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Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson announced today his appointment of Kristina Boardman as the agency’s next deputy secretary. Boardman becomes WisDOT’s first female deputy secretary after serving as the administrator of WisDOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) since 2016.

August 2, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the 2023/24 Season, the theater plans to break ground in late May 2024 with a targeted grand opening of the new Associated Bank Theater Center in

MADISON, Wis. — In response to a new challenge of Wisconsin’s extreme partisan gerrymandering, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s lawsuit challenging our state’s extreme partisan gerrymander is good news for democracy in Wisconsin. For more than

Chief Justice Annette Kingsland ZieglerWisconsin Supreme Court(608) 266-1881 Madison, Wisconsin (August 2, 2023) – The unauthorized action taken today by some ofmy colleagues firing Director of State Courts Randy Koschnick is flawed procedurally,legally, and on its merits. As Chief Justice,

(MILWAUKEE) — Three MPS schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a rigorous, multiyear application process. The program encourages critical thinking and helps prepare students for postsecondary life in a global society. Milwaukee Public Schools’ new IB Primary Years

Madison – Today the Wisconsin Arts Board celebrates its 50th Anniversary in service to the people of Wisconsin. Former Governor Patrick Lucey signed the biennial budget bill creating the Arts Board on August 2, 1973. We will commemorate this 50th

In 2011 I lost my father to Alzheimer’s disease, and for years before that, I watched as my parents struggled to navigate their constantly evolving reality that was fraught with heartbreak and nervousness in anticipation of what may happen next.

BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) reacted to the filing of Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, a newly-filed lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering under the Wisconsin Constitution: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that directly challenges the

Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities to get your children involved in fun and free activities throughout the City of Milwaukee before school starts in the coming weeks. “Milwaukee is rich with opportunities for our

Washington, D.C. – Today, John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the legal challenge against Wisconsin’s gerrymandered state legislative maps:  “For more than a decade, Wisconsinites have been reduced to

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for it’s second LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Building off of a successful Entrepreneurial Bootcamp in 2022, this two day intensive workshop will provide new and potential business owners the tools and

MADISON, Wis. – For the 12th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals on its Best Hospitals list as the best in Wisconsin. This prestigious achievement reflects a reputation for innovation and remarkable patient care, which

MADISON, WI — Charles R. “Chuck” Hilston, executive director Emeritus of the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. “Chuck spent his entire career advocating and serving as a voice for school children and educators,”

Madison, WI, July 27, 2023 – North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including three new board members and Executive Committee. As described in the NAIDC mission statement, the board focus is to “Develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders

MADISON – On August 1st, Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I am beyond excited to welcome our newest member on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Janet

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- In response to the lawsuit brought today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin’s current legislative maps are valid and constitutional. Instead of redefining their radical political platform to match the values

MADISON – Today, Law Forward filed a lawsuit with the State Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s legislative maps. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “For far too long, Republicans in power gerrymandered

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “For more than a decade, the GOP have insulated themselves from accountability and silenced the people of Wisconsin with their rigged legislative maps.  “Now, voters across our state have an opportunity

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to a lawsuit filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps. “For years, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have consistently ignored the will of the people, and they’ve been able to do