Wisconsin has the worst achievement gap between white and Black students in the country, but a local school is working to make its mark and bridge those disparities. Statewide, only 10.5% of Black Wisconsin students are proficient in reading. At One City Schools on Madison’s southside however, newly released data

MILWAUKEE – Hupy and Abraham, S.C. proudly announces that Attorney JohnPiero Joyce has been identified as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin. Attorney Joyce has been with the firm for almost three years and started off as a law clerk at Hupy and Abraham. The National Trial Lawyers

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a digital education and outreach campaign highlighting the dangers of menthol in commercial tobacco products and focused on the impact that targeted marketing of these products has on certain communities. “Over generations, menthol in tobacco has had a catastrophic health impact

Contact: Christine Sinicki, info@mkedems.org Calls for the Protection of Hard Working Families and Just Immigration Reform Not Mass Deportations of our Neighbors The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County (DPMC) thanks Ald. Larresa Taylor for finally informing the public of ICE’s expansion plans.  We know that many immigrants are our neighbors and work

Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter. Even in harsh winter conditions, anglers can transport aquatic invasive species and fish diseases from one lake or river to another by emptying

For more information, contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Law increases weight limits for log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) declares highways are officially frozen statewide and the frozen road law will expand to include the entire

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MADISON, WI— Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to concur with Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR 2). With this action, the question of whether the Wisconsin State Constitution should be amended to require valid photographic identification to vote in Wisconsin elections will

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) released the following statement after Assembly Republicans passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 – the second consideration to amend the State Constitution to require valid photo identification when voting. “Voter ID is a common-sense policy that ensures Wisconsin elections are safe and secure,” Swearingen stated.  Voter

Madison- Earlier today, the State Assembly approved a constitutional amendment that would ensure photo ID is required in elections. After voting for passage, State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) released following statement: “Passing this constitutional amendment ensures Wisconsinites can trust that our elections will remain secure,” said Rep.Franklin. “This amendment would

[Madison, WI] – This afternoon, the State Assembly convened to approve Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2, which would enshrine the state’s photo ID law into the Wisconsin State Constitution. Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted to support SJR 2. “Election Integrity remains a priority of mine this session,” stated Rep. Callahan. “Ensuring

MADISON…State Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement on the passage of the constitutional amendment on Voter ID: “Republicans are ensuring it’s easy to vote but hard to cheat. Today I was proud to vote for a constitutional amendment to require a valid ID to vote

Madison, WI — Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D-Madison) voted “NO” on enshrining voter ID requirements into the Wisconsin Constitution. To begin the legislative session, the Republican caucus chose to begin the Assembly Chamber’s work by proposing a change to Wisconsin’s Constitution to disenfranchise voters.   Following the vote, Representative Mayadev

Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), a strong supporter of violence prevention initiatives, released the following statement: “Gun violence is a public health crisis. If we want to create a safe community for everyone to grow and thrive, we need to address violence before it occurs. Wisconsinites want a place to raise their families without the

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released this statement following Assembly Floor Session today. “Today the Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 for second consideration to enshrine Voter ID in the Wisconsin Constitution. Ensuring that everyone’s ballot is counted is central to the integrity of any election,” spoke Rep.

MADISON…Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2, which would amend the state’s Constitution to require photo ID when voting.  The resolution has now passed both houses of the legislature and will go to the voters for approval.  Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) voted in favor of the

MADISON – State Representative Tip McGuire made the following statement on the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention by Gov. Tony Evers: “I applaud Gov. Evers for taking this important step in creating the Office of Violence Prevention. Gun violence is currently the leading cause of death of children

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers issued an Executive Order that creates the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. The office will be created and funded through $10 million in ARPA funding, and through grant funding will aid and invest in programs to prevent violence throughout the state. In response

MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) has been assigned to serve on three committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Appointed by Democratic Leader, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Rep. Prado will serve on two newly established Assembly committees, the Committee on Commerce, and the Committee on State and Federal