PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today marks the 2022 March For Life taking place in Washington DC. Derrick Van Orden released the following statement commemorating the March: “I believe that every child is a child of God and that life begins at conception. I will always work to protect the

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, as the anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade decision approaches, Governor Tony Evers defended access to reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin by urging the Legislature to pass a bill that would repeal the state’s archaic 172-year old abortion ban. There is currently a national assault underway to attack healthcare

This week, Democratic leaders and state parties across the country highlighted the historic progress that President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered for the American people during their first year in office. Despite taking office amid several crises, the President and Vice President moved quickly to deliver results for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public meeting and comment period regarding plans for the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park at 4 p.m. on Jan. 27. The observation tower is currently closed to the public due to safety concerns. The DNR is

MADISON – Today, state legislators and authors of Senate Joint Resolution 61, which asks Wisconsinites if Congress should overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C., reacted to the 12th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling. “Wisconsinites are fed up with the corrupting influence of unlimited special interest spending that was unleashed with the 2010

Appleton, Wis. – Grassroots populist and Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson was listed among a group of swing-state Democratic Senate candidates seeking to counter Republican inroads in “factory towns” by standing up to corporate special interests with a “focus on America’s working class.” The report cited Democratic struggles in manufacturing

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has been endorsed by UAW SE WI CAP Council. UAW SE WI CAP Council released the following statement regarding their endorsement: “We endorse Marina because she has always stood shoulder to shoulder with organized labor as a public official and political leader. Her

Today, a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge denied our emergency request for a stay of his ruling which prohibits the use of drop boxes and assistance with return of absentee ballots. Based on DRW’s understanding of the ruling, it will be difficult if not impossible for many disabled and elderly Wisconsin

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, I talked about some of my favorite things on the first floor of the State Capitol rotunda: cows, milk and ice cream. The Dairy Innovation Hub (DIH) hosted a research poster session at the Capitol to highlight some of their projects at UW-Madison, UW-Platteville and

I do not often weigh in on federal-level legislation. As a state-level official, I try to stick to state-level business in official press releases and columns and leave federal issues to federally elected officials. However, when it comes to voting rights, I feel as though I must speak up. We

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on the state’s drinking water, pets and freshwater ecosystems during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 24-28, 2022. Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week speakers include Bailey Wilmoth (University of Toledo),

The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 92nd Annual MPC Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism contest. The awards competition is open to work originated and published, broadcast or posted online in Wisconsin, by a state-based media outlet, during the year ending December 31, 2021. All

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland today urging him to investigate the ten individuals who fraudulently claimed to be electors from Wisconsin in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. “When individuals lie and commit fraud about our elections and

Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to pass important legislation protecting our Second Amendment rights and supporting Wisconsin’s restaurant industry. “Yesterday we passed important legislation protecting the Second Amendment rights of Wisconsinites,” said Rep. Vorpagel. “Once someone is considered a legal adult, their ability to defend

MADISON, Wis. – Winter is well under way, and UW Health Kids is sharing important safety reminders that will help keep families safe. We are in the thick of the long, cold winter months so now is a great time for a refresher on precautions, according to Rishelle Eithun, child

Milwaukee, Wis. – Posting on social media is a great way to alert a wide range of people about a lost pet. Unfortunately, that same publicity can put you at risk for scams. Con artists comb social posts to find targets who have lost their beloved pets. How the scam works You recently lost your

MADISON, WI- Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) joined with Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Minority Leader Representative Neubauer (D-Racine) to introduce Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 495. This amendment would have instituted Universal Background Checks in Wisconsin. On this, Representative Stubbs released the following statement: “On average, 22

PARK FALLS, WI. JAN. 20, 2022 – A $250,000 state grant to help the city of Park Falls create a park and gateway to its downtown has spurred redevelopment leading to a new bank building, an expanded community clinic and new investments downtown, city leaders say. “The state’s investment is meant

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Law School Poll will release the results of two national surveys of public opinion over two days, Jan. 26-27, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the Marquette Law School

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on multiple GOP gun bills (AB 498, AB 495, AB 518, AB 597). Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response: “These bills are not wanted or needed. The combined efforts of these bills allow for an 18 year old in high school to carry