A Better Wisconsin Together: On due date for submissions to replace state GOP’s unconstitutional legislative maps, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights need for fair maps

MADISON, Wis. — Following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling last month that the state’s current GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, today marks the deadline for parties in the case to submit map options that meet Wisconsin’s constitutional requirements.  “Wisconsinites should not have to

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Weekly Democratic radio address: Gov. Evers urging Legislature to release $125 million to address PFAS

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his request for the Wisconsin State Legislature to release the $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination statewide. More information about the governor’s request is available here.   Hey

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A Better Wisconsin Together: On due date for submissions to replace state GOP’s unconstitutional legislative maps, A Better Wisconsin Together highlights need for fair maps

MADISON, Wis. — Following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling last month that the state’s current GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, today marks the deadline for parties in the case to submit map options that meet Wisconsin’s constitutional requirements.  “Wisconsinites should not have to continue suffering under maps that don’t meet constitutional standards, and

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Republicans advance vote on bill championed by right-wing Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, January 11, legislative Republicans further advanced a bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school – specifically targeting topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.  Assembly Bill 510 encourages parents to take legal action against teachers

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Dept. of Transportation: Be prepared for travel impacts as more snow, frigid temperatures enter Wisconsin

Another winter storm is anticipated to impact travel across most of Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 11) through Saturday (Jan. 13). The National Weather Service forecasts widespread snowfall and strong winds which may cause reduced visibility from blowing and drifting conditions. Road conditions will be significantly impacted during this storm. The Wisconsin Department

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Weekly Democratic radio address: Gov. Evers urging Legislature to release $125 million to address PFAS

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his request for the Wisconsin State Legislature to release the $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination statewide. More information about the governor’s request is available here.   Hey there, folks. Governor Ton… Please log in to access subscriber

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Weekly GOP radio address: Thanking our law enforcement officers

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112gopaddress.mp3 Hello, Wisconsin!  My name is State Senator Jesse James and I serve our 23rd District.   It’s been an honor to recently complete my first year in the Senate. One fact that not many people know  about me is that I am a former police and fire chief, and I

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Baldwin campaign: Announces over $3 million raised in Q4

CONTACT: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018 reelection campaign.  In 2023, Tammy Baldwin received donations from every

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Johnson: Lead Senate in passing resolution honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Sen. Kohl

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led their Senate colleagues in unanimously approving a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. The resolution highlights Senator Kohl’s business success; passion for the Milwaukee Bucks; generous philanthropy; legislative track record

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress in a House Judiciary Committee Markup this week. The resolution recommends the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a lawful subpoena. “House Committee investigations have uncovered

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bills to encourage responsible student loan borrowing included in College Cost Reduction Act

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) is proud to announce that two of his bills, the Responsible Borrowing Act and the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, have been incorporated into the College Cost Reduction Act, a substantial piece of legislation that provides a comprehensive solution that will lower college costs for

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