MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened in a Special Session, called by Governor Tony Evers to ban partisan gerrymandering and guarantee fair maps for future generations of Wisconsinites. Following their pattern of inaction on Special Sessions called by Governor Evers, Republican Leadership took no action, allowing no discussion

MADISON – After Senate Republicans gaveled in and then immediately adjourned today’s special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement condemning the majority’s choice to dodge this important issue once again: “For over a decade, Wisconsinites suffered under some of the most gerrymandered

The FORGE Fatherhood Services Program provides funding to support a broad array of services for adult fathers to care for their children MILWAUKEE – Today at Wisconsin Community Services, County Executive David Crowley and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell recognized the Week of the Young Child by signing legislation to deploy $5 million over the

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after the State Senate kept the governor’s special session open to allow for further work and discussions on the topic under consideration: Senate Republicans will continue to work on the delicate, complex topic that redistricting is to ensure

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s special session call today: “Redistricting is a core legislative power and any changes to the current process have to be made intentionally and specifically using normal legislative procedure. “Leaving the special session open allows the legislature

MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Senator Jesse James that he will be retiring from the State Senate at the end of his term. “I’ve known Jesse for many years, and one of the things I admire the most about him is

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), Wisconsin Family Action, and WILL’s client Joy Buchman are warning Governor Tony Evers and his Administration to immediately cease any enforcement of Wis. Admin. Code. § MPSW 20.02(25), a rule banning consensual, client-driven talk therapy from a perspective the government disfavors.

MADISON –Wisconsin Family Action is joining the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty in calling on Gov. Evers’ administration to immediately rescind MPSW §20.02 (25) which engages in the one-sided censorship squarely rejected by the United States Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar. The Supreme Court’s ruling affirmed the free speech rights of

MADISON– Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill that facilitates the practice of social work across state lines: 2025 Assembly Bill 80 (now 2025 Wisconsin Act 232). The new law ratifies and enters Wisconsin into the Social Work Licensure Compact, provides the ability for a licensed social worker to practice social work

Legislature still refusing to add ban on partisan gerrymandering to state constitution, jeopardizing Wisconsin’s fair maps With no permanent independent redistricting process in place, Wisconsinites could see partisan map rigging return after fair maps ushered in historic era of bipartisan accomplishments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today doubled down on banning partisan gerrymandering in

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Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, Unanimously Named MCW’s Seventh Leader, Effective July 1, 2026 Milwaukee – April 14, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ‘01, has been unanimously appointed as the institution’s seventh president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective

MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding a special session on nonpartisan redistricting: “Today, Assembly Republicans decided to leave Governor Evers’ special session on nonpartisan redistricting open in an effort to continue meaningful dialogue. “We view the Governor’s proposal

The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in response to Tom Tiffany’s new ad: “Wisconsin can’t afford a cliché Washington politician like Tom Tiffany. “He’s spent his time in Washington rubber stamping every piece of Trump’s massive price hikes—from sending gas prices soaring to casting the deciding vote

MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Jessie James, who had announced his intention to challenge Democratic incumbent Jeff Smith in Wisconsin’s 31st district, announced that he will not be seeking re-election. James is the 5th Senate Republican to call it quits, nearly half of the 12 who were initially up for reelection this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is working to combat a sustained increase in suspected online child exploitation as the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) kicks off its annual Internet Crimes Against Children Conference on Missing and Exploited Children in Appleton. “I’m thankful to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Monthin Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accoun…

MILWAUKEE – In honor of 414 Day, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released a video celebrating everything he loves about Milwaukee and encouraging Milwaukeeans to support local businesses, visit a favorite park, and show love to the community today. “Milwaukee raised me, shaped me, and continues to inspire me every day,”

[Altoona, WI] Michele Magadance Skinner announced today that she is seeking election to the 31st Senate District following the retirement of Senator Jesse James, and issued the following statement: “Senator Jesse James has been a champion for our community and I thank him for his service in the State Senate