MADISON—APRIL 4—Statement from Steven Webb II, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin:  “The results tonight send a clear message: Wisconsinites are committed to reproductive freedom and upholding our state’s proud tradition of civic engagement, even in the face of politicized attempts to undermine their right to vote.  “We

It is with great pride that the Wisconsin labor movement celebrates this victory. Union activists across the state mobilized and rallied working people to engage in the election and carefully consider the qualifications of the candidates. In the end, it was Janet’s judicial record of standing up for fairness and

Milwaukee, WI – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference President Dean A. Warsh has released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s working families made a clear statement today,” said IBEW State Conference President Dean A. Warsh. “The voters of Wisconsin are hungry for a change in how our state’s highest court

Tonight, Wisconsin voters rejected the conservative Supreme Court nominee, twice-loser Dan Kelly, in favor of liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz. Kelly’s loss reflects the clear will of the people of Wisconsin, who understood the danger of having an anti-abortion rights, anti-fair maps judge on a 4-3 Supreme Court. Kelly faced negative headline after

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Danielle Butterfield, Executive Director of Priorities USA, issued the following statement in response to Justice-Elect Janet Protasiewicz’s victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: “Congratulations to Justice-Elect Protasiewicz, her campaign staff and Democrats across Wisconsin for their efforts to organize and win for a critical state Supreme Court seat.

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ endorsed candidate Judge Janet Protasiewicz was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court tonight. The victory follows Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC’s record breaking spring election program. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say on Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz’s victory: “This is a major victory for voters in

In response to Judge Protasiewicz’s youth-powered win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, NextGen PAC President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “Young people are the future of progressive politics and the future of our democracy. Today’s victory for Judge Janet Protasiewicz proves yet again that when you invest and

MADISON – The Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its Single Audit (report 23-4), a federally-required annual audit that evaluated state agencies’ administration of $20.2 billion in federal financial assistance during fiscal year 2021-22. In response to this report, Joint Legislative Audit Co-chairs Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Robert

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Joseph Clark, assistant professor of chemistry in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER grant, the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty. The $650,000 grant will be used to develop new reactions for precision

April 4, 2023 – As voters head to the polls today, American Majority Action (AMA) has just surpassed 35,000 knocks on the doors of targeted voters in Wisconsin. AMA is leading the effort to turn out conservative voters, whether it be in person on election day, or with an absentee

Governor schedules bill signing for Co-Chairs’ legislation during public hearing Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after receiving an invitation for the bill signing for Assembly Bill (AB) 28.  Sen.

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, along with 30 other organizations, submitted a letter to all members of the Wisconsin legislature encouraging their co-sponsorship of LRB 2553 and 2631 to create the Agricultural Road Improvement Program at the Department of Transportation. “If you ask any farmer, they will tell you one of

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimonies as prepared for delivery by members of Cabinet at upcoming Joint Committee on Finance listening sessions on the 2023-25 biennial budget. These testimonies are the first two in a series which will continue to advocate for the passage of Gov.

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s eighth state command chief is eager to hit the ground running to meet the coming challenges not just to the organization, but the nation. “It’s an awesome time to be in the Wisconsin Air National Guard,” said Chief Master Sgt. Chad Workman,

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for changing weather conditions as severe weather season begins. Drivers are encouraged to be weather aware in the spring and summer months, when severe conditions like thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes are common. “Safe driving conditions can quickly turn dangerous when a storm moves

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced two bills to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to life-saving medications for Wisconsin families. The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act would punish big drug companies for raising prescription drug prices faster than the rate of inflation and the Ensuring Timely Access to

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford. Menke replaces Ford, who will become Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. Ford has been the Chancellor at UW-Parkside since 2009. “Chancellor Ford

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “If You Care, Leave Them There.” Fourth, fifth and sixth graders across Wisconsin were invited to submit posters that spread the word about keeping all wildlife

The federal government announced a notice of funding opportunity for communities to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to improve roadway safety. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has resources to support communities applying for these competitive federal discretionary grants. Grant awards in this second round of