MADISON, WI… Legislation aimed at preventing human trafficking and other illegal activity in strip clubs cleared an Assembly committee unanimously today, helping to protect women from becoming victims of sex slavery. Sen. André Jacque, co-author of the Human Trafficking Prevention Act along with Rep. Ty Bodden, said Wisconsin has been considered the

The ACLU of Wisconsin today filed records requests with six school districts – Menomonee Falls, Howard-Suamico, Waukesha, Elmbrook, Elkhorn, and Kenosha Unified school districts – seeking information about the decision to ban books from school libraries.  School officials have removed books in these six districts in response to pressure campaigns

MADISON – Today, legislative Republicans in the State Senate held a public hearing on two bills that would harm transgender and nonbinary youth. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus submitted the attached testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 377/Assembly Bill 378 and Senate Bill 378/Assembly Bill 377. The Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus

MADISON, WI –  After attending the White House State Legislative Convening on Gun Violence Prevention in Washington, D.C, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:   “I would like to thank the White House for gathering together state legislators of diverse personal and geographic backgrounds to discuss common-sense gun legislation that is

MADISON – Today, the United States Supreme Court announced it would hear a Biden Administration appeal in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the ongoing federal lawsuit over the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, the drug most commonly used in medication abortions. A recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Wisconsin Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today voted to advance two major highway projects that offer significant safety improvements along heavily used freight corridors critical to agricultural economies. The projects – along US 18/151 from Madison to Dodgeville and US 151 from Columbus to Waupun – received unanimous votes from

Today, on the one year anniversary of the Respect for Marriage Act championed by U.S.  Senator Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin’s Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus introduced a package of bills that would enshrine marriage equality into state law and safeguard the progress we have made in advancing the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+

MADISON — Today, the United States Supreme Court announced it would hear the challenge to abortion pill access (mifepristone). In response, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), an abortion rights expert, issued the following statement:  “Abortion access is in jeopardy nationwide, both from Republican politicians who want to pass a federal abortion ban,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Badger Corrugating Company (Badger) has joined the state’s Green Tier program as a Tier 1 participant. Badger’s Tier 1 status affirms its commitment to sustainability and desire to develop plans for continuous environmental improvement. Green Tier is a voluntary program for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in pushing the Biden Administration to take action to stop an unsustainable increase in Mexican steel imports. In a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the senators demanded the Administration set a clear deadline for

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today that eight Wisconsin communities will receive a total of $11,320,258 in federal discretionary funds through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to improve roadway safety. This is the second round of the SS4A Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Vesper is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the raw water main from Well Road to the treatment plant, constructing

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Respect for Marriage Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, codifying the right of all Americans to marry the person they choose, regardless of

MADISON – Today, after introducing two bills to update Wisconsin’s constitution and state statutes to reflect marriage equality in our state, the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “We are proud to stand with our fellow LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites today to introduce this legislation. It is particularly impactful to introduce

Wisconsin – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, has issued a fervent plea to the members of the United States Congress to reject the proposed FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act. Anderson asserts that the Act poses a significant threat to the privacy and civil liberties of American citizens, undermining

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 13, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.  “People everywhere, regardless of where they live, deserve access to quality housing, good schools

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding bills introduced this morning by state legislative Democrats that would protect marriage equality under the Wisconsin constitution. Notably, today also marks the one year anniversary of President Biden signing into law the Respect For Marriage Act, a bill championed by Wisconsin Sen.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the rollout of the new federally funded and created HOME-American Rescue Plan program (HOME-ARP) that will support efforts to provide safe, affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and housing-insecure households.  “The need for affordable housing is one of the issues I hear most about as I travel across

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine reminds the public that they’re offering special holiday pricing of five issues for $5 during the holiday season. This special pricing will be available for all subscribers, including renewals and gifts, through Jan. 2, 2024. A subscription is normally $8.97 for four issues. Subscribe now to start

Three hundred and eighty seven years ago, three militia regiments of the Massachusetts Bay Colony gathered to train for community defense. The concept of members of the community simultaneously serving in a military capacity for the greater good has endured even as the National Guard has evolved since that first