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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – On Sunday, January 14, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement offering his full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump as he seeks a second term of office in 2024, after participating in a campaign rally
Dane County Treasurer Adam Gallagher has long appreciated Senator Agard’s personal attention to those she represents and formally endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive. During her community meet-and-greets and professional office visits, Melissa Agard listens and responds to her
(WAUKESHA, WI)- Today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, County Executive Paul Farrow has extended a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather that hit the area. The declaration remains in effect through Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The
(Madison) – Today, the Assembly Committee on Family Law passed AB 510, legislation which mirrors extremist policy from states such as Florida which seeks to dictate the curriculum in our schools and eliminate even the mention of race or gender. The
Milwaukee State Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-12) is seeking undergraduate student interns to be at the State Capitol for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring semester. These high energy internships are unpaid but will provide valuable skills
MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12
Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to
Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary
Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender. In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced additional steps to provide life changing relief to Wisconsin students and families. Starting next month, Wisconsin borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who took out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for
After weeks of wondering if a “real” Wisconsin winter was ever going to come… it’s here! As you clear your driveway and shovel your sidewalk, remember to be Salt Wise to protect our lakes, rivers and groundwater. The Impacts Of Too Much
MADISON, WI – Following the tragic death of brothers Legend Sims, 8, and Antwon Amos, Jr., 6, who fell into a partially frozen retention pond in Sun Prairie on Friday, January 5, 2024 and subsequently passed away from their injuries,
Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the long overdue strikes the US and its partners launched against the Houthis in Yemen. Read the highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch
Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), released legislation which moves funding to child care centers to provide 4K programs. “For far too long, local schools have contractually limited child care centers offering 4K services. The practice of moving four-year-olds
MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin families if he gets another
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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). During her time with IAIS, she assisted in the development
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) as well as Eastern
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – On Sunday, January 14, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement offering his full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump as he seeks a second term of office in 2024, after participating in a campaign rally in Indianola, IA ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. “I’m proud
Dane County Treasurer Adam Gallagher has long appreciated Senator Agard’s personal attention to those she represents and formally endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive. During her community meet-and-greets and professional office visits, Melissa Agard listens and responds to her constituents’ needs in the towns, villages, and cities throughout Dane
(WAUKESHA, WI)- Today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, County Executive Paul Farrow has extended a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather that hit the area. The declaration remains in effect through Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The amount of snowfall and blowing winds has created dangerous travel
(Madison) – Today, the Assembly Committee on Family Law passed AB 510, legislation which mirrors extremist policy from states such as Florida which seeks to dictate the curriculum in our schools and eliminate even the mention of race or gender. The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) vehemently condemns this
Milwaukee State Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-12) is seeking undergraduate student interns to be at the State Capitol for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring semester. These high energy internships are unpaid but will provide valuable skills in political communications and a helpful insight into state government.
MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12 deadline for parties to file remedial maps. Today Senator Tim
Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process, creating an environment vital for business growth. This r… Please
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, and increase
Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary election voter guide will be published January 30 on vote411.org which is
Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the Court sided with the Wisconsin voters in its
Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender. In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State Public Defender, is vital to protecting fundamental constitutional rights. The
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced additional steps to provide life changing relief to Wisconsin students and families. Starting next month, Wisconsin borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who took out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for 10 years will get their remaining student debt canceled immediately.
After weeks of wondering if a “real” Wisconsin winter was ever going to come… it’s here! As you clear your driveway and shovel your sidewalk, remember to be Salt Wise to protect our lakes, rivers and groundwater. The Impacts Of Too Much Salt Although salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, using
MADISON, WI – Following the tragic death of brothers Legend Sims, 8, and Antwon Amos, Jr., 6, who fell into a partially frozen retention pond in Sun Prairie on Friday, January 5, 2024 and subsequently passed away from their injuries, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Words cannot
Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the long overdue strikes the US and its partners launched against the Houthis in Yemen. Read the highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch the full interview. On the necessity for the Biden administration
Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), released legislation which moves funding to child care centers to provide 4K programs. “For far too long, local schools have contractually limited child care centers offering 4K services. The practice of moving four-year-olds from child care centers to public schools has significantly contributed
MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin families if he gets another chance. This comes just days after Trump said he’s rooting for the