MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 with a positive balance of $7.07 billion—eclipsing last year’s record-breaking $4.3 billion balance. In addition, the state maintained its ‘rainy day’ fund (Budget Stabilization Fund) at a record-high $1.8 billion, according to the new Annual

STEVENS POINT, Wis—State Representative Katrina Shankland announced today her campaign has raised over $100,000 in the first two weeks of her campaign for Wisconsin’s third congressional district. “Our pro-worker, pro-democracy, and pro-reproductive freedom campaign has been gaining momentum since day one,” said Shankland. “I’m so proud of the outpouring of

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin announced that it will continue to push for systemic equality for historically excluded communities by launching its Know Your Rights tour throughout the City of Milwaukee, beginning in November.  The series of events, which will be hosted with community partners, aims to empower Black

[Madison, Wis.] – Leaders from Wisconsin’s arts and creative sector have partnered with Americans for the Arts (AFTA) for a National Legislative Fly-in, providing them an opportunity to discuss support for the arts and creative sector. Imagine MKE Executive Director Adam Braatz and Create Wisconsin Executive Director Anne Katz are

Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a public forum titled, “Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Abortion Care Myths” on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be via Zoom and in-person at Summit Place, 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis. The event is

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The Pitzo for Judge campaign adds another high-profile endorsement as former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced her support of Assistant District Attorney Jack Pitzo for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12.  “I’m proud to endorse Jack for Waukesha County Judge. As a prosecutor, Jack works tirelessly to protect our community

(Cleveland, Ohio) – The region’s Governors and Premiers are gathering through the weekend for their 2023 Leadership Summit and celebrating 40 years of working together through the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP). Today they announced the continued expansion of GSGP’s 100% fish initiative with a corporate

Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 14 – On Saturday, October 14, climate activists held peaceful sit-ins at three Chase banks in Wisconsin – two in Madison and one in Milwaukee.  Ranging in age from 22 to 82 years old, ten activists occupied branches of Chase Bank in downtown Madison and

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Saturday, October 14, 2023. At approximately 5:55 a.m., officers with the Fond du

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) voted in favor of women yesterday. Legislation in the Assembly passed ensuring that the many years of hard fought gains in women’s sports remain.  Title IX, a landmark federal law enacted in 1972 became law and over the past four decades has been instrumental

At a time of deep suffering in Israel and Palestine, when Jewish grief is being weaponized to support the blockade and massacre of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Jewish Voice for Peace – Milwaukee applauds state representatives Ryan Clancy and Darrin Madison for their conscientious abstention from Wisconsin State Assembly Joint

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited with local stakeholders in Platteville to highlight the $2.5 million she secured for Southwest Health to construct a new childcare center. Senator Baldwin also met with Energizer employees in Fenimore who will be impacted by the closure of the local Energizer plant.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) this week took several bipartisan actions to support Israel and crack down on terrorist groups like Hamas in the wake of last week’s horrific and unprovoked terrorist attack against Israel. These actions include introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen sanctions on Hamas and other terrorist

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and James P. McGovern (MA-02) are today leading 55 of their colleagues in condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel, calling for Israeli military operations to follow the rules of international humanitarian law,

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding the anti-trans bills put forward by Assembly Republicans. “These bills are extremely harmful to our LGBTQ+ communities. They are a blatant attempt to codify discrimination and perpetuate damaging, inaccurate, and deeply offensive stereotypes against the trans community.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state’s 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Pheasant hunters need a valid small game license and a 2023 Pheasant Stamp, which can be purchased through the Go

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MADISON – This week, Representative Lori Palmeri and Representative Michael Schraa, on behalf of  the Wisconsin State Assembly, recognized Mee and Lee Yang as recipients of the 2023-24 Hometown  Hero Award for their service and community advocacy in Oshkosh for both the Hmong population and  the betterment of the entire