GLAAD: Media covering this Senate election must include accurate information and context to explain the candidates’ records and proposals on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people in Wisconsin and nationwide. (July 24, 2024) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and Fair Wisconsin, the

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Following WILL’s pressure, the DNR will repeal its unconstitutional firearm restriction The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has successfully pressured the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to repeal an administrative rule that violates the Second Amendment for thousands of fishermen. Wisconsin Admin. Code § NR 20.05(2)

The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for millions of Americans. The Capping Prescription Costs Act would place annual caps on out-of-pocket

MADISON, WI –On July 19, 2024, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Democratic Chief Deputy Whip in the United States House of Representatives and Representative for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, passed away. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D – Madison) released the following statement: “My prayers and my deepest condolences go to the

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of 20 active and retired educators representing a broad swathe of school districts and institutions from across Western Wisconsin.  “I am a proud product of Eau Claire public schools and have been profoundly shaped by the education I received from

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing why he will not be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress: “For nearly 10 months, Netanyahu has waged a deadly and excessive response that has targeted Gazan civilians. It is wildly inappropriate to give the

MILWAUKEE – Campaign finance reports submitted by a group attempting to recall four MPS Board Directors have left Milwaukee voters with more questions than answers.  The “recall collaborative” is led by individuals with close ties to private voucher and charter schools. Their headquarters are identified as a rented mailbox in

The $2.2 million will support state-level campaigns in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Carolina  WASHINGTON —Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced our latest investment of $2.2 million in battleground states to shore up Democratic majorities in state legislatures, which will be essential for defending fundamental freedoms

VP “inspires” “jubilant,” “roaring crowd” at “energetic” rally In her first appearance as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a crowd of over 3,000 supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, contrasting her own record with Donald Trump’s and highlighting the stakes of the election at the

Waukesha, Wisconsin – Mike Thurston responding to Lesli Boese’s recent mailer As the voters of Waukesha County select our next District Attorney, August 13, 2024, leadership and experience are critical. Lesli Boese’s recent mailer illustrates flaws in both departments. While our current and prior District Attorneys having all served with

Madison, Wisconsin – Ahead of Vice President Harris’s visit to Milwaukee, Young Democrats of Wisconsin, a grassroots organization dedicated to engaging and empowering young Wisconsinites, issued the following statement: “We are excited to welcome Vice President Harris back to the great state of Wisconsin. She has been a fierce champion

Virtual and in-person options available for public testimony, July 29-Aug. 1    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements in the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. The study is looking

The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act Elevates the National Lakeshore to a National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park. Tomorrow, the House Natural

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was presented the 2024 Outstanding Legislator Award by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Representative Rozar received this award due to her commitment and leadership on responsible public policy initiatives that support county government and improve Wisconsin. One example is 2023 Wisconsin Act 68, relating to

A Better Wisconsin Together applauds administration’s work on issues that matter to Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Milwaukee today to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s work on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin families and protecting our freedoms.  The following are statements from

A group of Common Council members led by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is seeking information from city officials and partners about the police-involved shooting that left a Milwaukee man dead during the Republican National Convention (RNC) – as well as information about arrests tied to the convention and whether the event delivered

Madison – July 23, 2024 – Following the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) expressed concerns about the impact of the decision on survivors of domestic violence (DV) in Wisconsin and nationwide. The ruling upheld an OR city’s ordinances that

Madison – Today Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, hosted a roundtable with labor leaders across Dane County. Councils and leadership from Dane County Labor organizations have overwhelmingly endorsed Agard’s candidacy for County Executive (endorsements listed below). Senator Agard and other champions for labor issues released the following

STEVENS POINT, WI — This week, despite ongoing calls from State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Rebecca Cooke has declined the final opportunity to participate in a televised broadcast debate in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.  Cooke has consistently avoided committing to a televised Democratic primary