(WISCONSIN) – Three of four pro-immigrant, pro-worker candidates endorsed by Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLF Action) in Milwaukee and Racine will advance to the Spring General Election on April 5th after being one of the top two vote getters in yesterday’s Primary Election: Juan Miguel Martinez, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor

Following session last night, Governor Evers made an appearance in the Assembly Parlor to deliver his State of the State Address. Rep. Allen issued the following statement in response: “Time and time again, Governor Evers continues to demonstrate that he favors personal gain, unilateral control, government overreach, and inefficient policies

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address: “Yesterday we heard Governor Evers say the State of the State is strong, while he took credit for Republican accomplishments over the past year. “Although the Governor claims

(Madison)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’s 2022 State of the State Address: “A Governor who has stood in the way of the state’s priorities like addressing crime, inflation, business closures, and election security stood in front of a Republican-controlled legislature and shamelessly

The new Wisconsin-specific tool, Enabling Better Places: A User’s Guide to Neighborhood Affordability focuses on bite-sized zoning code changes that can have an immediate impact on the development of much needed affordable housing across the state. The Guide will provide options for local policymakers to adjust their zoning codes and remove regulatory

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break. Thompson said widespread vaccination on university campuses and the rapidly decreasing

Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address. “It took guts last night for Governor Evers’ stand up in the Assembly Chambers and take credit for a Republican-crafted budget with a massive middle class tax cut. Instead, hoping

MADISON –Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address: “Tonight, Governor Evers reminded all Wisconsinites how far we have come in the past year, and how important it is that we work together to address the challenges that lie before us,” Rep.

MADISON, Wis. – Five years ago, UW Health become one of the first large employers in the Madison area to move their lowest rate of pay to $15 per hour. That decision was part of UW Health’s goal to be recognized as an employer of choice that attracts a highly

MILWAUKEE — Following the February 15th primary, the Executive Board of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County unanimously endorsed Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson for Mayor of Milwaukee. While this race is nonpartisan, the Executive Board felt the stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines and said this on

(Waukesha, WI) – With National Battery Day just around the corner on February 18, Waukesha County Recycling and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the dangers of throwing used batteries and electronics in their trash or recycling. “When you put electronics or batteries in your

Milwaukee, Wisc. February 16, 2022 — In the last week, over 500 Wisconsin families have sent more than 1,500 emails to their lawmakers in support of new bills that would expand parental school choice program access and parental rights in education. These bills include LRB-4713-1 and LRB-5987-1, AB 963, AB 967,

MADISON, WI— Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin was excited to join Governor Tony Evers for the State of the State address last night. We were also delighted to be able to visit with State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski before the program kicked off. Thank you Treasurer Godlewski for taking the time to talk

Wisconsin – The Working Families Party is proud to congratulate immigrants rights activist Juan Miguel Martinez for Milwaukee County Supervisor, District 12, violence prevention activist Pheng Thao for Appleton Area School District, At-Large, Diverse & Resilient organizer Nick Ross for Appleton Area School District, At-Large and Citizen Action co-op organizer

MADISON – Senator Roger Roth is renewing his call for Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich to resign over disturbing details emerging from the City of Green Bay’s handling of the counting of absentee ballots from today’s Spring Primary election.  “Already under scrutiny for the city’s handling of the 2020 elections

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Joint Resolution 107 (AJR 107) to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution. The resolution will make overdue reforms to  Wisconsin’s bail system. After voting for passage, he released the following statement:  “It is rare for us as state legislators to amend

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) will soon be hosting its annual members-only game of Cool Choices. Cool Choices is an engagement tool for your workforce to adopt sustainable practices. Cool Choices is a fun game-based platform that inspires workers to adopt sustainable practices and celebrate those

A new short film premiered today by Wisconsin Farmers Union digs in on the concentration crisis in America. “Get Loud: The Fight for the Soul of Agriculture” features voices from WFU, alongside antitrust researcher and author Austin Frerick. The core question at the heart of the film — what kind

The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations, a cross-disability coalition of more than 20 state and local organizations and groups, has significant concerns about two of the bills that are before the Assembly Committee on Education on Wednesday February 16. AB970 would remove existing income limits and participation limits on

BROOKFIELD – Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his fourth State of the State Address in the Wisconsin State Capitol. Governor Evers highlighted signing one of the largest tax cuts in state history, the largest rainy day fund allotment, lowest unemployment rate and number of people unemployed in state history, and