MADISON, WI–The freedom to vote is a sacred right and the foundation of our democracy, and it is under constant attack in Wisconsin and across the U.S. Today the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin remembers the atrocities that took place last year on Jan. 6. An event that was

MADISON – Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C.: “One year ago today, after demanding then-Vice President Mike Pence refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results, insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol in a violent attempt

One year ago today, a violent far-right mob incited by former President Trump and House Republicans’ “Big Lie” stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn a free and fair American election. Derrick Van Orden’s participation in the deadly assault on our democracy can never be forgotten.  Despite his lies trying

MADISON — Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement one year after the January 6 insurrection in the U.S. Capitol: “Today we remember the lives lost as a result of the attacks on the U.S. Capitol one year ago. We also remember the incredible bravery of so many law enforcement

Public Health Madison & Dane County is supporting DHS-contracted private testing provider, Accelerated Labs, to open an additional mass testing clinic in Dane County to help meet the demand for testing with a sustainable solution amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. The walk-up clinic will open in three phases, beginning on Monday,

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “Today we honor the heroic officers who lost their lives or were injured as a result of the insurrection that took place one year ago. We

BELOIT – State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), the ranking Democratic member of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the failed insurrection on behalf of former President Donald Trump on January 6th, 2021: “As we reflect on the brutal attack on our

The beginning of the year is always a time to reflect on the previous year and plan for the new one. As Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission), I am excited for the year ahead and ask for your continued collaboration as we tackle the

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski marked the one-year anniversary of the violent January 6th insurrection on the nation’s Capitol. Godlewski called attention to the lies Ron Johnson has peddled around the 2020 election and his attempts to subvert the will of the people

MADISON – Many Wisconsin Shares families will see an increase in their subsidy amount this month thanks to a historic rate increase from 35 to 80 percent of the estimated cost of child care. The increase, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, will impact roughly 98 percent of

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health, like many hospital systems, will be allocated doses of the recently authorized oral therapeutics to treat COVID-19, but like current treatment options, supplies will be extremely limited. These new pills and two previously authorized antibody treatments, which studies have shown are likely to be effective

Milwaukee, WI – As we mark the 1-year anniversary of the deadly Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., where a mob of Trump supporters attempted to stop the certification of the Presidential election, Wisconsin Republicans are hard at work on their own insurrection right here at home. Every recount, audit, investigation, and

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Steven S. McCurdy, 64, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 6 years in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more

WEST ALLIS, WI — Jessica Katzenmeyer (D), who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, has released a video statement reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The video can be viewed HERE. A transcript of the

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the anniversary of the violent insurrection on January 6, 2021:    “Today, we solemnly observe one year since the insurrection on January 6 and the worst attack on our nation’s Capitol since the War of 1812. On that dark day, Wisconsinites

Dear Marquette community, Marquette University is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. As was shared before Winter Break, we have been closely monitoring evolving developments related to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. We remain committed to providing a high-quality and safe in-person learning experience – a hallmark of a transformational Catholic, Jesuit

MADISON – Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement thanking Representative Beth Meyers for her outstanding service to the state of Wisconsin: “Representative Meyers has always been a pleasure to work with. Her honesty and integrity have been valuable assets to our caucus and her constituency. Representative

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Fitzgerald joined 178 of his Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Republican colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in opposition to the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly

Milwaukee, WI – The following statement was released by Business Manager Dean Warsh of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 in regard to Collectivo Coffee Roasters decision to file a review of the Regional Director’s decision with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): “Colectivo Coffee Roasters decision to

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson is continuing to spread disinformation about COVID and the vaccine to distract from his many failures as a Senator. Johnson’s disinformation hinders medical professionals and prolongs business owners’ ability to recover from the pandemic. Check out coverage about Johnson’s most recent COVID comments:  The Washington