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MADISON, Wis. — In response to Wisconsin Republicans’ misplaced priorities on the State Assembly floor this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “Legislative Republicans continue to put their priorities in all the wrong places, at the expense of

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to the approval of the Workforce Package in the State Assembly: “Employers all across Wisconsin are facing a workforce shortage.  Assembly Republicans’ goals are to increase labor

REEDSBURG, Wis. – Devin Remiker continues to secure support from key activists and Democratic leaders for his campaign for WisDems chair. After announcing endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer yesterday, he has added

Wednesday, April 23rd, members of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine and members of Wisconsin Right to Boycott will gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to lobby for the repeal of the 2018 “anti-boycott” law and the full restoration

MADISON, WI – With economic chaos threatening job security and our country’s economic stability, today Wisconsin Republicans showed that they are trying to stand in the way of safety nets and earned benefits which help those whose jobs have been lost.

MADISON – Today, in another floor session focused on punishing workers and creating more paperwork for Wisconsinites, Assembly Republicans advanced bills that would add more requirements to unemployment insurance, disqualify some workers from unemployment benefits entirely, and preempt local programs

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) led the charge against bills that continue Assembly Republicans’ recent attacks on the programs and services that undergird Wisconsin’s economy, speaking against AB 164 and AB 165. AB 164 would add new

MADISON… Military families across Wisconsin would have access to more education options for their children under legislation extending open enrollment application deadlines, which is headed to the State Assembly following unanimous Senate passage today. Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), Chairman of the

MILWAUKEE — A Marquette University student has received a place at the Fulbright Summer Institute to study film and cinema at Lancaster University. Ryan Smith, a first-year student in the Diederich College of Communication and member of the University Honors

MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) adjourned the State Senate in honor of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien and MS-13 gang member, and alleged domestic abuser and human trafficker who has been deported by the federal government.

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OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon the passing of Pope Francis.  “I join Catholics in Wisconsin and around the world in offering my prayers following the passing of Pope Francis. His papacy left a lasting

Madison, WI- During today’s floor session, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of extending postpartum care for new moms in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 23 received overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill extends coverage for moms who already qualify for

MADISON… Clean water legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would help Wisconsin farmers generate income while reducing runoff into our waters is heading to the State Assembly following unanimous passage in the State Senate today. State Sen. André

Madison, WI — Today, Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after the State Senate passed Senate Bill 76, legislation that places safeguards on the dismissal or amendment of charges in serious criminal cases and limits the use of

MADISON, WI – Today, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day, an international holiday that began as an effort spearheaded by Former Wisconsin Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released

MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin State Senate today passing a bill with overwhelming support to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms and babies for a full year after birth, professional stick in the mud Robin Vos is once again the sole obstacle standing

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin–Roberta S. Clark, Executive Director of Milwaukee’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), is pleased to announce the addition of Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove to the role of JCRC Director of Advocacy and Alliances. Working under Clark’s strategic direction, Mishlove will

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate floor action today. “Extending postpartum coverage to twelve months improves health outcomes for both moms and babies. “Providing this extension will ensure new mothers can keep their