Rep. Shelton: Fights for trans student athletes in Assembly Committee on Education Public Hearing
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Committee on Education held a public hearing yesterday on AB 377, a tired and recycled Republican bill that perpetuates damaging and hateful rhetoric towards a very small population of trans student athletes in Wisconsin’s K-12 system. Following
WisDems: Release 2024 DNC Convention press kit
MADISON, Wis. — Today, as part of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s efforts to encourage full participation by Democrats across Wisconsin in the 2024 Democratic National Convention, WisDems is releasing its 2024 DNC Convention Press Kit. This press kit contains key
Pitzo Campaign: Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel endorses judicial campaign
The Pitzo for Judge campaign continues to gain the support of well-respected trial judges as Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel announced his endorsement of Assistant District Attorney Jack Pitzo for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 12. “Jack Pitzo has proven
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds hypothetical Biden-Trump rematch remains close with candidates splitting registered, likely voter samples
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Reps. Clancy, Ratcliff: The message is clear Wisconsin stands with trans and non-binary communities
Madison, Wis. – The Republicans are at it again – going after our transgender youth. Today they held three public hearings on anti-transgender bills, including AB465 which they misname as “Help Not Harm”, but in fact this legislation is extremely
Sen. Agard: Introduces Mental Healthcare is Healthcare legislative package with Democratic colleagues
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and her Democratic colleagues introduced a package of bills to fund mental healthcare access for K-12 and UW students. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Right now, Wisconsin faces a quiet,
Democratic Assembly Mental Health Committee members: Re-introduce the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” legislative package
MADISON–Today, the Democratic members of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee), and Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh)–introduced a legislative package with four bills to
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Increases options for trades examinations through new partnership
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is vastly expanding opportunities to take trades exams in Wisconsin, entering into an agreement with computer-based testing company Pearson VUE to offer more locations and more exam slots to those
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Chetek is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
PCCC: Endorses Katrina Shankland for U.S. House in WI-03
Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Katrina Shankland’s campaign to flip Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District and oust extremist Republican Derrick Van Orden. Shankland is a current Wisconsin state legislator and former PCCC staffer and is the group’s
Dept. of Transportation: DMV Road Test Waiver pilot program to end December 31, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces that the Road Test Waiver pilot program will end on December 31, 2023. As of January 1, 2024, those under 18 years old will need to complete an in-person
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility open house
KEWAUNEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee on Saturday, Oct. 7. This free annual event will give attendees an opportunity to watch salmon egg collection
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: GOP Radio Address: Wisconsin can’t afford the Biden-Evers economy
Like many families across the state, as prices have gone up, my family’s budget has been stretched thin by failed, Biden-Evers economic policies. Hi, I’m Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, representing Wisconsin’s 19th Senate District. Over the past 5 years, prices for
Sen. Knodl: Preserving fairness and safety in Women’s sports
Madison – Today, State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) testified on legislation he authored, the Saving Women’s Sports Act. Assembly Bills 377 and 378 will preserve gender-specific sports categories at the high school and collegiate level, based on the athletes’ biological
City of Madison Mayor’s Office, Common Council: Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Madison Alders on proposed State Legislation attacking trans youth
Madison is, and has been for a long time, a welcoming and supportive place for the LGBTQ+ community. In 1975 Madison became the first place in Wisconsin, and one of the earliest in the country, to ban discrimination based on
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Policy Coalition: Condemns the State Legislature’s Transgender Medical Care Ban and Athlete Ban
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
Marsy’s Law: Rock County DA’s Office and Wis. DOJ collaborate to “map” victims’ journeys
JANESVILLE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Rock County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in Janesville this week with the goal of helping victims better access their rights.
Dept. of Administration: 2nd Annual Women in Cybersecurity event to coincide with Governor’s 2023 Cybersecurity Summit
Green Bay, Wis. – On Monday, October 23, the Wisconsin Department of Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs will hold the Annual Women in Cybersecurity event at the KI Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Green Bay. Held in conjunction
Senator Baldwin, Colleagues: Call for immediate action to support Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and colleagues urged U.S. Senate and House leaders and the chair and ranking members of the U.S. Senate and House Appropriations Committees to immediately advance legislation that will provide critical and sustained security
Sen. Agard: Denounces GOP’s continued attacks on trans kids
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans scheduled a public hearing on Assembly Bill 456, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Republicans are once again inserting themselves in the private medical decisions