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MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters after receiving a score of 100% on the 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard. “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters,” said

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a roundtable discussion to engage with Black voters in Milwaukee and highlight how Democrats are working to reduce inequalities and advance opportunities for the

Mayor Johnson announces the launch of the “Hello Summer” program, providing employment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and events for youth throughout the summer season. This initiative, supported by various city departments and partner organizations, aims to empower participants through essential work

Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 is gathered here today to formally condemn the routes proposed by the City of Milwaukee and the United States Secret Service (USSS) for our protest. It feels like we

MILWAUKEE – Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee July 15-18.   Vehicular, public transportation and pedestrian impacts should be expected downtown in

MILWAUKEE – The Secret Service officially announced Friday its designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC. The ACLU of Wisconsin sued the City of Milwaukee earlier this month for severely restricting the First Amendment Rights of those

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[Milwaukee, WI] – Earlier today, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) was notified about an officer-involved shooting along I-43 North near Keefe Ave. Following a vehicle pursuit, shots were fired by law enforcement on scene, injuring multiple

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) released its updated 2023-2024 Legislative Scorecard giving its assessment of how all thirty-three State Senators and all ninety-nine State Assembly Representatives did this past legislative session. The session began in early January 2023 and floor

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced today that USDA is making available $25 million through the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program to help local organizations, cooperatives and Tribes expand affordable, high-speed

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Halverson Dam Abandonment Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional

MADISON, Wis., June 20, 2024 — Clean Lakes Alliance is thrilled to announce that two partnered projects with the UW–Madison Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering have won two 2024 NCEES Engineering Education Awards, including the grand prize. The projects enlisted

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak released the following statement after Senator Baldwin admits she is proud to side with President Biden 95.5% of the time, in a recent interview with NBC 15. “It’s important to remind Wisconsinites that Tammy

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Romaine Quinn, representing the 25th Senate District in Northwest Wisconsin.  It should come as no surprise that Wisconsin, like many states, is facing workforce challenges, especially in  health care. In rural areas those challenges can

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240621demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin. This week, Gov. Evers also signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag above the Wisconsin State Capitol for the fifth year in a row. Gov.

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) received a 100% on the Wisconsin Conservation Voters’ 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard, earning recognition as a Conservation Champion. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement:  “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation

Today, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley held a press conference slamming Donald Trump for insulting Milwaukee and highlighting the RNC’s abandoned outreach to minority communities. The press conference was held at a local brewery that

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed Brad Schimel’s apparent attempt to use his judicial office to talk his way out of a 2021 speeding ticket. In addition to flexing his own office, Schimel even name-dropped another judge. Wisconsinites deserve a

ELCHO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2024. Constructed in 1913, the social hall is located in the town of