Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined the introduction of legislation to restore the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA) and stop the spreading scourge of voter suppression. The legislation – the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – is named after an icon of the Civil Rights movement, the late Congressman John Lewis, and reflects

Misinformation on social media has presented significant threats to both public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and democracy throughout the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Now, a team of researchers led by University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication Professor Mike Wagner is launching a new project to combat

Madison, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin, Milwaukee business owner Becky Cooper, and Dr. John Perryman blasted Ron Johnson for paying virtually nothing in state income taxes in 2017 despite making a minimum of nearly half a million dollars that year. Johnson paid a mere

At today’s hearing of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions, the Wisconsin Bankers Association and member bankers from around the state expressed opposition to Assembly Bill 478, which would provide credit unions with even more tools to grow beyond the intention of their original chartered mission much to the detriment of

Citizens are welcome to passionately express their viewpoints to their elected officials, but any individual threatening the health and safety of an elected official should be dealt with in accordance with criminal statutes, both state and federal.

Madison, Wis. – Today, Republican Legislators and Hunter Nation – a national grassroots organization of hunters and sportsmen – unveiled legislation to preserve and enhance Wisconsin’s rich sporting heritage. Wisconsin’s hunters and anglers have a tremendous impact on this state as economic drivers and are natural resource partners and good stewards

WISCONSIN — Legislation introduced today by Democratic lawmakers creates the ability for public education sector employees to once again engage in collective bargaining over wages, hours, and working conditions. The following is a statement from For Our Future Wisconsin State Director Peter Drummond: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen

Contact: Jeff Fleming, jflemin@milwaukee.gov, (414) 286-8580 “A ten-page subpoena from the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections was presented to the Mayor’s Office late this morning. The document is a broadly worded request for information regarding the November 2020 General Election. “The Mayor’s Office has been open and transparent about

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging citizens to stop engaging in and supporting vigilante activities. Law enforcement officers have seen an uptick in citizens attempting to lure suspected online predators with sting operations that they film and post online. These vigilante-led “sting operations” have the potential not

MILWAUKEE – 11th District County Supervisor Joseph J. Czarnezki announced today that he will not seek re-election to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2022. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to represent the people of Milwaukee, Greenfield and Franklin as the County Supervisor for the 11th

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), and Focus on Energy join hundreds of energy efficiency advocacy groups and organizations from around the United States to recognize Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. In partnership with the PSC and Focus on Energy,

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End Citizens United // Let America Vote today endorsed Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in his campaign for U.S. Senate. Barnes is challenging Senator Ron Johnson (R) in the 2022 election. As a member of the Wisconsin legislature, Lt. Governor Barnes sponsored legislation to crack down on corporate political influence and worked

Teachers should have input in what happens in the classroom  The Wisconsin Education Association Council applauds a proposal announced today to allow teachers and school staff to negotiate with our employers in areas such as school conditions and what happens in the classroom. The following comments can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen,

[Waukesha, WI] – On the heels of another deadly weekend in Milwaukee where two children were shot, leaving one dead, Tom Barrett pushed the blame on state leadership and refused to take any responsibility. As violence in Milwaukee continues to spike, Tom Barrett has one foot out the door. Rebecca Kleefisch released

Breast cancer is often on people’s radar in the month of October, from fundraising walks to sports teams donning pink gear to raise awareness. However, delays in screenings due to the pandemic over the past year and a half may have left some women more vulnerable to the disease. “We

Public institutions cannot offer or restrict services based on race The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to University of Wisconsin System President, Tommy Thompson, and University of Wisconsin- Madison, Rebecca Blank, warning the leaders that recently hired mental health counselors cannot be assigned to serve

MADISON, Wis. – Experts at UW Health want to help the public find the best, most accurate information when it comes to health. From personal protective equipment to surges, vaccines and variants, the pandemic has required everyone to take in a lot of new information and with that has come