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MADISON, WI – Last week, Legislative Republicans left the negotiating table during state budget talks with Governor Tony Evers, refusing to commit to adequately funding Wisconsin’s public schools — a move that undermines both educational opportunity and the overall well-being of

MADISON, WI – Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s proposed zoning changes serve as a critical step toward creating more inclusive, age-friendly communities, AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley said this morning after the mayor announced her plan at a press conference. “Zoning

Process ensures annual reports remain fair, accurate and aligned MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction held the first standard setting open meeting for school and district report cards on Tuesday. The panel of more than 30 education leaders

The summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. / Photo Credit: Bill McNee MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available

(Washington, D.C.) – Following a scathing investigative piece by the Washington Post, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) is doubling down on his call to end the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The article confirms that the LIHTC program enriches developers, banks, and lawyers

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) calls on consumers of all ages to be aware of how scammers try to take advantage of

MADISON, Wis. — The WisDems are doubling down on their woke ideologies at their state convention this weekend. Rather than tackling educational failures, WisDems proposed not one, but three resolutions linked to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), masquerading as

The claim: “They are cutting [Medicaid] in order to pay for massive tax breaks, for the very wealthy, and big corporations.” — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the federal budget reconciliation bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Reality: Sen. Baldwin

Contact: media@lawforward.org MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward, Democracy Defenders Fund, and Hecker Fink LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and a group of Wisconsin voters, alleging that billionaire Elon Musk and affiliated entities violated multiple

Wisconsin Working Families Continue to Pay the Costs for GOP Obstruction and Partisanship MADISON, Wis. — Lowering costs for hard working Wisconsinites, protecting consumers from price gouging and insurance company abuses, and investing in training the next generation of teachers and

Madison – Recently the State of Wisconsin was notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is in violation of the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Representative Wichgers released the following statement: “Today, I

MADISON—Today, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance once again failed to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, rejecting targeted proposals to address rising living costs and potential serious federal funding gaps. While Governor Evers’ budget prioritized food safety,

Trump administration is cutting lifesaving research right now while proposing a budget that would rip away $18 billion – a 40% cut – in NIH funding for lifesaving breakthroughs next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2024: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I am ecstatic to see this industry continue to

Madison… Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Representative Clint Moses (R Menomonie) recently testified on their bills that would restore needed access to mental health treatment in the Chippewa Falls area. The bills would allocate $1 million in the state budget

“We remain deeply committed to the safety and security of every person who walks into a courthouse in Wisconsin. This includes victims, litigants, attorneys, and the dedicated public employees who work to ensure justice prevails. While today’s budget action did

“Milwaukee leads the state in tourism. Numbers just out from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism show our county is, far and away, the leader in tourism spending, number of visitors, and jobs for local residents in hospitality. “This achievement is

Madison… Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions: “What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 states in filing a lawsuit on behalf of consumers that objects to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following in response to constituents upset about the Oconomowoc Rotary’s elimination of State and Federal elected officials from Oconomowoc’s annual 4th of July parade: “My Beloved Oconomowoc, I am writing to you because