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MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, a coalition of groups fighting for fair electoral representation filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to examine the legality of the current legislative maps. Current maps heavily favor legislative Republicans as they hold

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin voiced its support for a lawsuit filed today challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s undemocratic and highly partisan legislative maps. Dr. Melinda Brennan, the executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Extreme

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Bare released the following statement: “The integrity of our democracy was the top issue I heard last year while knocking on over 10,000 doors in a district I won with 70% of the vote. That integrity

Following the indictment of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, here’s a reminder that Derrick Van Orden attended the “Stop the Steal” rally and was caught trespassing at the Capitol with his fellow insurrectionists – despite his attempts

MADISON–In response to the Law Forward lawsuit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “The maps are rigged–Wisconsin’s legislative maps are rigged! For over a decade, the GOP’s gerrymander has allowed them

MADISON –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that challenges Wisconsin’s current legislative maps. For too long, our voters’ will has been subverted by unrepresentative legislative maps. With this recent challenge, our Wisconsin voters

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Peacock

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