MADISON, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 488 into law containing the redistricting maps he submitted to the Supreme Court. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “The maps signed into law today signify a huge win for the people of Wisconsin. For more

Media Statement from Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy (WBLD) regarding Governor Evers’ signing fair legislative maps for Wisconsin:  “At its core, fair representation is a testament to the strength of our democracy. We recognize the invaluable contributions of all those who have advocated and litigated for fair maps, and we stand with

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers signed Act 94 into law, creating new legislative districts for the 2024 election. Representative Joers released the following statement: “I believe fairness is a virtue that government should strive for daily. Act 94 signed into law today by Governor Evers allows voters the opportunity to

Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the new Wisconsin state legislative maps signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers: “The new legislative maps mark

Madison, WI – Today, Governor Evers signed new, fair legislative maps into law. This comes after the Wisconsin Supreme Court determined Wisconsin’s prior legislative maps were unconstitutional. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) released the following statement on the new maps: “Today, Wisconsin ushers in a new era of fairness in our

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today fulfilled his longstanding promise to the people of Wisconsin to fight for and secure fair legislative maps for the state of Wisconsin, undoing more than a decade of Wisconsinites living under some of the most gerrymandered maps in the United States. Gov. Evers’ effort

MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s signing of new district maps for the Wisconsin State Legislature by Gov. Evers, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The long, dark night of ultra-partisan gerrymandering is over, and a new day for democracy now dawns in the Badger State. “The stroke

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Act 94 was signed into law, creating new legislative districts in time for the 2024 election. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “For far too long, the voices of Wisconsinites have been silenced by unfair, unconstitutional legislative maps. Illegitimate Republican majorities have

WASHINGTON – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps that aim to significantly reduce undemocratic gerrymandering in the state. The maps will now be in effect for the pivotal 2024 legislative elections.  These new maps represent an opportunity for Democrats to gain ground in Wisconsin this November and the

MADISON, Wis. — In a critical step forward in the fight for fair maps, Governor Evers today signed new legislative maps into law after the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared that the GOP-drawn and heavily gerrymandered maps Wisconsin had been operating under were unconstitutional. The following are statements from Chris Walloch, executive

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered remarks in the Governor’s Conference Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol regarding his decision to enact fair legislative maps for the state of Wisconsin.   The governor’s address to the people of Wisconsin is available to watch here and here. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning. Thank you

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.  Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by specific dates. Although mild winter conditions may have hindered the ability to fish from ice shanties

Wisconsin’s Primary is Tuesday (February 20, 2024) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options

LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad from Opportunity Wisconsin, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents are speaking out about a proposal that could slash Social Security and Medicare benefits and asking the congressman to start standing up to big corporations. Watch Online The ad features Joni and Andrew, who

MADISON – Today, Fire Fighters Local 311 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Fire Fighters Local 311 is proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard to be our next Dane County Executive,” said Mahlon Mitchell, President of Fire Fighters Local 311. “As protectors of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program. The governor’s 2023-25 budget provided an appropriation $1.5 million annually for the Tribal Elder Community Food Box

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Wisconsinites Undoing a Decade of Wisconsinites Living Under Among the Most Gerrymandered Maps in the United States Governor enacts fair legislative maps as previously submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and recently approved by Republican-controlled Legislature with bipartisan support MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today

HAYWARD, WI (February 18, 2024) – Last week the WI State Senate adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 104, officially declaring February 19th – 25th American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin.   American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Executive Director Ben Popp commented, “we are honored to be recognized state-wide as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this globally

Green Bay, WI – Today, First Lady Jill Biden visited Green Bay for a roundtable event at the Rail Yard Innovation District as part of the White House’s latest “Investing in America” tour. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement:  “Once again, the Biden administration finds itself desperately seeking approval with

This week, the Biden-Harris administration kicked off its fourth Investing in America Tour to highlight how the president’s agenda is delivering for communities across the country and rebuilding the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. The tour commenced with a major announcement of nearly $1 billion to