Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit service, and advocacy organization condemns the mass hate crime that occurred last night in Colorado Springs, Colorado and calls for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act. Darryl Morin, Forward Latino National President issued the following statement: “Last night

PORT WASHINGTON, WI — Another respected Wisconsin law officer endorses Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “My entire career as a law enforcement officer has been focused on upholding law and order and I can wholeheartedly say the

Every week, peace activists stand at an intersection in the Milwaukee area in support of peace. This week the focus will be on ending the Saudi led war on Yemen which has caused mass starvation and which has been enabled by military assistance from the United States.  Activists will hold

MADISON – The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) held two public hearings Thursday and officially launched the biennial cycle for what is commonly referred to as the “agreed bill” for unemployment insurance law (UI) changes. Ideas from the hearing, or received in writing, will be discussed by the Council at

Madison, WI (Nov. 18, 2022)— Earlier this week, Dane County and the City of Madison passed their respective 2023 budgets. Included in the budgets was a collective $125,000 increase for the Dane County Double Dollars program. The Dane County Double Dollars program provides matching dollars to individuals and families participating

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc. (United) requiring it to pay a $160,000 penalty for alleged violations of the state’s hazardous substance spills laws and wastewater discharge laws that occurred

Madison, WI — Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected unanimously were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Secretary Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), and

In the states this week, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined local radio stations to discuss Republicans kicking off a messy race for their MAGA base after Democrats defied history in the midterm elections. Earlier this week, Democrats celebrated the one year anniversary of President Biden doing what Trump and his Republican

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. Post Office in Appleton in honor of Officer Mitchell Lundgaard, a member of the Appleton Fire Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency medical call in 2019.  The post office, located

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following the announcement of Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole’s retirement: “I would like to thank Secretary Preston Cole for his many distinguished years of service to our state and local community. “As the Commissioner of the Milwaukee Department of

Washington DC – Look Ahead America’s (LAA) initiative to empower and educate volunteers living in nine states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) on challenging ineligible voters recently concluded. After sending volunteers their county’s potentially ineligible voters – based on public data from the United

The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will soon infuse much needed supports into the Dane County community, County Executive Parisi announced today. A resolution to fund the legislative package, which includes school prevention and harm reduction curriculum, was approved

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 21, 2022, in recognition of the first anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and in remembrance of and respect for the six people who were

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) obtained a court order that immediately prohibits Prehired, LLC, an online proprietary school, from enrolling new Wisconsin students and from collecting fees from Wisconsinites who previously participated in Prehired’s program. The Wisconsin Department of

We are halfway through November, which means lower temperatures and snow are likely here to stay until spring. Due to the colder temps, energy bills are going to start increasing as people turn up their home heaters. Unfortunately, many in our community are unable to afford these increased prices. However,

Washington, D.C. – On National Rural Health Care Day, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Senator Baldwin supported.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 45 attorneys general to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for prescribing buprenorphine, an opioid use disorder treatment. Buprenorphine is one of three medications

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats unanimously voted for Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) to serve as Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement: “I am so pleased to be re-elected to caucus leadership as Sergeant At Arms. Our leadership team (all unanimously re-elected) has navigated through

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was unanimously re-elected Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair, Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse)