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WISCONSIN—MARCH 31–Statement from Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI), on the Anniversary of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban: “On the 174th anniversary of the passing of Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban, we are reminded the progress that was

MADISON– On March 31st, the Milwaukee Delegation recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of trans people everywhere, and a day to draw attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence that the trans community

Today – Friday, March 31 is not just any other Friday. Today represents so much for a great number of residents of Milwaukee. We kicked off the day by recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility with a special flag raising ceremony,

On Tuesday,  April 4th, Wisconsin voters will be asked to vote on two proposed Constitutional Amendments that will appear on the ballot as Question 1 & Question 2. The outcome of the vote will decide whether or not Wisconsin adopts

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) highlighted Dan Knodl’s (R-Germantown) extreme voting history on abortion rights and health care in Wisconsin. “Make no mistake, Dan Knodl’s extreme voting record on abortion and reproductive health care

In the states this week, local news featured President Biden kicking off his administration’s “Investing in America” tour in North Carolina, which over the next few weeks will highlight how the president’s economic policies are benefiting hard-working Americans across the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) reintroduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives (OMAR) Act. This bill would put an end to the practice of federal candidates tapping their campaign accounts

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers declared March 31, 2023 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Wisconsinand commended its observance to our state’s residents. Until 2021, the State of Wisconsin had never before officially recognized Transgender Day of Visibility. Under Governor Evers,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition, and the Wisconsin People’s Party, join forces to protest and march on April 1st, 11am at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee. March 23rd, 2023: MKE vs WW3 opposes current U.S.

Madison— The recently discovered falsified law enforcement employee counts at Green Bay by Mayor Eric Genrich has prompted state legislators to begin work on a Truth in Reporting requirement for local governments. At issue are city budget documents that contradict

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Reps. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Nancy Mace (SC-01), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24), reintroduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives Act, or OMAR Act for short. This legislation would put an end to the practice of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Rib Mountain Sanitary District is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the following testimony, as prepared for delivery by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly on the 2023-23 biennial budget. While the DPI was not called to testify before the Joint Committee on

MADISON – Members of the Latino Caucus, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee), and Representative Marisabel Cabrera (D-Milwaukee) released the following statements in honor of César Chávez Day on Friday, March 31st: “César Chávez was a labor leader and

MADISON, Wis. — On this day 174 years ago – March 31, 1849 – Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban became law. Nearly two centuries later, Wisconsinites are still fighting to have it repealed. The archaic ban, which was written before women had

KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement is speaking up for Justice Daniel Kelly.  Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner, Walworth County Sheriff Dave Gerber and Walworth County Undersheriff Tom Hausner joined Justice Kelly at a news conference at the Kenosha County Courthouse today to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a statement on the Community Within The Corridor indoor air contamination and resulting evacuation. The Community Within The Corridor project created two housing units on two properties, separated by

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the indictment of former President Trump: “The indictment of former President Trump is just the latest of the weaponization of government against conservatives, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Radical

Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) met with Green Lake County Farm Bureau and Marquette County Farm Bureau members on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 to discuss issues affecting agriculture in the State of Wisconsin. There was significant participation from

“The Affordable Care Act has been a gamechanger for millions, making health care more affordable and accessible for Americans. Through the ACA, preventative care such as cancer and heart disease screenings, breastfeeding care for postpartum mothers, and contraception require health