Milwaukee, WI – The MKE 2024 Host Committee is naming Alison Prange as the organization’s Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor. Prange, a longtime leader of successful nonprofit organizations nationally and in Wisconsin, will serve as the Host Committee’s top staffer. She will work alongside the group’s CEO Steve King and

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Governor Evers released his recommendations for Wisconsin’s Capital Budget. This budget focuses on building projects around the state. Within the 16th Assembly District, the governor recommended $10.75 million for the Marquette School of Dentistry. In addition, he recommended $5 million for the Bronzeville Center for the Arts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to reintroduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, comprehensive labor legislation to protect workers’ right to stand together

MADISON, Wis. – As Attorney General Josh Kaul advocates for a 2023-2025 Crime Fighting Budget for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), today he hosted the first of three tours for legislators at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL). The tours offer lawmakers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the critical

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced the endorsement of former Governor Jim Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I’m proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Janet is a community leader, a veteran prosecutor, and a lifelong advocate for victims of crime

RIPON — “Marijuana: Legalize It or Criticize It?” will be held March 2 at Ripon College. The panel presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the Ripon College campus. The talk is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Center

MADISON, Wis. —  In honor of National Women’s History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Lee Snodgrass released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Lee Snodgrass: “Today marks the start of National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable women

MADISON, Wis. — Over the last nine months, three Black transgender women have been murdered in Milwaukee. Their names are Brazil Johnson, Regina “Mya” Allen, and Cashay Henderson. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “The hate and violence against transgender people must end. Everyone, in every community,

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans introduced the Parents Bill of Rights Act to empower parents and hold school districts accountable. House Republicans delivered on our promise to protect our children’s educations based on five commonsense principles: 1. Parents have the right to know what’s being taught; 2. Parents have the right to be

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 347, the REIN IN Act, legislation to require the Administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them. “Inflation is clobbering workers, families, and seniors on fixed incomes. The federal government is

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. “As a former justice, I understand the high stakes of this election and the importance of a Supreme Court that protects the constitutional rights of

Madison, Wis. – DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today outlined plans for the State of Wisconsin to optimize its building footprint in Madison and Milwaukee, enhance access to government services, and save taxpayers money. Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 Plan that called for the State to evaluate and modernize the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act to protect and expand the rights of airplane passengers with disabilities, improve air travel safety, and close service gaps that passengers with disabilities frequently encounter in air travel. “I’ve heard firsthand from Wisconsinites who have had their

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and Chippewa Valley regional legislators are praising the announcement that Governor Tony Evers’ has included completion funding for UW-Eau Claire’s Science and Health Sciences Building in his proposed 2023-25 state capital budget. “As much as this project is critical to UW-Eau Claire fulfilling

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) shared powerful remarks at a Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing discussing accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. In the hearing, Van Orden read an email he received from the family member of a U.S. Army veteran who

“Unions are the backbone of the middle-class and have helped millions of working people access family-supporting jobs with good benefits. Unions have used their collective voice to advocate for a better deal for all working families – like increases to the minimum wage, affordable health care, pension protections, and good public schools.  They

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 28, 2023 – Today, the State of Wisconsin proposed a life-saving investment of $10 million to expand the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI), located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This grant, made possible through the capital budget, would positively affect patients from across the globe who are battling cancer, clotting disorders,

MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Great public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and the foundation of a strong

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending the frozen road declaration for southern Wisconsin Zone 4 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 and enacting Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5. As warmer weather continues, further Zones will be added depending on frost tube readings. WisDOT and county