Stop trying to ban abortion.  Madison, Wis. – In a recent article in the Capital Times, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he would still like to advance a statewide referendum banning abortion in Wisconsin. Below is a statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Director of Communications Analiese Eicher.   “Republican

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Democrats in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District completed a two-day tour in western Wisconsin to energize voters and elect Democrats up and down the ticket in November. Democratic candidate for Congress Rebecca Cooke joined fellow primary candidates Katrina Shankland and Eric Wilson to campaign alongside Democratic candidates

Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates and Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of four environmental and social justice organizations challenging federal approval of a $1.75 billion plan to expand Interstate Highway 94 from six lanes to eight lanes between 16th

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Says Consent Decree Improves Safety Despite Increased Staff Assaults  Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety is criticizing Governor Evers’ letter to US District Court Judge James Peterson asking him to not revise the consent decree governing the Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake Schools. Evers’

Representative Nancy VanderMeer was awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award at the Monroe County Unit Meeting of the WTA last week for her efforts supporting town interests.   “Representative VanderMeer has a deep understanding of the important role local leaders play in their communities and the challenges they face

Village of Sister Bay tries to tell vacationers where to sleep on vacation  The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has warned the Village of Sister Bay that its limit on the number of bedrooms vacationers can use in a rental home and rules on where they

Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received the award for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) issued by th… Please log in

Phil Anderson, the Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate from Wisconsin, is accusing Senator Tammy Baldwin of being a war criminal. Anderson declared “Any federal elected official who does not stand against unnecessary violence, who consistently votes for however much funding the Pentagon wants, who refuses to promote peaceful solutions, and ignores

Report details recommendations to address challenges facing the state’s healthcare workforce  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce has released its final report and advisory action plan providing solutions to address the state’s longstanding healthcare workforce shortage… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Wisconsin Democrats excitedly gathered in Chicago to kick off the DNC. Wisconsin Democrats are all in to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz—and have built the most formidable organizing operation the state has ever seen to get it done: Democrats have more than 160

As a 6th generation Wisconsinite who was born and raised in the district, Kristin understands that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She’s a mom of four sons who is committed to building a brighter tomorrow for future generations, creating an economy that works for everyone, and ensuring

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforcehas released its final report and advisory action plan providing solutions to address the state’s longstandinghealthcare workforce shortages that have plagued the state for years. “Wisconsin has seen historically low unemployment and a record-hi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water. Interested and eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for a surface water grant. A pre-application must be submitted by Sept. 15, 2024, to

UW-Stout has been gold-level certified by Family Friendly Workplaces, the Woodville-based organization’s highest distinction, which recognizes employers for their strong support of the needs of workers and their families and high level of family-related benefits. An award presentation was held on Aug. 12, at the university’s Memorial Student Center, with remarks by Family Friendly

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will co-sponsor the fourth annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo on Aug. 24 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh. The event is a 1-day celebration of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. The Waterfowl Expo’s one-of-a-kind experience will feature the 2024 Wisconsin Duck and

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Wisconsin American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the country, cited Cooke’s working-class background and proven commitment to Wisconsin working families.  “The Wisconsin

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released a TV ad which is part of an approximately $2 million statewide TV and digital plan. The ad highlights the absentee leadership of the Biden-Harris administration and Senator Baldwin, which has led to chaos throughout the world. From millions of illegal immigrants — including known criminals and

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering to host a contest to determine the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.’ The popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes over $71 billion in total economic

Today, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, the Honorable Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, campaigned with Senator Tammy Baldwin for Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats up and down the ballot at a canvass launch in Madison. They spoke to a Democratic coordinated campaign office packed with more