Sens. Habush Sinykin, Ratcliff: Executive session of the special committee on oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice
Today, the Republican-created Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice held an executive session to discuss the committee report and recommendations. The two Democratic members of the Committee, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff
Sen. Felzkowski: Senate special committee on oversight of the Department of Justice approves final report and recommendations
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ) met to approve a final report outlining the committee’s findings and recommendations following its investigation into outside influence in Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ). Since
Sen. Tomczyk: Wisconsin’s DOJ infiltrated by outside interests on Kaul’s watch
WisDems: ICYMI: Judge Chris Taylor fights for reproductive rights, Maria Lazar supports abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting highlights the stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s extreme anti-abortion stance in which she believes the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was “very wise”, with Judge Chris Taylor’s long career of championing reproductive freedoms. While Maria Lazar dodges questions on
Rep. Nedweski: Slams Evers for putting politics ahead of protecting kids
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing a series of bills aimed at protecting children, including Senate Bill 405, legislation she authored to allow minors harmed by gender transition procedures to seek justice in
Sen. Hutton: Governor denies protections for women, girls and children harmed by bad medicine
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have protected girls and women in school athletics and extended an opportunity for justice for individuals who were harmed by gender-altering medical treatments given to them as a child.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2026 rare species community-based science projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species in 2026. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their
UW-Stout: Institute for Supply Management awards UW-Stout alum in 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars
Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter, a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star. Mewhorter, a demand planner at
Rodriguez campaign: Releases plan to make child care more affordable and more accessible for Wisconsin families
Plan builds on progress made under Evers-Rodriguez administration, caps child care costs at 7% of family income, gives families real choices, raises provider wages, and expands access in child care deserts MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take a field trip with the Natural Resources Foundation
MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) has just announced 280 outdoor adventures available during its 2026 Field Trip season. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, NRF is offering a wide variety of hands-on, expert-led nature experiences for adults and
Fair Wisconsin: Responds to the veto of five anti-trans bills: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for supporting trans kids and standing up for LGBTQ+ rights”
Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five anti-trans bills. Following the veto ceremony, where the governor was joined by trans kids, their families, and LGBTQ+ and allied advocates from across Wisconsin, Fair Wisconsin’s Executive Director Abigail
Gov. Evers: Keeps promise to protect LGBTQ youth, again vetoes several anti-LGBTQ bills targeting trans and gender nonconforming kids
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated International Transgender Day of Visibility today by vetoing five anti-LGBTQ bills targeting Wisconsin’s transgender and gender nonconforming kids, making good on his promise to veto any anti-LGBTQ legislation sent to his desk that hurts LGBTQ kids and Wisconsinites.
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Medicaid Awareness Month: Republicans’ unpopular cuts spark nationwide health care crisis they can’t hide from
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, April 1, kicks off the ninth annual Medicaid Awareness Month, as Donald Trump and Republicans face mounting backlash for the largest cuts to health care in history and the growing crisis those cuts have unleashed in
National Federation of Independent Business Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Judge Maria Lazar for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, WI (March 31, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Wisconsin’s political action committee (PAC) announced today its endorsement of Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Maria Lazar is the best candidate to stop
Dept. of Natural Resources: Consider becoming a conservation patron this year
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the value of purchasing the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License. If you’re an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to both fish and hunt, it might be time to consider
Milwaukee Common Council: Statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility
From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and The HIVE Employee Resource Group March 31, 2026 Today, we proudly celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Milwaukee. This day embraces the vision we have of what Milwaukee
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce over $1.5 million in fast forward grants to help train over 700 Wisconsinites for in-demand jobs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced over $1.5 million in worker training grants through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to assist 19 employers in training more than 700 workers for high-demand jobs in construction, child care, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation across
Okazaki campaign: To seek full term as Dane County Clerk of Court
Madison, WI — After being appointed by the judges of the Dane County Circuit Court to fill the term of retired Clerk of Court, Carlo Esqueda, Jeff Okazaki has announced that he will officially seek a full term in the 2026