PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement on the excessive rainfall and flooding in Wisconsin’s Third District: “My office is coordinating closely with all pertinent agencies, companies, and local officials to prepare for any potential

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is announcing a $1.5 million partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which houses some of the nation’s most prominent and historic Black-owned newspapers from across the country. This partnership is part of Team Biden-Harris’ historic investments in Black media – which are the earliest and

MADISON, Wis. – Following multiple reports of people harvesting cicadas at Big Foot Beach State Park in Walworth County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that state law prohibits the capture and removal of animals, including insects, from state park properties. There are exceptions for hunting and

Recently, Outagamie County District Attorney Melinda Tempelis issued her decision regarding the death of William Jae Kil Nelson, which occurred on April 12, 2024, in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice

Convicted criminal Donald Trump kicked off his weekend by fantasizing about a migrant fighting league and promising to rip away Americans’ freedoms at the ironically named Faith and Freedom Coalition’s conference this afternoon. In a rambling, confused tirade, Trump could apparently only identify one of the Ten Commandments he’s broken, and doubled down on

President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s “2024 Road to Majority” conference in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said: “We must put builders back in charge — and that is our mission between now and November 5th. We must expand our majority

The following is a statement from Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez following the endorsement of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection by the National Association of Social Workers Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW-PACE): “When President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, they inherited a

Wauwatosa School Board member Michael Meier has settled his Milwaukee County Circuit Court Wisconsin Open Meetings Law case against the Wauwatosa School Board for $132,500, according to one of his attorneys, Ben Hitchcock Cross of Cross Law Firm, a Wisconsin civil rights and employment lawyer. The settlement also resolves claims that the Board retaliated

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will appoint new members to the board of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee in the coming days.  Those names will be submitted on July 2nd to the Milwaukee Common Council for consideration. The Mayor will name Charlotte Hayslett as one of those appointees.  Hayslett

Potential Disclosure May Have Affected Certain Medicaid Members Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that one of its partners, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), had a security incident may have exposed the protected health information of 19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members as part of a data security incident. The

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WISCONSIN — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld nationwide coverage of the critical benefits endorsed by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, protecting free preventive care for more than 150 million Americans. The court also ruled that the employers who brought the case

WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from State Representative Christine Sinicki on June 21, 2024. Representative Christine Sinicki – State Representative, District 20″Brady Coulthard is exactly the kind of leader we need in the State Assembly. I’ve seen firsthand

MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters after receiving a score of 100% on the 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard. “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters,” said Jacobson. “Protecting our natural resources and the health of Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a roundtable discussion to engage with Black voters in Milwaukee and highlight how Democrats are working to reduce inequalities and advance opportunities for the Black community.  Read more of the the discussion between Black

Mayor Johnson announces the launch of the “Hello Summer” program, providing employment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and events for youth throughout the summer season. This initiative, supported by various city departments and partner organizations, aims to empower participants through essential work experience, skill development, and mentorship. Key Highlights: Empowering Youth: “He… Please

Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 is gathered here today to formally condemn the routes proposed by the City of Milwaukee and the United States Secret Service (USSS) for our protest. It feels like we are at the point of insanity here, and I’m sure

MILWAUKEE – Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15-18.   Vehicular, public transportation and pedestrian impacts should be expected downtown in the areas around the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Panther Arena

MILWAUKEE – The Secret Service officially announced Friday its designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC. The ACLU of Wisconsin sued the City of Milwaukee earlier this month for severely restricting the First Amendment Rights of those seeking to protest during the RNC, asserting that demonstrators are

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