proposal to target the illegal fentanyl supply chain by disrupting and disbanding the Mexican cartels engaged in fentanyl trafficking. At a closed

Madison – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona) announced plans Friday morning to reallocate $15 million in previously unused funds to support emergency departments in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. This move would ensure continued access to essential services in the wake of HSHS’ departure. “HSHS served over 22,000 patients

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will offer a bachelor of science in professional studies major starting in fall 2024 to promote bachelor’s degree completion for students who have either earned an associate degree or have significant college credits. The UW System Board of Regents on Feb. 9 approved the new

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) just won a major victory in its lawsuit challenging several Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) policies governing applications to participate in a parental choice program. The judge agreed with WILL that DPI’s actions do not comply with statutory rulemaking requirements

Milwaukee, Wis. – Ballots from a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election were counted on February 8 and the initial tally indicates the majority of employees who voted chose to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals.  Joint statement from Tanya Atkinson, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 29, 2024 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Producers who grow and sell potatoes in the follow… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges users of all recreational vehicles to be mindful of safety in this year’s changing conditions when operating throughout the state. With climbing temperatures across the state, many of Wisconsin’s trails are again being used by ATV/UTV riders. However, a lack

EAU CLAIRE – Marshfield Clinic Health System is more than doubling its labor and delivery beds at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire to meet the needs of the community in the wake of the recently announced hospital closures.  MMC-Eau Claire will expand its obstetrics unit from eight beds to 20 beds,