Common Cause: Vote tomorrow February 18th!

The next Wisconsin election is here! The 2025 Spring Primary Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There is a statewide primary for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as for many important local offices which

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Public Service Commission: Announces grant funding opportunities to improve telecommunications access and affordability in Wisconsin

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging eligible organizations to apply for grant funding to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services to Wisconsin residents. The grant funding opportunities include the Nonprofit Access Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program. Both grant programs are

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Common Cause: Vote tomorrow February 18th!

The next Wisconsin election is here! The 2025 Spring Primary Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, February 18, 2025. There is a statewide primary for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as for many important local offices which may include making initial primary election choices for other judges

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Wisconsin Women in Government: Announces state Legislature board members

Wisconsin Women in Government, a bi-partisan organization made up of women in public service positions and government-adjacent jobs, is excited to announce the two-state legislature representatives on the Board of Directors.  Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R, Appleton) and Representative Lee Snodgrass (D, Appleton) join 22 other women to comprise the full board.

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Rep. Udell: Appointed to Gov. Evers’ Broadband Task Force

MADISON – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) announced that he has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. Representative Udell released the following statement: “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Governor’s Broadband Task Force. Expanding broadband in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin

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Rep. Franklin: Responds to Governors’ corrections reform plan

MADISON – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released the following statement following the recent plan to close Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “For nearly a decade, local and state officials have been advocating for prison updates and the closure of GBCI, I am glad to see Governor Evers acknowledge

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Rep. Stubbs: Applauds Governor Evers’ corrections reform plan

MADISON, WI – On February 16, 2025, Governor Tony Evers announced a major corrections reform plan preceding his upcoming budget address, to include significant facility investments, an expansion of the Earned Release program, and more. Ranking Democratic Member of the Assembly Committee on Corrections Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

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Kids Forward: Wisconsin leaders call on Congress to protect Medicaid

As Congressional leadership proposes up to $2.3 trillion in cuts to the federal Medicaid program, more than 100 Wisconsin organizations—representing county leaders, direct service providers, health care providers, advocates, and many others in every county across the state—are calling on Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to protect Medicaid.  “With almost 1 in 5

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