Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Praises court ruling protecting AmeriCorps, applauds Green Bay’s conservation corps
GREEN BAY, WI – Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) released the following statement in response to a federal court ruling holding the Trump administration accountable for unlawfully dismantling AmeriCorps: “This decision is a powerful reminder that good things are worth fighting
UW Board of Regents: Re-elects Regent Amy B. Bogost as president and Regent Kyle Weatherly as vice president
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Rep. Udell: Co-Sponsors Dem bill packages
MADISON, Wis. – in the first week of June, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced three bill packages to address federal funding, mental health, and gun safety. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The Trump Administration unlawfully cut allocated Wisconsin
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Strongly condemns reinstated Trump travel ban as discriminatory and harmful
Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns the reinstated travel ban issued by former President Donald Trump, which once again targets a broad range of Muslim-majority and African nations. The newly released policy restricts immigration and
AG Kaul: Wins preliminary injunction restoring AmeriCorps programs
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition on Thursday secured a court order that blocks the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps programs that provide services across Wisconsin. The preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge for the U.S.
Kids Forward: United for worker power in Wisconsin
Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across the state. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Union (MASH), representing 1,150 service
Sen. Wimberger: Motion to fund local clean water initiatives included in state budget
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Joint Finance Committee, the state’s budget committee, passed a Wimberger-led budget motion to include $726 million in additional bonding authority under the state’s Environmental Improvement Fund (EIF) in
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Celebrates United States Supreme Court victory for Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for Catholic Charities at the United States Supreme Court. The Court’s 9-0 decision in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Demands PSC to prioritize baseload power sources, ensure affordable energy for Wisconsinites
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Summer Strand, Chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC), calling for Wisconsin to lead the way in affordable energy production. Specifically, the letter asks the PSC not to prematurely
Reps. Arney, Madison: Urge Joint Finance Committee to reinstate essential lead abatement funding
MADISON, WI — Today, State Representatives Margaret Arney (D-Milwaukee) and Darrin Madison (D-Milwaukee) called on members of the Joint Finance Committee to reinstate funding for six key provisions aimed at combating lead contamination in Wisconsin homes, schools, and communities. “The Governor’s
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds introduction of Price Transparency for Patients Act
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is proud to support the Price Transparency for Patients Act, a transformative piece of legislation introduced by Senators Julian Bradley (SD-28) and Mary Felzkowski (SD-12), and Representative Bob Wittke (AD-63). This bill aims to
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Applauds the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the Environmental Improvement Fund
Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement on the Joint Finance Committee’s unanimous approval of $732,250,100 in revenue obligation bonding authorization for the Environmental Improvement Fund during this afternoon’s executive session.
Sen. Wanggaard: Evers replaces state flag with Pride flag at Risser Justice Center and State Law Library
MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed shock and disgust today when learning that the Wisconsin state flag has been removed from the Risser Justice Center and State Law Library in Madison and replaced with the Progress Pride flag.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds Joint Finance Committee for passing $732 million in increased funding for safe drinking water
MADISON – Today, the Joint Finance Committee voted 16-0 to increase the revenue bonding authority of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and the Clean Water Fund Program by $732 million. This rare showing of bipartisan support shows the urgent
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republicans abandon their jobs and Wisconsin families
Wisconsin families will face the cost of inaction as Republican lawmakers skip out on their jobs this budget season MADISON, Wis. — By storming out of state budget negotiations and refusing to find bipartisan compromise, Wisconsin Republicans are abandoning more than
Dane County Exec Agard: Holds listening session on 2026 budget, prioritizes community voice
MADISON — Last night, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard hosted a public Budget Listening Session at the Alliant Energy Center as part of her commitment to crafting an inclusive and community-driven 2026 county budget. Typically, listening sessions are held later
Dept. of Public Instruction: Recognizes 98 schools for outstanding achievement and progress
Names 2023-24 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 98 schools statewide have earned Wisconsin Schools of Recognition honors for the 2023–24 school year. These awards celebrate the exceptional efforts of educators, students,
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: Needs of children, families must remain focus of state budget process
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is grateful for Gov. Tony Evers’ ongoing efforts to ensure Wisconsin’s children and families are prioritized in the 2025-27 state budget. WECA is encouraged to know bipartisan budget negotiations between the Governor
Rep. O’Conner: Unanimous win for religious liberty
Fond du Lac, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after U.S. Supreme Court released their opinion which overturned the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission: “Earlier this
Universities of Wisconsin: New web page Fuel Futures highlights impact of federal financial aid
MADISON, Wis.—To highlight the impact of federal financial aid, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today invited UWs students and graduates to share their stories about how Pell Grants and other aid creates educational opportunities. The UWs have created a