WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 44 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to strike down the Biden administration’s rule endangering the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied alien children. Sens. Johnson and Grassley were

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — This week, delegates to the Wisconsin State Democratic Party Convention received notice that two proposed ceasefire resolutions will not be brought to discussion at the convention this upcoming weekend and are recommended for non-adoption. This news comes despite continued polls showing widespread voter support for an immediate

MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), reacted to recent news involving Milwaukee Public Schools. Representative Myers released the following statement: “If today’s press conference held by the MPS Board of Directors has shown the public anything, it proves they are part of the problem. At Wednesday’s press gathering, board President, Marva Herndon

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was presented the Friend with Heart Award by the American Heart Association for his leadership role in creating a Nutrition Incentive Program for Wisconsin. Representative Joers released the following statement: “I’m incredibly humbled to officially receive the Friend with Heart Award from

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — In case you missed it , the Republican National Committee unveiled the design for the 2024 Convention stage. Combining aesthetic considerations with cutting-edge technology, the 2024 Convention stage will be the centerpiece of a world-class production and a historic experience. The stage will be partially floor-mounted and partially hung from the ceiling of

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler held a virtual press call to discuss the record number of filings by Democratic candidates for Wisconsin Legislature. Democratic candidates this week filed to run in all 16 state

MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, GOP members of the United States Senate – including Sen. Ron Johnson – blocked the Right to Contraception Act, a bill that would protect our right to access contraception without interference from politicians.  In response, A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp released the following

Legislators Highlight Failed Evers Administration Leadership, Call for Better Oversight at State Prisons Contact: Rep. Born, (608) 237-9139Rep. Schraa, (608) 237-9153 Dodge County, WI – Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), Co-Chair of the state’s budget-writing committee, responded Wednesday to

Madison, WI—Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference releasing additional  details surrounding the deaths of four inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI). State  Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement:   “For nearly six years, Governor Evers has ignored the experts, the staff, and the taxpayers by

MADISON – This afternoon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s department announced the arrests of 8 individuals, including the Warden of the Waupun Correctional Institution, in relation to four deaths of incarcerated people that have occurred at the facility in the past months.   Representative Clancy (D-19) issued the following statement:  “Today’s announcement

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“I appreciate Sheriff Dale Schmidt’s action to hold Waupun’s warden and personnel accountable for the disastrous conditions at his prison. Waupun has seen preventable prison deaths, rampant drug and contraband dealing, and a year-long lockdown. The warden may have been arrested, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Tony Evers can’t

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final authority on conservation decisions resulting in the prioritization of Washington’s

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ (DOC) internal investigation and federal law enforcement investigations continue. The

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across the state have made it

Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully cooperate with the ongoing federal law enforcement investigation initiated at

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court indicated it should reconsider the case, Griswold v. Connecticut, which first recognized

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and refuses to protect Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedoms. Hovde has supported and still supports the overtu…

The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with breast cancer.  “Gail Zeamer was a champion for women’s health