Research conducted by the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty supports ending birth cost recovery MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is announcing that his administration has eliminated $67 million in birth costs owed to the State of Wisconsin for more than 32,000 fathers on Milwaukee County child support cases. According

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Trump’s Vice Presidential Candidate Supports Banning Abortion, Opposed Right to IVF Act EAU CLAIRE — Today Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate for president, is delivering remarks in Eau Claire. During a media event yesterday in Philadelphia, Vance said that those running to lead the country should be willing

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Eau Claire with her new running mate, Governor Tim Walz. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The joy and positivity among the thousands of Wisconsinites ready to greet Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz makes it

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting with the Pierce County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,

While Donald Trump is nowhere to be found on the campaign trail, JD Vance is following Vice President Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz to Eau Claire, bringing with him his record-low approval ratings, divisive rhetoric, and Trump’s unpopular Project 2025 agenda. Voters in Eau Claire will see

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the momentum behind the Democrats since the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic ticket. On the show, Chair Wikler also discussed the year-round organizing efforts of Democrats across the

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Fond du Lac- State Senator Dan Feyen released a statement regarding an independent third-party group spending money opposing his opponent in the primary election on August 13th for the 20th State Senate District.   “First and foremost, I have nothing to do with nor am I associated with this independent expenditure group’s recent mailings

MADISON, Wis. – Four independent presidential candidates filed signatures and paperwork with the Wisconsin Elections Commission by today’s 5 p.m. deadline to request their names be placed on the ballot in Wisconsin for President of the United States for the Nov. 5 General Election. Under Wisconsin law, independent presidential candidates

Today, the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) unveiled a list of state legislators selected as “Champions of Home Health Care” and “Friends of Home Health Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session. At the completion of each two-year legislative session, WiAHC identifies an exclusive group of lawmakers for their

“Congratulations to Michelle Behnke on her election as American Bar Association President-elect,” said State Bar of Wisconsin Executive Director Larry Martin. “Her extensive experience in the ABA and her tenure as a trailblazing State Bar President will serve the ABA and it’s 400,000 members well.”  Behnke served as president of

Nearly 17,000 veterans in Wisconsin are now receiving their earned benefits MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined local veterans in Milwaukee ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 being signed into law, Baldwin-back legislation that

Madison, WI – During recent deliberations regarding the upcoming deer hunting season, Natural Resources Board members ignored input and requests made by the County Dear Advisory Councils (CDACs) from Bayfield and Oneida Counties. Posted on the DNR website, “Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) to provide

Braatz’s positive vision and his commitment to the safety and wellbeing of Washington County families continues to earn him support. [Washington County, WI] Barry Braatz, Republican candidate for Washington County District Attorney, announced additional endorsements of his campaign today, adding to his robust list of support.  Those getting behind Braatz

Wisconsinites Are Encouraged to Apply for Community Workforce Readiness Accelerator for Major Projects Initiative Fellowships MADISON, WI–As clean energy infrastructure and supply chain projects ramp up, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris continue to invest in Wisconsin’s clean energy workforce. It’s clear that a well-trained and community-focused workforce

Contact: David Bergstein, Tommy Garcia – 202-545-3557 Today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is releasing a new ad in the Wisconsin Senate race, “OC.”  The spot “OC” highlights how Eric Hovde is a multimillionaire California Banker who was named one of Orange County’s most influential residents – and how

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch, and Chef Dan Jacobs held a virtual press conference to urge Wisconsinites to vote no on two proposed constitutional amendments on the August 13th primary ballot.  Gov. Evers and others spoke out on the serious risks