Forward Latino: Corrects mis-information presented during Judge Hannah Dugan trial
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan, service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement to correct the false statements made under oath and repeated in
Nate’s Mission: Wisconsin survivors to New York survivors: We know Cardinal Dolan does not deliver justice
MILWAUKEE — As survivors in New York are confronted with a settlement brokered under Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s leadership, Milwaukee survivors are joining them in condemning a process that forces survivors into prolonged litigation, keeps abuse records and files secret from Catholics
Rep. Sheehan: Reacts to rising property taxes as a result of state budget decisions
This week, property tax bills were released in Wisconsin. Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) made the following statement. “Earlier this week, property tax bills were released across the state. Many communities across the state saw significant increases, including here in the
Reps. O’Connor, Stubbs and Billings, Sen. Jacque: Legislators re-introduce bipartisan human trafficking package
Madison, WI—Legislators from the 2023 Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking released the following statement after reintroducing several bills recommended for passage in last year’s bipartisan final report: “Last session, the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking sought to understand how
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to pass legislation protecting children and reducing energy costs
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of four critical pieces of legislation this week: the Kayla Hamilton Act, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, the Power Plant Reliability Act, and the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development
U.S. Attorney Schimel: United States thanks jurors for their service and urges peaceful response to verdict
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, issued the following statement in response to the conviction of Judge Hannah Dugan. “There are several important messages that would be the same no matter the verdict: First,
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: CDC labels minority neighborhoods as ‘vulnerable,’ encouraging the spread of DEI spending nationwide
The News: In new findings provided to the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, WILL has uncovered that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses a race-based criteria to declare whole communities and neighborhoods as “socially vulnerable”
Sen. Wirch, Rep. Stubbs: Reintroduce human trafficking awareness bill
Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D–Pleasant Prairie) and Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D–Madison) are reintroducing legislation to expand the locations where the Department of Justice encourages the display of human trafficking hotline posters, including lodging establishments, places that serve alcohol, tattoo
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ gives consumers instructions on accessing $700 million Google settlement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is directing consumers’ attention to new information and instructions to receive funds from a $700 million settlement with Google secured by AG Kaul and a coalition of 52 other attorneys general. The
Dept. of Justice: Investigation in Madison, WI
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) conducted an officer involved death investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024. After reviewing the
Wisconsin Building Trades Council: Response to Wisconsin Policy Forum’s new apprenticeship study
The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s new apprenticeship study affirms what our member unions have known for generations. Construction and manufacturing trades continue to anchor the state’s workforce pipeline, producing the highest participation levels, the strongest completion rates, and the best career outcomes of
Sen. Ratcliff, Reps. Arney, Clancy and Snodgrass: Wisconsin Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns proposed federal rules targeting gender-affirming care for minors
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus strongly condemns the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed rules and the two U.S. House legislative bills that would severely ban access to medically necessary, evidence-based health care,
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Maria Lazar’s latest desperate attempt to hide her radical anti-abortion stance
MADISON, Wis. — A recent press release from her campaign and changes to her website show that right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar’s desperation to hide her radical anti-abortion stance from Wisconsinites is mounting. “No matter how hard
Sen. Spreitzer, Reps. Anderson & Jacobson: Introduce bipartisan bill to save Wisconsin wedding barns
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representatives Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) along with Senator André Jacque (R-New Franklin) introduced LRB-2567, which would protect Wisconsin’s iconic wedding barns and preserve affordable options for Wisconsin families planning
SSDC: Sen. Dianne Hesselbein leading the charge to deliver a Democratic majority
MADISON, WI – This week, the Wisconsin Examiner published an article detailing Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s views on the current legislative session, next year’s election, and how a democratic majority would serve Wisconsin families. In the article Sen. Hesselbein emphasized Senate Democrats’
Rep. Vos: Dugan must go
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement after Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents during an arrest: “Last night a Milwaukee County Judge
314 Action: 314 Action candidates, representatives, and senators slam Republicans for refusal to extend ACA tax credits, promise to continue fight over health care costs
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to block a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which would prevent health insurance premiums from more than doubling on January 1st, House Members rebuked his decision and passed a discharge
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobile riders: Ride safe and sober this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. – As some snowmobile trails begin to open, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice. Two of the most common off-highway vehicle (OHV)
Democracy Defense Project-WI: ‘A fundamental overstep of power’ – DDP-WI on federal voter roll suit
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, it was announced that the federal government was suing Wisconsin over a bipartisan decision by members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission not to provide unredacted voter roll information to the Department of Justice. This decision was made in
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases statement on Navy announcement of new frigate class
Announcement follows Trump administration’s plan to cut back production of Constellation-class frigates built in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced its plan to introduce a new frigate class. This