MADISON – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) convened today to consider and unanimously approve a plan for the distribution of $31 million in opioid settlement funds. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez highlighted a portion of the plan that will benefit a Milwaukee provider called Meta House. “We are proud to approve a

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined community advocates to announce the Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a nearly $740,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, as part of his 2023 budget. “More Dane County residents than ever before are dying of drug poisoning. Just one pill laced

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announced its support for the guidance that the Wisconsin Elections Commission released to local clerks regarding the return of absentee ballots under the Federal Voting Rights Act. This guidance, released yesterday, comes as a result of the Aug. 30 U.S. District Court for the Western

The DGA-backed Alliance for Common Sense is launching a new TV ad slamming Tim Michels for funding a group that uses cell phone data to track women when they go near abortion clinics. Watch the 30-second ad, “Ankle Bracelet,” here.  “Tim Michels has already said he supports Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, which would

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – In 2018, Governor Evers ran on reducing the state’s prison population by half. Instead, we’ve seen homicides, violent crime, car thefts and drug overdoses skyrocket throughout the state of Wisconsin. He’s pardoned more people than any previous governor, and his Parole Commission has released some

MILWAUKEE—Today, Alejandro Verdin, Campaign Manager for Judge Janet for Justice released the following statement:  “We welcome Dan Kelly to the race to provide a strong contrast with Judge Janet Protasiewicz. Dan Kelly is a radical right-wing extremist with views about the law far out of the mainstream, and he is

(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann has appointed Matt Furno as the new Samaritan Campus Administrator to replace outgoing administrator Taya Walk, who submitted her resignation effective September 30, 2022. Furno was previously the Campus Administrator from 2013 – 2016 and is currently the Policy Director for Washington County. In

Contact: Jim Flaherty| Associate State Director – Communications AARP Wisconsin Mobile: 608-698-0928 MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announced its support for the guidance that the Wisconsin Elections Commission released to local clerks regarding the return of absentee ballots under the Federal Voting Rights Act. This guidance, released yesterday, comes as

With the conclusion of the August partisan primary election in Wisconsin on August 9th, the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate have been determined for the upcoming November 8th general election. Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature will now make their case to the voters

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 6, the Committee on Personnel unanimously recommended for adoption a resolution authored by Supervisor Peter Burgelis recognizing the progress Milwaukee County has made as an organization in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It also encourages further support for an approach recognizing the effects of intersectionality on individuals facing discrimination and promotes intentional LGBTQ+ inclusivity

MADISON, WI–Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the White vs. WEC  decision to prevent clerks from filling in incomplete addresses on witness certificates.  “The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is very disappointed for Wisconsin absentee voters

Last week, Tim Michels came under fire for using his and his wife’s personal foundation to fund radical anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Now, new reporting is showing exactly where some of Tim Michels’ $200,000 in donations to radical anti-abortion groups is going, and what it’s being used for.  The Wisconsin Examiner reports

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced another round of statewide Democracy Defenders, the second in a series within our 2022 Democracy Targets. The full list is available here.  The NDRC’s newly-expanded electoral program is shining a spotlight on races that are essential to safeguarding our democracy in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Archery and crossbow deer seasons will soon be underway. Elk sometimes venture outside of the elk management zones, especially during

Platteville City Manager Adam Ruechel was appointed to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board of Directors bringing his experience in local government to the statewide governing body. The League is comprised of more than 600 members, representing both small and large cities and villages in rural and urban Wisconsin.  “I can’t

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leading education, policy and advocacy organizations – including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced on Thursday the formation of an unprecedented coalition to empower parents and expand educational opportunities for students. The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition for Education Freedom includes seven leading groups that have a

Message from Libby Sobic: “I am proud to co-chair this coalition and feel honored to work with so many organizations that are dedicated to improving Wisconsin education and advancing a reform agenda that will ensure every child has access to a high-quality education.” The News: The newly formed Wisconsin Coalition

A clinical trial evaluating alternative strategies for administering the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine to increase the number of available doses has begun enrolling adult volunteers. The trial, which will enroll more than 200 adults across eight U.S. research sites, is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),

Madison, WI– Amy Loudenbeck, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, has received the endorsement of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture Committee. “As a legislator, I have had the privilege of representing a district with deep roots in agriculture and advocating for policies that