Rep. Goeben: Urges calm voices and clear heads

Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan.  The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: On Brewers legislation

MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation

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Rep. Macco: Statement on Brewers funding proposal

MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement concerning the Brewers Funding Proposal, which will extend the Brewers lease in Milwaukee until 2050. “Coming from Green Bay, I understand the tremendous value that comes from hosting a major

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Rep. Wichgers: Planned Parenthood resumes abortions

Madison – Planned Parenthood announced it will resume performing abortions Monday in violation of state law which prohibits intentionally destroying the life of an unborn child. In July, a  Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled against dismissing a case brought by

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Milwaukee DSA: Condemns dishonest attacks on Ryan Clancy

On Sept. 15, Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas released a letter to County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson calling to remove Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his position as chair of the Judiciary Law Enforcement and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Clancy, a Milwaukee DSA

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Colón Campaign: Wisconsin State AFL-CIO endorses Judge Pedro Colón

MILWAUKEE – Today, Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, announced the organization’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “We are thrilled to announce the Wisconsin AFL-CIO’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Throughout his distinguished career, Judge

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Rep. Goeben: Urges calm voices and clear heads

Madison – Last week, Rep. Goeben (Hobart –R) in the spirit of transparency, voted yes to adopt the Iowa plan.  The Assembly introduced and passed legislation to adopt the ‘gold standard’ Iowa model for redistricting. Historically, the Iowa model has had bipartisan support because it removes line drawing from the hands of

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: On Brewers legislation

MILWAUKEE, WI – TODAY, Monday, September 18, County Executive David Crowley made the following statement regarding the new Brewers stadium funding legislation. “The Milwaukee Brewers are an important asset for our community. While I have yet to see the proposed legislation announced today, I look forward to discussions with partners in

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Sen. Agard: Reacts to GOP’s plan to keep Brewers in Milwaukee

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans announced new legislation with the Milwaukee Brewers that would spend ~$700 million to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin until 2050. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on the plan: “In February, Governor Evers put forward a fiscally responsible plan to

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Responds to Brewers bailout bill

MADISON, WI. – Upon announcement of the $700 million bill funding renovations and maintenance at American Family Field, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “This bailout is a swing and a miss. With most of the funding footed by taxpayers, Wisconsinites are unfairly on the hook for this one-sided

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WisDems: WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Wisconsin child care providers face closure without continued funding for Child Care Counts

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Gov. Evers’ special session to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges, child care providers across the state are sounding the alarm about the end of Child Care Counts and the devastating impact it will have on Wisconsin’s workforce. Without continued funding for Child Care Counts, more than a quarter of

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Reps. Neubauer, Haywood: Democratic Assembly leaders respond to GOP Brewers Bill 

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled their proposal to provide ~$600million in funding to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:  “Throughout negotiations, Democrats have been optimistic about reaching a deal that keeps

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Rep. Macco: Statement on Brewers funding proposal

MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement concerning the Brewers Funding Proposal, which will extend the Brewers lease in Milwaukee until 2050. “Coming from Green Bay, I understand the tremendous value that comes from hosting a major sports franchise. This funding program is a financially sound way

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City of Racine: Encourages Voters to register or update registration on National Voter Registration Day

RACINE—The City of Racine is proud to join other municipalities and organizations to celebrate National Voter Registration Day tomorrow. In preparation for the upcoming 2024 Elections, City Clerk Tara McMenamin underscores the importance of ensuring that every voter’s registration is current. Clerk McMenamin issued the following statement: “With the 2024

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Rep. Wichgers: Planned Parenthood resumes abortions

Madison – Planned Parenthood announced it will resume performing abortions Monday in violation of state law which prohibits intentionally destroying the life of an unborn child. In July, a  Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled against dismissing a case brought by Governor Tony Evers  and Attorney General Josh Kaul. Despite no

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Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Stop the attacks on transparency and accountability in the county jail!

[Milwaukee, WI] – On September 14th, 2023 Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas wrote an open letter to Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. In the letter, Staskunas called for the removal of Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his chairmanship of the County’s Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Supervisor Staskunas believes that

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Milwaukee DSA: Condemns dishonest attacks on Ryan Clancy

On Sept. 15, Milwaukee County Supervisor Anthony Staskunas released a letter to County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson calling to remove Supervisor Ryan Clancy from his position as chair of the Judiciary Law Enforcement and General Services (JLEGS) Committee. Clancy, a Milwaukee DSA member, has been criticized for saying police officers’ jobs “have

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