Marquette University: Biological sciences professor receives $1.37 million NSF CAREER grant to study impact of light on breathing
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Deanna Arble, assistant professor of biological sciences at Marquette University, has received a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation with an expected value of $1.37 million to study how light affects breathing and the maintenance of
Rep. Dittrich: Save Women’s Sports Act clears Assembly
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) thanks her Assembly colleagues for passing her Save Women’s Sports Act (Assembly Bills 100 and 102) and other Dittrich bills on Thursday: “For the third consecutive session, I have authored the Save Women’s Sports
Protect Our Care: Sen. Baldwin sounds the alarm against GOP plans to slash Medicaid funding at Madison roundtable
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin discussed the importance of Medicaid at a roundtable in Madison, WI. Joining the Senator were six Wisconsinites who would be directly impacted by the Republican budget plan that calls for slashing at
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights 2025-27 executive and capital budget investments supporting Wisconsin’s veterans and their families
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I’m traveling across our state, meeting with veterans and veteran organizations to talk about new efforts to support them in our state budget. As governor, it’s important to me that we
Rep. Murphy: Statement on UW DEI division review
MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the UW DEI review. Last week the findings of a University of Wisconsin-Madison internal review of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Vice Chancellor LaVar
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser continues to lie to voters about her credentials, NAEP, and Trump’s education cuts
MADISON – Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has spent this campaign lying to Wisconsin voters about her qualifications, her education policies, and the devastating impact of Trump’s cuts to public education. Last night’s debate made it clearer than ever: she will say
Rep. O’Connor: Votes to protect women’s sports
MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly bills 100 and 102, which mandate that sports teams at public K-12 schools, private schools in parental choice programs, the University
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: To host budget listening sessions alongside Assembly colleagues in the Fox Valley
APPLETON, WI – State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) is hosting four Budget Listening Sessions in the Fox Valley with Representatives Snodgrass (D-Appleton), Palmeri (D-Oshkosh), and Kaufert (R-Neenah) in order to hear input from constituents on what they would like to see
Dept of Transportation: Public meeting scheduled for WIS 138 in Dane and Rock counties
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss a pavement replacement project on WIS 138 from WIS 59 in Cooksville to Milwaukee Street in Stoughton, Dane and Rock counties. Construction is anticipated for 2029. The
WILL: WI families seek federal investigation into Westosha locker room incident
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (DOJ) against Westosha Central High School for endangering
Wisconsin Native Vote: Concludes nonpartisan community meals focused on how the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election impacts Native concerns
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Native Vote successfully hosted three community meals, bringing together nearly 140 attendees to discuss the impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Native communities ahead of the April 1 election. The nonpartisan events provided a welcoming space for
Progressive Turnout Project: Invests $1.2 million to rally Democrats to vote in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Progressive Turnout Project is committing $1.2 million to rally Democrats to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the critical April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The grassroots-funded organization is driving Democratic voter turnout through a large-scale field program that currently
Rep. Hong, legislative Democrats: Reintroduce Economic Justice Bill of Rights
MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Joins ‘AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol’, applauds AmeriCorps mission
Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol. As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Reintroduces bipartisan Air America Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition
Underly campaign: Trump’s executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is a direct attack on Wisconsin schools—and lobbyist Brittany Kinser still won’t stand up for Wisconsin
MADISON – This afternoon, Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a reckless move that threatens over $1 billion in federal funding for Wisconsin schools and puts critical programs—including special education,
The Center: Hires Janine Stephens Hale as Chief Administrative Officer
Madison, Wis.—March 20, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Janine Stephens Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Stephens Hale, a Wisconsin native with extensive experience managing and supporting the success of local and nonprofit
WisDems: ICYMI: Brad Schimel rolls out sexist attacks, petty insults on the campaign trail
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel has decided his path to victory lies in petty insults and outdated attacks aimed at sitting Wisconsin Supreme Court justices with whom he disagrees. At both public and private
NRCC: Announces communications staff for 2026 election cycle
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its communications staff for the 2026 election cycle as the Committee continues its work to protect and expand the Republican House majority. Will Kiley will lead the team as the Communications Director. A Virginia
Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC: Takes on Wisconsin sheriffs working with ICE
MINOCQUA, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC is taking direct action against Wisconsin sheriffs who are choosing to align with Donald Trump’s extremist immigration agenda. Today, the SuperPAC announced that it has filed open records requests with Washington, Winnebago, Oneida,