Sen. Hesselbein: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin seeks clarity on our constitutional right to bodily autonomy and abortion care
MADISON, Wis – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, requesting clarity that Wisconsin’s State Constitution does indeed protect the fundamental right of individuals to access abortion care and the right of health care professionals
Wisconsin Right to Life: Condemns Planned Parenthood’s call for Wisconsin Supreme Court to find a “right to abortion” in the state constitution
Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced they are filing a petition with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking it to recognize a right to bodily autonomy, including a right to abortion. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated,
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to provide consumer protections and regulatory clarity for earned wage access services
Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2024) – Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, this week introduced the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 7428). Earned Wage
Miresse campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly – 71st District
Stevens Point, WI – Vinnie Miresse announced his candidacy today for Wisconsin State Assembly’s 71st District. With a track record of fighting to improve working people’s lives on the Portage County Board of Supervisors since 2017, Miresse is dedicated to
Sen. Agard: State of the Tribes address affirms the need to work together
MADISON – Today, Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairman James Crawford delivered the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman James Crawford confirmed the importance of the shared relationship between the state and the 11
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on the 20th annual State of the Tribes address
MADISON, Wis. — Following the conclusion of the 20th annual State of the Tribes Address, delivered by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “For the last 20 years, Wisconsin’s sovereign
A Better Wisconsin Together: Supports Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin court petition to protect abortion rights
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for filing a petition today asking the state Supreme Court to protect the right to abortion care under the Wisconsin constitution. The following are statements from A Better
Biden-Harris campaign: Snapshot from the battlegrounds: After Trump refused to take action, President Biden cancels student loan debt for over 150,000 more borrowers
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the cancellation of more than $1 billion in student loan debt for over 150,000 additional borrowers across the country. This move brings the Biden-Harris debt relief total to $138 billion for nearly 4 million people.
Rep. Sapik: Commends United States Small Business Administration’s declaration of economic disaster area for northwestern Wisconsin
Madison, WI: Earlier this month, Representative Angie Sapik, along with other area legislators, had requested Governor Tony Evers to make an emergency declaration to help the numerous snow-related businesses significantly impacted by the dry winter in Wisconsin’s “snow belt” region. As
Rep. Hurd: Votes on education and wellness initiatives
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) approved several bills today to address critical issues impacting Wisconsin’s youth. The Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of bills targeting childhood obesity and truancy. These bills – originating from the Speaker’s
AG Kaul: Urges congressional action on pharmacy benefit manager reform
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to engage in meaningful debate and reform of the current practices of pharmacy benefit managers
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Cosponsors bill to protect state jurisdiction from CFPB
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 7000, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. This bill would make it explicitly clear that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shall not violate the intent of
WisDems: WATCH: Real Housewives of Orange County to their neighbor Eric Hovde: “We miss you!”
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on National California Day, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin released a new video from the Real Housewives of Orange County telling their California friend and neighbor Eric Hovde how much they’ll miss him as he makes his journey to Wisconsin to
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect abortion rights
Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to interpret Wisconsin’s constitution as it relates to making decisions about whether and when to have a child, including the right to choose to have an abortion.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about trout habitat management in northeast Wisconsin on Feb. 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, Feb. 26, at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the fifth meeting of a six-part series focused on
WiHPCA: Applauds State Assembly for approving bill establishing a state Palliative Care Council
Kimberly, WI – Yesterday, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 736, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council. The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and
WisDems: Statement on the 2024 State of the Tribes address
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the 2024 State of the Tribes address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin is honored today to hear from James Crawford, the Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi, for the 20th State of
DCCC: Trump And Van Orden want to ban abortion nationwide
After Donald Trump kicked off the new year by celebrating his “miracle” efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade, he is now seeking a national abortion ban. Derrick Van Orden, who has endorsed Trump for president and attended his “Stop the Steal” rally on January 6th that
DCCC: Trump And Steil want to ban abortion nationwide
After Donald Trump kicked off the new year by celebrating his “miracle” efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade, he is now seeking a national abortion ban. Bryan Steil, who’s already pushing an extreme anti-abortion agenda, will no doubt embrace Trump’s efforts to
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads U.S. congressional delegation in visit to Taiwan
Contact: Allison Aprahamian, Will Poplawski WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party will lead a delegation of committee members to visit Taiwan from February 22-24,