WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to set the stage for their massive tax cuts for big corporations and the wealthiest Americans at the direct expense of healthcare Wisconsin families rely on, including Medicaid. Overnight, Republicans rejected Senator Baldwin’s amendment

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This week, the DNC, DSCC, DCCC, DGA, and Democratic Senate and House leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries filed a lawsuit to block Trump’s illegal executive order on election administration that attempts to undermine our electoral process. The lawsuit argues that Trump’s executive order is nothing more than an attempt

In response to the March jobs report, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement:  “Today’s jobs report, tanking markets, and plummeting consumer confidence are the latest telltale signs that Trump’s reckless economic agenda is dragging our country closer to a recession. Unemployment claims are up thanks to Donald

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers making arrests in the Milwaukee County Courthouse: “The Milwaukee County Courthouse stands as a cornerstone of justice where residents come to seek information, resources, and fair participation in the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement today after joining a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the federal Election Assistance Commission, and other Trump Administration officials over Executive Order No. 14248 (the Elections Executive Order),

MILWAUKEE – April 4, 2025 – The following statements were issued today at the Joint Committee on Finance’s public hearing on the 2025-2027 state budget, supporting investments in public safety and justice:  Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley:  “Milwaukee County is turning our focus to the generational impact we can have on public safety, and the single

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Matthew Quaglieri, 37, formerly of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 14 years in prison for possessing child pornography. This term of imprisonment will be followed by 25 years of

Dr. Jill Underly urges protection of vital funding and resources essential to state’s libraries and communities  MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin joining a lawsuit suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “Funding through the

(Madison) – UW-Eau Claire Professor and head of the English Department Jose Felipe Alvergue was cited for disorderly conduct earlier this week for his violent and intimidating behavior towards students. “This type of unhinged and degenerate behavior from a UW-Eau Claire professor and department head meant to intimidate students on

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will commemorate her two-year anniversary in office and celebrate Public School Library Week with record-breaking Common School Fund check presentations and reading events across the state. Godlewski will visit communities in Central, Southeast, Northeast and Western Wisconsin–more details to follow.   “As

Madison –This week, Wisconsin Power and Light (6680-UR-125) Northern States Power – Wisconsin (4220-UR-127) and Madison Gas and Electric (3270-UR-126) filed base rate case applications totaling roughly $450 million in higher electric and natural gas rates over two years. The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) called on the Public Service Commission to

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.),along with two of his Republican colleagues, reintroduced legislation to return management of gray wolf populations to the states and delist the gray wolf as endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. “Control of the gray wolf population must be returned

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Sheboygan County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response.

Baldwin bill ensures small businesses impacted by low snowfall are eligible for disaster relief WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced her Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act, with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI). This bipartisan legislation would ensure businesses that rely on winter weather can

The DLCC is focused on flipping both Wisconsin chambers in 2026 WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) hosted a press conference with Wisconsin Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer on our plan to flip both chambers of the legislature in Wisconsin in light of Judge Susan Crawford’s decisive victory. Election

AG Kaul joins coalition suing to stop dismantling of federal agencies that support libraries, museums, minority-owned businesses, and workers MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide

UW-Stevens Point natural history museum funding at risk due to cuts by Trump and Musk MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit suing the Trump Administration for cutting funding for libraries and museums in Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural

Landmarks across Wisconsin will be lit in purple lights joining in the national commemoration of victims’ rights as state recognizes fives years of Marsy’s Law in action Madison, WI – Major landmarks across Wisconsin are being lit in purple lights next week to promote statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts over its unlawful attempt to disrupt grant funding issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The lawsuit challenges the administration’s unreasonable and intentional delays