TSC: Injuries and fatalities up among older drivers
In 2023, Dane County saw an increase in serious injuries and deaths of older drivers involved in traffic crashes. Seriously injured were 35 drivers aged 65 or older, and 8 more died. This is an overall increase of 23% from the previous
A Better Wisconsin Together: Calls on State Legislature to unite behind fully funded public schools, put an end to censorship and book ban bills
MADISON, Wis. — Public Schools Week (Feb. 26 – March 1) is all about celebrating Wisconsin’s public schools and the students, teachers, parents, and staff that make the Badger State among the best in education nationwide. This year, A Better Wisconsin
UW–Madison: Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation announced
MADISON, Wis. – American Family Insurance and the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs announced yesterday the establishment of the Jack Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation. This new endowed chair, the first of its kind at
Wisconsin Institution for Law and Liberty: UW continues unlawful discrimination, despite Harvard ruling
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is asking the University of Wisconsin to investigate and reform several discriminatory programs that remain active despite last summer’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. Officials at UW have promised
Shelton campaign: Announces retirement
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representative Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) announces today that she will not seek re-election this fall. Since her election to the State Assembly in 2020, Representative Shelton has been a fearless advocate for public schools, economic
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on Spur Lake Management Plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through March 28, 2024 on a draft Lake Management Plan for Spur Lake in Oneida County. The proposed management plan provides important background information, historical context and past
Dept. of Administration: Evers Administration encourages PPP borrowers to apply for loan forgiveness by March 3 deadline
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today joined Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Peter Barca and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes to urge Wisconsinites who still need their federal Paycheck Protection Program
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Announces another $24K investment between the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democratic Caucuses
WASHINGTON —Today, on the heels of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to sign new maps into law earlier last week, the DLCC is publicly announcing another $24K between the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly that went to the caucus in December,
Penterman campaign: To run in new 38th Assembly District
Serving in the Wisconsin State Legislature has been an honor and a privilege. I have worked hard to make a difference for the district by ensuring personal financial literacy for high school students, securing funding to replace the Watertown Main
Common Cause: Wisconsin taxpayers to pay just $64,000 for fair voting maps after doling out more than $3 million for unfair, partisan gerrymandered maps over last 13 years
On Monday, consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court submitted bills totaling about $128,000 for advice and analysis of state legislative voting maps submitted to the court in January after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional, partisan gerrymandered state voting
Dept. of Workforce Development: Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence sets March 4 meeting in Oshkosh with hybrid option
MADISON – A March 4 meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will be held in Oshkosh with presentations from Anupam Khare, senior vice president and chief information officer of Oshkosh Corp., and Amanda Ballantyne, executive
U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds Senate introduction of COLAs Don’t Count Act, legislation to strengthen SNAP benefits for social security recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauded U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) leading efforts to introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act in the Senate. This legislationwould exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) from impacting the benefits of the families and individuals who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to take abortion case
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today filed a supplemental petition asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take jurisdiction of Kaul, et al. v. Urmanski, et al., the case in which the Dane County Circuit Court ruled that Wis. Stat.
UW-Madison: Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw
MADISON — Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters
WisDems: ICYMI Chair Ben Wikler, Fair Maps in the News
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Wisconsin made national headlines after Governor Evers signed new, fair district maps into law, ending over a decade of extreme partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin’s State Legislature. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined reporters from across the state
UW-Milwaukee: Honors alum Gale Klappa with Life Achievement Award
MILWAUKEE-Gale Klappa, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumnus and executive chairman of WEC Energy Group, the parent company of We Energies, was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the UWM Alumni Association at its annual awards evening on Feb.
Rep. Stubbs: Supports the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank
MADISON, WI – Upon introducing an Assembly Resolution that would support federal legislation to create a new National Infrastructure Bank, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s infrastructure is in danger of falling apart. In the American Society
Tavern League of Wisconsin: Names Jefferson as Executive Director
The Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW) has announced that Mark Jefferson will serve as the organization’s executive director beginning in March. “The Tavern League of Wisconsin is pleased that Mark Jefferson will be helping lead our team during the pivotal
Rep. Hurd: Votes on refugee resettlement bill
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek), authored Assembly Bill 1004, which just passed both the Assembly and the Senate. Rep. Karen Hurd, emphasizes that this legislation “ensures that elected officials, the people’s representatives at the local level, are
Anderson campaign: To continue State Senate campaign under new maps
(FITCHBURG) – Following Governor Evers’ decision to sign new legislative maps into law, Representative Jimmy Anderson released the following statement on his candidacy for the 16th State Senate District: “I am excited to continue my campaign for State Senate under Wisconsin’s