Gov. Evers: Slams Wisconsin Republicans’ attempts to illegally fire state’s elections administrator
MADISON — Gov. Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans’ ongoing efforts to interfere with Wisconsin’s elections by attempting to illegally fire the state’s chief elections administrator. The move represents a continued escalation by Wisconsin Republicans in recent years to attempt to
Committee to Protect Health Care: Wisconsin doctors sound alarm: GOP attempt to impeach Justice Protasiewicz is attempt to keep abortion banned
MADISON — Months after celebrating Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s resounding win, Wisconsin physicians are expressing their opposition to legislative Republicans’ unjustifiable threat to impeach her to try to ensure their own partisan, anti-abortion agenda. Such a move would ignore the will of a record-breaking
Forward Latino: Condemns court decision on DACA and calls for congressional action to codify program and provide earned pathway to citizenship
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 condemned Wednesday’s court decision that declared the Deferred Action Childhood Arrival (DACA) program unlawful. DACA
Pitzo Campaign: Waukesha County Judge Laura F. Lau endorses judicial campaign
Waukesha County Judge Laura Lau announced her endorsement of Assistant District Attorney Jack Pitzo for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12. Judge Lau announced her retirement from the circuit court in late August and knows Jack has the temperament and
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on acceptance of American College of Physicians Wisconsin Legislator of the Year Award
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Acceptance of American College of Physicians Wisconsin Legislator of the Year Award this past weekend. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement:I am so grateful and truly honored to accept this award
UW-Madison: New technique creates tolerance of transplanted kidneys
MADISON — Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility
Common Cause: Statement on “Iowa model” redistricting reform measure unveiled by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
After steadfastly opposing any and every attempt to reform the redistricting process in Wisconsin over at least the last 12 years, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now attempting to ram through his version of reform legislation in less than two days? With
WisDems: MAGA Republicans’ funding bills would be catastrophic for Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — This week, MAGA Republicans in Congress proposed extreme budget cuts that would raise costs, slash support for law enforcement, and undermine our economy — all while these same members are separately fighting for new tax cuts for multi-millionaires
Marquette University: Offering full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a full slate of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. A complete list of events is available on the Center for Engagement and Inclusion website. Media interested in attending any of
Sen. Smith: Statement regarding Speaker Vos’ bizarre behavior
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Burlington) bizarre and abrupt behavior to cling to power: “We are watching a frantic lawmaker try every desperation tactic he can to ignore the public will and
Forward Latino: Applauds USDA Climate-smart Commodities Initiative during USDA Secretary Vilsack visit
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 met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin. The trip was
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound second-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 109 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets
UW System: Enrollment up, and steady, across the UW System
MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. “Wisconsin is in a war for talent
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: To resume abortion services
Media Contact Analiese Eicher Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org 608-449-5218 Abortion services will resume in Milwaukee and Madison on September 18th Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee,
WisDems: Wausau-Area Rep. Patrick Snyder moves to “lean against” on defend justice impeachment tracker
MADISON, Wis. — As Robin Vos continues to double down on his impeachment threats, members of his own caucus continue to appear uncomfortable with a Vos-led push to remove Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Yesterday, in new reporting from the Capital Times, GOP Rep. Patrick
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Board on September 1,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Speaks on government funding & WI GOP impeachment threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke on the House Floor today to discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown and the Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans’ attempts to overturn the will of
Sen. Carpenter: Robin Vos’ deathbed conversion
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republicans’ announcement of a plan to institute the “Iowa Model” for legislative redistricting in Wisconsin: “After over a decade of lying and cheating, and taking every action available to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: GOP Colleagues demand answers from CIA director about COVID-19 origins investigation
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Rand Paul M.D. (R-Ky.) and his GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s
Dept. of Health Services: Highlights new grant program and exceptional partner work at Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities.