–November 6, 2023 Madison, WI.  Peace and justice groups from Milwaukee and Madison are rallying today at 3:30pm in Madison at the intersection of South Butler Street and King Street to demand that Senator Tammy Baldwin call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, vote against U.S. aid for Israel’s brutal attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined over a dozen of her colleagues in releasing the following statement: “The tragic war in Gaza, initiated by Hamas terrorist attacks on innocent civilians on October 7, is causing heartbreaking suffering among Israelis, Palestinians and citizens of other nations living in the

MADISON, Wis. — As the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and Senator Tammy Baldwin launch their historic, statewide ‘One Year To Win’ tour ahead of the 2024 election, the Republicans’ top recruit in the Senate race next year, Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach), spent the week at a luxurious resort hotel in his home of Orange County, California.

Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to deny Madison Gas and Electric’s (MGE) net metering proposal. It also approved a smaller rate increase than the utility’s original request. Commissioners highlighted substantial public input, which called for affordability and renewable energy.  Multiple health professionals made comments

On Wednesday, President Biden kicked off his “Investing in Rural America” tour with a stop at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota, where he announced new investments for rural communities across the country. In Minnesota: KEYC: President Biden visits Minnesota for ag tour In Minnesota: FOX 9: President Biden launches rural investment plan

MADISON – Utility regulators voted Friday to reduce the size of Madison Gas & Electric’s rate increase for customers and take a small but important step to trim the utility’s high profits. CUB’s regulatory team put a spotlight on affordability, energy burden, and fairness in this case. Throughout the proceeding,

With temperatures falling, muskies are looking for an easy meal to help them increase their winter energy reserves. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR We’re not just dreaming of that 30-point buck, we’ve also got muskies on the brain! Fall is a great time to have your line in the water,

Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are ramping up for the 2024 tax season and they need volunteers. Whether you are a student, retiree or anyone looking to serve your community, the VITA and TCE programs offer a unique opportunity to engage

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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the statement below on Kurt Campbell’s nomination to Deputy Secretary of State. “I welcome President Biden’s nomination of Kurt Campbell to replace Wendy Sherman as Deputy Secretary of State and encourage

Middleton, Wisconsin – November 2nd 2023 – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in Wisconsin, is repeating his call for a ceasefire in the Middle East, advocating for peace and humanity as he has done throughout his career. “Wars are started by lies- lies that dehumanize people, lies

The Racine Police Department is excited to announce the appointment of Chief Alexander Ramirez. On November 2, 2023, the Board of Police and Fire Commission met to discuss the  appointment of Interim Police Chief Alexander Ramirez to the Chief of Police of the Racine  Police Department.   With a majority vote,

Speaker Vos:  Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was removed from office by a supermajority vote in the Wisconsin State Senate on September 14, 2023, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 15.61(1)(b)(1). Despite her removal, Ms. Wolfe refuses to leave her office. As such, further action is necessary.  Article VII, section

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to broadband in rural areas and ease the burden of regulatory costs for smaller broadband providers that rural communities rely on. The legislation is also co-sponsored by Senators Krysten Sinema (I-AZ), Kevin Cramer

Milwaukee – The City of Milwaukee continues to experience increasing incidents of domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), and homicides related to DV/IPV. A new study from The Asha Project, an initiative with the state coalition End Domestic Abuse WI, recently found that trauma and systemic inequities, such as

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s retirement, effective Nov. 27, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of appropriations for the Interior and Environment (H.R. 4821), and the Legislative Branch (H.R. 4364). “It was great to close out another productive week in the House with two additional appropriations bills passed for the Legislative Branch and the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the AMEF project, constructing two grain storage silos, purchasing additional grain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include $2 million for equipment to filter PFAS from drinking water