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April 23, 2024 – Bristol, WI – Attorney Xavier Solis (R-Bristol) announced his candidacy for the office of Kenosha County District Attorney today.  A graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School, Xavier has been dismayed at the poor record

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to send the National Security Supplemental bill to the President’s desk: “This bipartisan package delivers the resources we need to keep our families safe from threats

[Milwaukee, WI] – Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee will be holding a PICKET on campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2:30 pm at Mellencamp Hall, 2442 E Kenwood blvd to demand the release of Déjah

Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security, Swing-State Voter Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. A majority of swing-state voters see worsening

1:56 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Can we hear it for Charlotte?  (Applause.) Hi, everyone.  Hi.  Please have a seat. I just want to say about Charlotte — she and I got a chance to visit just for a little

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Green Bay, WI –Sexual violence victims face many obstacles when seeking justice. Last year, UW-Green Bay Police worked with Project Beloved to create a soft interview room on campus. This soft interview room is located in the Police Department on the Green

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson honored nine individuals today at the inaugural 2024 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the State Capitol as

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding the University of Wisconsin-Madison announcing it will extend its Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program through the 2028-29 academic year because of a $4 million contribution. The program covers the cost of in-state

MADISON, Wis. – Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If you encounter a fawn while

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today approved awarding up to $15.5 million in performance-based tax credits to assist Kikkoman Foods Inc. in expanding its operations in Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after H.R. 3269, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. This bipartisan legislation would be the first ever legislation to change the definition of what qualifies

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College hosted a special program on Thursday, April 18, that provided timely insights into higher education’s role in building the Wisconsin workforce of tomorrow. The conversation featured two transformative leaders in higher education: Carthage president John

(La Crosse, Wisconsin) – On the 28th of April, workers, mourners, and their advocates from across the globe come together to partake in various events, demonstrations, vigils, and an array of other activities, all aimed at honoring this significant day.

MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2023-2024 vetoes. “When we want to understand what the Governor has as his/her main priorities, we typically look at what bills they promoted during

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to today’s meeting to discuss the closure of the Green Bay prison: “Conversations were had today between state lawmakers and local leaders regarding the closure of Green Bay

April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. Medicaid is a vital source of care for people with disabilities across the country and helps ensure they can access quality care. Up to 1 in 4 Americans have some type of

WASHINGTON — During Medicaid Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that there are still 10 states with Republican-led legislatures that refuse to fully expand Medicaid, leaving 1.5 million Americans uninsured and with worse health outcomes. Medicaid serves as a lifeline for millions of

Recently, Lafayette County District Attorney Jenna Gill issued her decision regarding the death of Gregg A. Marcotte, which occurred on February 12, 2024, in the City of Shullsberg, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press call responding to the troubling news that the bank owned by GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde is being sued for elder abuse and wrongful death. Click here for a recording of the press