MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz tonight announced the endorsement of Justice Jill Karofsky for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Wisconsinites need a Supreme Court justice who will always uphold the constitution, rather than promote a right-wing political agenda. Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be an independent justice – and

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “In a race that will determine the future of democracy in Wisconsin and decide the very nature of freedom for generations of Wisconsinites, the Democratic Party

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Tonight, Judge Janet Protasiewicz advanced to the April 4th general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, earning more votes than any other candidate on the primary ballot.  Below are excerpts of Protasiewicz’s remarks, as prepared for delivery at the campaign’s election night party in Milwaukee: I’m honored that

Washington, D.C. – State Assemblyman Dan Knodl (AD-24) secured a victory in the Republican primary tonight for Wisconsin’s Senate District 8 and will face off against Democrat Jodi Habush in the general election. The Republican State Leadership Committee released the following statement on Knodl’s win.  “Congratulations to Assemblyman Dan Knodl on securing a victory in

MADISON – On Friday, Representative Lisa Subeck was elected to represent Wisconsin on the Executive Board of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC). Representative Subeck has been an active member of the organization since 2015, serving on multiple task forces and working groups. Organized by the Council of State

(Wisconsin) – On Tuesday afternoon the Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, held a press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol. See the Facebook livestream here  or on YouTube here. Speakers included (in order): Reverend Breanna Illéné from

MADISON, Wis. – The SEIU Wisconsin State Council announced today the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court and of four candidates in local races in Tuesday’s primary.   State Council President Brenda Frary made the following statement: “Wisconsin needs fairness for voters and workers and the Court’s rightward

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit on behalf of retirement account participants, Rick Braun and Fred Luehrs, against the U.S. Secretary of Labor for a new rule permitting the use of environmental, social, and governance (commonly referred to as “ESG”) factors in retirement investing. The suit

Forty-four persons lost their lives in 1,770 Dane County injury-related motor vehicle crashes last year, according to preliminary data from the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), which reviews county crash data reported by police departments and the WI State Patrol. The number of crashes with injuries decreased 22% from 2021 but

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters. The closure is to ensure the backstop for the handgun range is working

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Women’s Council is pleased to share recent changes to its leadership and announce new members: Jenifer D. Cole was hired in the fall to serve as the new Executive Director for the Women’s Council. She replaces former director, Christine Lidbury, who retired after 18 years of service in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and John Thune (R-SD) to introduce the Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act, bipartisan legislation which updates the Communications Act of 1934 by requiring social media companies to establish clear content moderation policies and holding them accountable

[Madison, Wis.] — Today, leading advocates for women’s health praised a new bill, authored by Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Rep. Nate Gustafson, which increases critical access to essential breast cancer screenings. Roughly two out of five women have dense breast tissue where a mammogram alone cannot effectively detect evidence of breast cancer, and

Madison, Wis. — Today, Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Rep. Nate Gustafson introduced legislation to eliminate patient cost-sharing for breast imaging services. This critical women’s health initiative will increase access to life-saving cancer screenings for those who need it. Under current state law, health insurance policies are required to provide two mammographic screenings

In Case You Missed It, the Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is already delivering results for the people of Wisconsin. To date, $218 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Wisconsin with over 170 specific

At approximately 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Green County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in the downtown area of the Village of Brooklyn and were notified shortly thereafter that a shot had been fired by an individual involved in the disturbance.  Upon their arrival, deputies locked

Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse), the state coalition supporting domestic violence service providers, applauds Governor Evers for an historical investment in domestic violence victim services and prevention. The 2023-25 Executive Budget released by Governor Evers on February 15 centers the diverse needs of Wisconsin survivors by increasing the domestic violence-related

WISCONSIN — Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM) and its local partners plan for a final push to increase voter turnout in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary. Voters will decide which candidates for state supreme court justice will face off in the general election on April 4. This high-profile nonpartisan race

RENEW Wisconsin has appointed Beata Wierzba as Government Affairs Director following the retirement of Jim Boullion.  Wierzba has been involved in government affairs for over 20 years, with previous positions at Nsight, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, and the Wisconsin State Legislature.  “I am

Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government released a brand new report – Reimagining Wisconsin Government for the 21st Century – that presents a clear roadmap for modernizing and strengthening state government, removing its inefficiencies, and shrinking its size and footprint in Madison. Click here for the full report. The IRG policy team