Dept. of Agriculture: Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program grants accepting applications through November 22
MADISON, Wis. – Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program grants are accepting applications through November 22, 2023. These two grants, the Direct-to-Farmer grant and the Community Partners grant, are funded through a cooperative agreement between the Wisconsin
Sen. Hesselbein: Condemns Republican bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement condemning Legislative Republicans for holding a public hearing on Senate Bill 480, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors: “Today’s hearing continues a dangerous nationwide trend of targeting transgender
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on GOP impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Robin Vos moving the goalposts on the Republican effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Robin Vos blinked. In the face of a massive public outcry and
WCA: Urges support for amendment to “Brewers Bill” that would result in additional revenue from existing county sales taxes
The Wisconsin Counties Association is voicing their support of an amendment to AB 438, the “Brewers Bill,” in which counties would see additional county sales tax funding that would benefit the entire state. As part of the ongoing legislative debate
UW–Madison: Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters
MADISON — Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers’ perception of the property and its neighborhood. Finding
Rep. Rodriguez: Votes to protect women in sports
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for two proposals to protect women in sports. “Protecting women in sports is wildly popular,” began Rodriguez. “Earlier this year, Marquette University Law Poll released data from a poll reporting that 71% of respondents
Cooke Campaign: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms: Derrick Van Orden was at January 6th insurrection, then tried to lie about presence
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel released a fact check affirming that Rep. Derrick Van Orden was at the January 6th insurrection and then lied about his presence. In the fact check, the Journal Sentinel wrote, “Van Orden acknowledged attending the Jan. 6
Sen. Jacque: Bill helps state foil cybercriminals
MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under a bipartisan bill, passed today by a Senate committee, which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications. State Sen.
Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Reps. Steil, Van Orden’s massive tax breaks for big corporations and the wealthy are driving up the nation’s deficit
MADISON, Wis. – Republican Congressmen, including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have supported massive tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations, which according to a new report are responsible for driving up the nation’s deficit. Here’s how
U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Gallagher: For the Wall Street Journal: Repeal the 1974 budget law that fuels the shutdown cycle
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) summarizing the necessary actions Congress should take to stop its well-honed process of forcing through last-minute massive spending bills that mortgage our
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans retreat from threats to impeach liberal Justice
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported on Robin Vos backtracking from his baseless and unlawful threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz by moving the goalposts in an effort to save face. Vos’ desperate effort to save face comes
Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears committee
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on a female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: State coalition honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month ahead of statewide conference, announces upcoming release of annual homicide report
Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse), the state coalition serving survivors of domestic violence (DV), honors October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) by partnering with a national awareness campaign, announcing the upcoming release of their annual Homicide Report, and
A Better Wisconsin Together: Extremist Speaker Vos continues to ignore reality, refuses to take impeachment off the table despite widespread opposition
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos confirmed today he will continue to weaponize impeachment threats against elected officials he disagrees with – despite Wisconsin voters, legal and ethics experts, former state Supreme Court justices, and even fellow Republicans voicing
WisGOP: U.S. Rep. Baldwin continues crusade against biological females — honored by advocates of gender transition treatments for children
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin doubled-down on her anti-women agenda that harms children at the same time. The Human Rights Campaign, a group that pushes legislation that supposedly benefits the transgender community, honored Tammy Baldwin at
Wisconsin Historical Society: Announces History Makers Tour and public launch of new History Maker space
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce its traveling History Makers Tour kicks off this month in conjunction with the public launch of the History Maker Space on Capitol Square in Madison. Together, the transition space
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Policy Coalition: Condemns the State Senate’s attempt to ban gender affirming care and penalize medical doctors
The Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Policy Coalition is a group of community organizations and local leaders dedicated to preventing the passage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in our state. The coalition advocates for pro-equality policies from the local to state level, from Eau Claire
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Collins: Recognize National Loggers Day with bipartisan resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) led a bipartisan resolution recognizing today, October 12th, 2023, as National Loggers Day. The Senate resolution highlights the many contributions and economic benefits of the logging industry in the
Rep. August: Assembly adopts bipartisan resolution supporting Israel
MADISON…Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding the adoption of AJR 82, which condemns Hamas’ barbaric attack against Israel: “Today the Assembly came together in a bipartisan fashion to stand in solidarity with the Israeli
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin announces improvements to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professionals Services (DSPS) will launch an updated version of the Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (WI ePDMP) later this month, the culmination of a three-year enhancement project. The new WI ePDMP, set to go