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MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), reacted to recent news involving Milwaukee Public Schools. Representative Myers released the following statement: “If today’s press conference held by the MPS Board of Directors has shown the public anything, it proves they are part of

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) was presented the Friend with Heart Award by the American Heart Association for his leadership role in creating a Nutrition Incentive Program for Wisconsin. Representative Joers released the following statement: “I’m incredibly

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — In case you missed it , the Republican National Committee unveiled the design for the 2024 Convention stage. Combining aesthetic considerations with cutting-edge technology, the 2024 Convention stage will be the centerpiece of a world-class production and a historic experience. The stage will

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer, and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler held a virtual press call to discuss the record number of filings by Democratic candidates for Wisconsin Legislature. Democratic

MADISON, Wis. — This afternoon, GOP members of the United States Senate – including Sen. Ron Johnson – blocked the Right to Contraception Act, a bill that would protect our right to access contraception without interference from politicians.  In response, A

Legislators Highlight Failed Evers Administration Leadership, Call for Better Oversight at State Prisons Contact: Rep. Born, (608) 237-9139Rep. Schraa, (608) 237-9153 Dodge County, WI – Representative Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corrections, and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver

Madison, WI—Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference releasing additional  details surrounding the deaths of four inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI). State  Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement:   “For nearly six years, Governor Evers

MADISON – This afternoon, the Dodge County Sheriff’s department announced the arrests of 8 individuals, including the Warden of the Waupun Correctional Institution, in relation to four deaths of incarcerated people that have occurred at the facility in the past

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“I appreciate Sheriff Dale Schmidt’s action to hold Waupun’s warden and personnel accountable for the disastrous conditions at his prison. Waupun has seen preventable prison deaths, rampant drug and contraband dealing, and a year-long lockdown. The warden may have been

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.

Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and

The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with

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WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation would provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for badly needed water infrastructure