MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from the modernization of our healthcare workforce to tackling the crime of sexual extortion. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the
Judge sides with states, calling out Trump administration effort to dismantle critical public health and medical research funding MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding a federal judge’s ruling on Monday that blocked the Trump
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today the district has submitted the required financial reports for the 2023-24 fiscal year to the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that will allow DPI to calculate state aid payments
A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay. The new DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown Deer, who
ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco released additional endorsements of his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Wednesday. These supporters demonstrate the broad base of support that Anthony has amassed over the past month. The new endorsements
Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, a parent-led organization, is once again demanding community oversight of the lead paint cleanup in Milwaukee Public Schools after another round of state-issued noncompliance orders document dangerously irresponsible and sloppy work, this time resulting in
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand beside Governor Evers and other esteemed
MADISON, WI – Today the State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 201 “Bradyn’s Law”. This legislation was inspired by the tragic death of DC Everest High School student Bradyn Bohn, who took his own life after being targeted by an
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case regarding gender-affirming care for minors: “Politicians shouldn’t be making health-care decisions for people, but in mistakenly failing to
MADISON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in United States V. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors as constitutional. After that ruling, the LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “Gender-affirming care is
State and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants to assure Wisconsinites that – under state and federal laws – hospitals must provide lifesaving care for pregnancies under
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #267, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the sixth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout
Madison, WI – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by Waukesha County legislators to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office. Waukesha County will receive funding for an additional six full-time assistant district attorneys.
Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today about the announcement of a $1.8 million grant funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for NFL draft public safety resources. “I am delighted that
Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions more across the country, peacefully exercised their freedom to speak out and protest actions
Green Bay – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) thanked Governor Tony Evers for awarding nearly $2 million to the City of Green Bay and surrounding communities to help cover public safety costs from the historic 2025 NFL Draft. “These
Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, today announced that the Evers Administration is awarding nearly $2 million—$1.8 million—to the city of Green Bay for work done to support the
Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and
Data story, map highlight how out-of-school time opportunities boost student success across Wisconsin MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource that highlights the significant impact of community learning centers across the state. The tool illustrates how these programs support student success beyond
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from the modernization of our healthcare workforce to tackling the crime of sexual extortion. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the Assembly came together to pass a series of bipartisan bills
Judge sides with states, calling out Trump administration effort to dismantle critical public health and medical research funding MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding a federal judge’s ruling on Monday that blocked the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate hundreds of biomedical research grants, declaring
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today the district has submitted the required financial reports for the 2023-24 fiscal year to the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that will allow DPI to calculate state aid payments to Wisconsin school districts. The submission of the reports is
A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay. The new DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown Deer, who replaces Immediate Past Commander Greg Palo of Red Granite. Other
ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco released additional endorsements of his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Wednesday. These supporters demonstrate the broad base of support that Anthony has amassed over the past month. The new endorsements come on the heels of LoCoco receiving the endorsement of
Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, a parent-led organization, is once again demanding community oversight of the lead paint cleanup in Milwaukee Public Schools after another round of state-issued noncompliance orders document dangerously irresponsible and sloppy work, this time resulting in thousands of dollars in fines. Orders released June 10 by
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand beside Governor Evers and other esteemed members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and the community
MADISON, WI – Today the State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 201 “Bradyn’s Law”. This legislation was inspired by the tragic death of DC Everest High School student Bradyn Bohn, who took his own life after being targeted by an organized sexual extortion ring. Bradyn’s Law establishes sexual extortion as
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case regarding gender-affirming care for minors: “Politicians shouldn’t be making health-care decisions for people, but in mistakenly failing to find a violation of the Equal Protection Clause in Skrmetti, the
MADISON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in United States V. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors as constitutional. After that ruling, the LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement: “Gender-affirming care is safe, medically necessary, and saves lives. Legislators should not interfere
State and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care The Wisconsin Department of Health Services wants to assure Wisconsinites that – under state and federal laws – hospitals must provide lifesaving care for pregnancies under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which includes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #267, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the sixth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. A copy of the governor’s 2025
Madison, WI – This week, the Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by Waukesha County legislators to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office. Waukesha County will receive funding for an additional six full-time assistant district attorneys. These added positions will help alleviate the heavy caseload currently
Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today about the announcement of a $1.8 million grant funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for NFL draft public safety resources. “I am delighted that Governor Evers did what the Republicans on the state budget-writing
Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions more across the country, peacefully exercised their freedom to speak out and protest actions of their government. Today, the Republicans in the state Senate
Green Bay – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) thanked Governor Tony Evers for awarding nearly $2 million to the City of Green Bay and surrounding communities to help cover public safety costs from the historic 2025 NFL Draft. “These dollars are a win for Green Bay and proof that,
Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, today announced that the Evers Administration is awarding nearly $2 million—$1.8 million—to the city of Green Bay for work done to support the 2025 NFL Draft earlier this year. … Please log in to
Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund. Most of Wisconsin’s pollinators are
Data story, map highlight how out-of-school time opportunities boost student success across Wisconsin MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive resource that highlights the significant impact of community learning centers across the state. The tool illustrates how these programs support student success beyond the … Please log in to access subscriber content. If