Rep. Steffen: Bill to ease transportation costs for legally blind employees moves ahead
Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) testified at a public hearing on legislation they authored that would create a transportation tax credit for people who are legally blind to help cover the
Rep. Stubbs: Calls for a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force in WI
MADISON, WI – Representative Shelia Stubbs introduces LRB-3661/1, seeks to create a task force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-77) released the following statement: “Today I am introducing legislation that seeks to establish a
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Highlights cutting prescription drug prices and delivering affordable health care in Waukesha and Milwaukee
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Waukesha and Milwaukee to highlight her work lowering the price of prescription drugs for Wisconsin seniors through the Inflation Reduction Act and delivering nearly $3 million for Milwaukee’s Federally Qualified Health Centers in order to
Gov. Evers: Moves to intervene in redistricting challenge to Wisconsin’s legislative maps
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the state’s current legislative maps. “My commitment to the people of Wisconsin remains the same—I believe that the people should
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Heralds action to lower Rx drug costs in Waukesha
WAUKESHA, WI – Earlier today, Protect Our Care Wisconsin joined Senator Tammy Baldwin and advocates in Waukesha to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites. Sen. Baldwin visited the Waukesha Free Clinic and highlighted the recent
School Choice Wisconsin: New DPI data shows choice students outscore public school peers on standardized tests
WEST ALLIS — Students in Wisconsin’s parental choice programs outperformed public school students across a range of test results released by DPI today. Families who participate in the parental choice programs must be at or below the following federal poverty
WisDems: RATING CHANGE: Duey Stroebel moves to “against removal” and deals major blow to GOP impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — In a new video released today by CBS 58, Sen. Duey Stroebel became the first Republican in the Wisconsin Senate to explicitly oppose impeachment of Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The GOP now lacks the necessary supermajority to convict
U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Sherman: Introduce bipartisan bill to counter use of human shields
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) today introduced the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act. The bill would improve the implementation and enforcement of sanctions against terrorist organizations and other malign actors that use innocent
Universities of Wisconsin: Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – President Jay Rothman today unveiled the Universities of Wisconsin, a new name and identity that emphasizes the constellation of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities. The Universities of Wisconsin will replace the University of Wisconsin System as the preferred
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul shares Wisconsin DOJ resources during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for survivors of domestic violence. “Everyone should be safe from domestic violence,” said Attorney
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: New tool helps assess fire risk in Wisconsin communities
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is expanding its commitment to safety by launching a new data dashboard aimed at helping state fire departments better identify risks and vulnerable groups in their communities. DSPS launched
PSC: Urges customers to seek assistance before moratorium on utility disconnections begins
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the annual winter heating moratorium on disconnections
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Vos’s hand picked advisor says case closed on meritless impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — According to documents made public in recent news reports, former conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser – acting on a clandestine panel created by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to advance an unfounded impeachment scheme against Justice Janet
WisDems: On findings of secret GOP impeachment panel
MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports that a secret panel empowered by Robin Vos to advise Republican politicians on the impeachment of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz recommended against impeachment, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin
King Campaign: Media reports Mayor Johnson proposes 20% pay increase for himself and 15% increase for Common Council
Milwaukee, WI: Mayoral Candidate David D. King responds to proposed pay increase for the office of the Mayor, the Common Council Members,and other top Milwaukee officials. “After claiming Milwaukee is cash strapped and pushing a 2% sales tax increase and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take advantage of Wisconsin’s mentored hunting law this fall
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to share their skills and knowledge with beginner hunters by taking advantage of Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law. Since 2009, this one-on-one mentoring opportunity has given new hunters a
Institute for Reforming Government: Pandemic recovery slow for low-performing students
Delafield, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released Forward Exam test score data from 2022-2023. The results follow $1 billion allocated by public schools in federal COVID relief. The Institute for Reforming Government has provided a
Opportunity Wisconsin, AFL-CIO: Host Brat Fry to raise awareness of Rep. Steil’s votes to harm workers and families
KENOSHA, Wis. – Free brats and a chance to demand Congressman Bryan Steil start fighting for Wisconsin workers and families is a combination many Wisconsinites can rally around, and they’ll have that chance as Opportunity Wisconsin and the Kenosha AFL-CIO
Clean Wisconsin: Senate PFAS bill amendment falls short, but broad support remains for critical component of the bill
Today Senate republicans released an amendment to Senate Bill 312 aimed at addressing concerns that the bill would result in PFAS being treated differently than other hazardous substances under the Spill’s Law. As written, the bill could limit the Department
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host Root River Steelhead Facility open house
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be held rain or shine. This free event will allow