MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three new appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents. The governor has appointed Dana Wachs, Jennifer Staton, and Angela Adams. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three former appointees’ terms on May 1, 2022. “Our

Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is reiterating his past encouragement for the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees to overturn Roe v. Wade — an outcome that would cause “almost all abortions” to “be illegal in Wisconsin.” Via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said late Tuesday that if the leaked

Parental rules about content – not screen time – lead to greater teen well-being MADISON, Wis. — Parents play a major role in whether teens’ use of digital technology is healthy or puts their mental and physical health at risk, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin

Today, the Democratic Governors Association and its allied entities announced $75 million in initial television buy reservations in Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wisconsin this fall. This comes as the DGA continues to break fundraising records, backed by a surge in grassroots and national donors who recognize the vital

Our Wisconsin Revolution stands firmly against the Supreme Court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. We believe this is a reckless and purely political decision by an extremely partisan supreme court. This decision could lead to millions of people losing their access to much needed reproductive care. With reproductive

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Samantha K. Fristoe, 30, Owen, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.   This prison term will

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Kimberly is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of Kimberly. Activities

(Brookfield, WI) – On May 3, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin 2020, an annual publication of Wisconsin abortion data. Since last reported, abortions performed in Wisconsin decreased by 1.2% – from 6,511 to 6,430. Although the margin is small, 81 fewer babies were killed

LA CROSSE, WI – On Monday following reports that the Supreme Court voted to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Senator Brad Pfaff released a statement urging the Governor to call the legislature back to Madison to protect reproductive freedoms at the state level. AP: Wisconsin Democrats urge action

WISCONSIN – In response to media inquiries, Gubernatorial candidate, Timothy S. Ramthun, released the following statement on the leak from the Supreme Court regarding Roe v. Wade: Once again, an individual or group of individuals who are paid by taxpayers to conduct business for the people, has violated protocols and

Sarah Harrison announces her Democratic candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly 13th District to retain the seat of current Rep. Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield), who is seeking the party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Joined by Rep. Sara Rodriguez, Sarah Harrison will formally kick off her campaign with an event at Casablanca

Johnson applauds move that would trigger Wisconsin’s 172-year-old criminal abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of pregnant person MADISON, Wis.—Today Senator Ron Johnson made his thoughts on access to safe, legal abortion very clear. While appearing on Newsmax he lauded the recently revealed draft opinion by the U.S.

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) offered a motion to instruct (MTI) the USICA conferees to reject any proposals to prohibit the possession, acquirement, receipt, transportation, sale, or purchase of mink raised in captivity in the United States for fur production.   “This is truly one of the more inappropriate additions

“If this is the final decision, from my standpoint, it is the correct decision.” MADISON, Wis. – In response to Ron Johnson praising the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion repealing Roe v. Wade as “the correct decision,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Ron

MILWAUKEE — In an interview published on Rumble, a right-wing online video platform, Sen. Ron Johnson stated falsely that it “may be true” that COVID-19 vaccines cause AIDS. In response to this misleading comment from the senator, Dr. Ann Helms, a critical care neurologist in Milwaukee and the Wisconsin State

MILWAUKEE – On Monday evening, it was reported that the United States Supreme Court had voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision, which guaranteed federal protections of abortion rights. County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisors Felesia A. Martin and Liz Sumner released the following statement on the draft opinion. “If the

MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin responded to reporting of a leaked draft opinion of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, previewing what it could mean for the people of Wisconsin. “Last night’s leak confirms our deepest fears that the Supreme

Everyone knows the wisdom embodied in the saying “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The WSJ’s May 2, 2022 editorial argues that we should ignore the blatant fraud that took place in Wisconsin in the November 2020 election as detailed by former Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON –Following the publication of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “We must protect abortion in Wisconsin. We’re not backing down. All people deserve access to reproductive healthcare when they need it, on a timeline that