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MADISON – Today marks what should be a celebration of the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe vs Wade. Wisconsinites are left to fight for their reproductive freedom in response to a Republican proposal to ban abortions
VIRTUAL – Today, to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, physicians from across the country gathered virtually to share how a national abortion ban, possible now in the wake of the reversal of Roe,
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago, the Supreme Court took away womens’ right to make their own medical decisions by overturning Roe v. Wade. Since then, Wisconsinites have been living under one of the strictest abortion bans in the country which dates
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez were joined by Democratic leaders, medical providers, and local advocates for WisDems Community Conversations: Roe v. Wade at 51. Speakers discussed how reproductive freedom will be front and center for voters
LA CROSSE, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. “I am proud to endorse Katrina Shankland because she is an experienced and effective legislator. Katrina is the
Madison, WI – Today is the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision by the United States Supreme Court, which recognized a woman’s constitutional right to make reproductive health care decisions without government involvement. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as Vice President Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin on January 22, 2024: “Wisconsin workers are excited to have Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin. Vice President Harris is working hand-in-hand
The News: As part of this year’s celebration of School Choice Week, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its annual Apples to Apples report, which gives an honest assessment of how Wisconsin schools and districts are performing. Educational options
States lead on climate by building transportation systems that provide better choices. To get us there, a coalition of national and state climate and transportation organizations sent letters today to governors in 22 states who are on the record supporting climate action,
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Wisconsin on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “51 years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Today, Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association Chair and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan shared the following statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “It’s simple: in this country, we have the constitutional right to make decisions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kathleen Kostock to serve as Walworth County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Jacobs, effective Dec. 10, 2023. Kostock will serve for
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Waukesha County to launch her “Reproductive Freedoms Tour.” In response, Gracie Skogman, Legislative/PAC Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “Vice President Harris’ tour is more aptly named ‘Reproductive Injustice.’ Women
Supervisor Coggs-Jones has submitted a resolution in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign for consideration by the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 22, 10:30 AM in the County Board meeting room. MICAH members have been reaching out to
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Milwaukee to kick off her national Reproductive Freedoms Tour and the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and abortion storytellers and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Democratic Mayors Association elected Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as their new President, along with Vice Presidents Mayor Justin Bibb (Cleveland, OH), Mayor Levar Stoney (Richmond, VA), Mayor Todd Gloria (San Diego, CA), and Mayor Paige Cognetti (Scranton, PA). Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison, WI) was … Please log in to
Today, Assembly Bill 975 was released, relating to: prohibiting abortion if the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child is 14 or more weeks and requiring a referendum. The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition opposes the introduction of an abortion referendum during a
WASHINGTON — The Wisconsin legislative session kicked off this week, and Republican extremism is on full display. Republican lawmakers in the Assembly passed two dangerous bills: one attacking LGBTQ+ freedom and undermining school curriculum, and another reducing gun safety. One bill
MADISON – From record-low unemployment to all-time high participation in key workforce programs, the year 2023 delivered historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov. Tony Evers. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce
MILWAUKEE – Each year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper releases an Annual River Basin Report Card, detailing the health of the Milwaukee River Basin’s three major waterways: the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River. This year’s report highlights the critical need
MADISON – Today marks what should be a celebration of the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe vs Wade. Wisconsinites are left to fight for their reproductive freedom in response to a Republican proposal to ban abortions after 13 weeks of pregnancy. Representative Lisa Subeck released the
VIRTUAL – Today, to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, physicians from across the country gathered virtually to share how a national abortion ban, possible now in the wake of the reversal of Roe, would impede the practice of medicine and harm women’s health.
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago, the Supreme Court took away womens’ right to make their own medical decisions by overturning Roe v. Wade. Since then, Wisconsinites have been living under one of the strictest abortion bans in the country which dates back to 1849. Here in Wisconsin, Mitch McConnell and DC
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez were joined by Democratic leaders, medical providers, and local advocates for WisDems Community Conversations: Roe v. Wade at 51. Speakers discussed how reproductive freedom will be front and center for voters this November and highlighted the contrast between Donald Trump, who
LA CROSSE, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. “I am proud to endorse Katrina Shankland because she is an experienced and effective legislator. Katrina is the leader we need representing WI-03 and I am excited about
Madison, WI – Today is the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision by the United States Supreme Court, which recognized a woman’s constitutional right to make reproductive health care decisions without government involvement. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on the anniversary: “The recent attacks on reproductive
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as Vice President Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin on January 22, 2024: “Wisconsin workers are excited to have Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin. Vice President Harris is working hand-in-hand with President Joe Biden to expand collective bargaining rights for
The News: As part of this year’s celebration of School Choice Week, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its annual Apples to Apples report, which gives an honest assessment of how Wisconsin schools and districts are performing. Educational options like private school choice and charter schools continue to provide
States lead on climate by building transportation systems that provide better choices. To get us there, a coalition of national and state climate and transportation organizations sent letters today to governors in 22 states who are on the record supporting climate action, urging them to set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Wisconsin on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “51 years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade that protected the right to choose for
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Today, Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association Chair and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan shared the following statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “It’s simple: in this country, we have the constitutional right to make decisions about our own bodies – how, when, and if to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kathleen Kostock to serve as Walworth County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Jacobs, effective Dec. 10, 2023. Kostock will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Jan. 5, 2025.
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Waukesha County to launch her “Reproductive Freedoms Tour.” In response, Gracie Skogman, Legislative/PAC Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “Vice President Harris’ tour is more aptly named ‘Reproductive Injustice.’ Women deserve better than the lies, hopelessness, and death perpetuated by
Supervisor Coggs-Jones has submitted a resolution in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign for consideration by the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 22, 10:30 AM in the County Board meeting room. MICAH members have been reaching out to County Supervisors and will be in attendance at the meeting
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Milwaukee to kick off her national Reproductive Freedoms Tour and the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and abortion storytellers and advocates joined Free & Just at Affiliated Medical Services in Milwaukee. Affiliated …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Democratic Mayors Association elected Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as their new President, along with Vice Presidents Mayor Justin Bibb (Cleveland, OH), Mayor Levar Stoney (Richmond, VA), Mayor Todd Gloria (San Diego, CA), and Mayor Paige Cognetti (Scranton, PA). Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison, WI) was … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Today, Assembly Bill 975 was released, relating to: prohibiting abortion if the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child is 14 or more weeks and requiring a referendum. The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition opposes the introduction of an abortion referendum during a time when the current state statute continues to proceed through
WASHINGTON — The Wisconsin legislative session kicked off this week, and Republican extremism is on full display. Republican lawmakers in the Assembly passed two dangerous bills: one attacking LGBTQ+ freedom and undermining school curriculum, and another reducing gun safety. One bill passed along party lines would force teachers to out LGBTQ+ students to
MADISON – From record-low unemployment to all-time high participation in key workforce programs, the year 2023 delivered historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov. Tony Evers. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)’s latest annual report showcases the many achievements by DWD and
MILWAUKEE – Each year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper releases an Annual River Basin Report Card, detailing the health of the Milwaukee River Basin’s three major waterways: the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River. This year’s report highlights the critical need for a collaborative and innovative approach to solving water-related issues.