Today in Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Nokia and Sanmina Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to invest in high-speed internet, boost domestic manufacturing, and create good jobs. Vice President Harris’ visit coincides with Nokia announcing the manufacturing of broadband network

Contact: Tom SheehanPublic Information Officer(608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today thatMilwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the interimDirector of State Courts beginning on August 3, 2023. Judge Skwierawski will take a leave fromher position on the Milwaukee

MADISON – Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding the gerrymandering litigation filed today with the Wisconsin Supreme court. “Today’s litigation reflects the concerns of Wisconsinites. Our votes have been silenced by the GOP’s gerrymandered districts for too long. “Wisconsin voters now have the opportunity to fight for

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, a coalition of groups fighting for fair electoral representation filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to examine the legality of the current legislative maps. Current maps heavily favor legislative Republicans as they hold a super-majority in the Senate and are two seats shy

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin voiced its support for a lawsuit filed today challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s undemocratic and highly partisan legislative maps. Dr. Melinda Brennan, the executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Extreme partisan gerrymandering has turned Wisconsin’s redistricting process into a political

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Bare released the following statement: “The integrity of our democracy was the top issue I heard last year while knocking on over 10,000 doors in a district I won with 70% of the vote. That integrity is compromised by partisan gerrymandering. Our system of checks and

Following the indictment of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, here’s a reminder that Derrick Van Orden attended the “Stop the Steal” rally and was caught trespassing at the Capitol with his fellow insurrectionists – despite his attempts to deny it. Just last week, Van Orden screamed at high

MADISON–In response to the Law Forward lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The maps are rigged–Wisconsin’s legislative maps are rigged! For over a decade, the GOP’s gerrymander has allowed them to ignore widely popular legislation without so much as allowing

MADISON –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that challenges Wisconsin’s current legislative maps. For too long, our voters’ will has been subverted by unrepresentative legislative maps. With this recent challenge, our Wisconsin voters will have their day in court.”

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Peacock will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.  “Ann Peacock

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announced today his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next deputy secretary. Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female deputy secretary after serving as the administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016. As chief operating officer, she will oversee the department’s operations

August 2, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Season, the theater plans to break ground in late May 2024 with a targeted grand opening of the new Associated Bank Theater Center in Fall 2025 with a full season of exciting offerings. During

MADISON, Wis. — In response to a new challenge of Wisconsin’s extreme partisan gerrymandering, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s lawsuit challenging our state’s extreme partisan gerrymander is good news for democracy in Wisconsin. For more than a decade, Republican politicians in Madison have used their gerrymandered

Chief Justice Annette Kingsland ZieglerWisconsin Supreme Court(608) 266-1881 Madison, Wisconsin (August 2, 2023) – The unauthorized action taken today by some ofmy colleagues firing Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick is flawed procedurally,legally, and on its merits. As Chief Justice, I contemplated actions I might take toattempt to stop this

(MILWAUKEE) — Three MPS schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a rigorous, multiyear application process. The program encourages critical thinking and helps prepare students for postsecondary life in a global society. Milwaukee Public Schools’ new IB Primary Years Programmes are at ALBA (Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes), 1712

Madison – Today the Wisconsin Arts Board celebrates its 50th Anniversary in service to the people of Wisconsin. Former Governor Patrick Lucey signed the biennial budget bill creating the Arts Board on August 2, 1973. We will commemorate this 50th Anniversary year and celebrate the Arts Board and its work

In 2011 I lost my father to Alzheimer’s disease, and for years before that, I watched as my parents struggled to navigate their constantly evolving reality that was fraught with heartbreak and nervousness in anticipation of what may happen next. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and terminal disease that transforms the

BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) reacted to the filing of Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, a newly-filed lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering under the Wisconsin Constitution: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that directly challenges the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Rigged maps have hurt

Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities to get your children involved in fun and free activities throughout the City of Milwaukee before school starts in the coming weeks. “Milwaukee is rich with opportunities for our young people. Great organizations throughout the city have stepped up

Washington, D.C. – Today, John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the legal challenge against Wisconsin’s gerrymandered state legislative maps:  “For more than a decade, Wisconsinites have been reduced to voting on some of the most egregiously gerrymandered state legislative