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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today fulfilled his longstanding promise to the people of Wisconsin to fight for and secure fair legislative maps for the state of Wisconsin, undoing more than a decade of Wisconsinites living under some of the

MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s signing of new district maps for the Wisconsin State Legislature by Gov. Evers, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The long, dark night of ultra-partisan gerrymandering is over, and a new day

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Act 94 was signed into law, creating new legislative districts in time for the 2024 election. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “For far too long, the voices of Wisconsinites have been

WASHINGTON – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed new legislative maps that aim to significantly reduce undemocratic gerrymandering in the state. The maps will now be in effect for the pivotal 2024 legislative elections.  These new maps represent an opportunity for

MADISON, Wis. — In a critical step forward in the fight for fair maps, Governor Evers today signed new legislative maps into law after the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared that the GOP-drawn and heavily gerrymandered maps Wisconsin had been operating under

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered remarks in the Governor’s Conference Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol regarding his decision to enact fair legislative maps for the state of Wisconsin.   The governor’s address to the people of Wisconsin is available to watch here and here. Below are Gov.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.  Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by specific dates. Although mild winter conditions

Wisconsin’s Primary is Tuesday (February 20, 2024) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of

LA CROSSE, Wis. – In a new ad from Opportunity Wisconsin, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents are speaking out about a proposal that could slash Social Security and Medicare benefits and asking the congressman to start standing up to big

MADISON – Today, Fire Fighters Local 311 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Fire Fighters Local 311 is proud to endorse Senator Melissa Agard to be our next Dane County Executive,” said Mahlon

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program. The governor’s 2023-25 budget provided an appropriation

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Wisconsinites Undoing a Decade of Wisconsinites Living Under Among the Most Gerrymandered Maps in the United States Governor enacts fair legislative maps as previously submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and recently approved by Republican-controlled

HAYWARD, WI (February 18, 2024) – Last week the WI State Senate adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 104, officially declaring February 19th – 25th American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin.   American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Executive Director Ben Popp commented, “we are honored to be

Green Bay, WI – Today, First Lady Jill Biden visited Green Bay for a roundtable event at the Rail Yard Innovation District as part of the White House’s latest “Investing in America” tour. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: 

This week, the Biden-Harris administration kicked off its fourth Investing in America Tour to highlight how the president’s agenda is delivering for communities across the country and rebuilding the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. The tour

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump plans to pass a national abortion ban if elected in November. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Overturning Roe v. Wade and ripping away reproductive freedom from millions

Enjoy the warmer-than-usual winter weather and plan an adventure in northern Wisconsin! Pristine lakes, winding rivers, abundant wildlife, dozens of state parks, trails and natural areas – what more could you ask for? Unseasonably warm temperatures are making recreation opportunities

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan seeking additional information regarding the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault

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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from Heartland Signal detailed the extravagance and wealth of California bank owner and impending US Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s private, exclusive neighborhood in Laguna Beach, California.  Hovde owns a $2.8 billion California bank and a $7 million oceanview mansion in the exclusive private