Gov. Evers: Appoints Kathleen Kostock as Walworth County Register of Deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kathleen Kostock to serve as Walworth County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Jacobs, effective Dec. 10, 2023. Kostock will serve for
Wisconsin Right to Life: Condemns the anti-life, anti-women message of Vice President Harris’ “Reproductive Freedom’s Tour”
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Waukesha County to launch her “Reproductive Freedoms Tour.” In response, Gracie Skogman, Legislative/PAC Director of Wisconsin Right to Life, stated, “Vice President Harris’ tour is more aptly named ‘Reproductive Injustice.’ Women
WISDOM Wisconsin: County Board considers MICAH’s resolution on We All Belong Campaign
Supervisor Coggs-Jones has submitted a resolution in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign for consideration by the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 22, 10:30 AM in the County Board meeting room. MICAH members have been reaching out to
Free and Just: On the eve of Vice President Harris’s visit, U.S. Rep. Moore and advocates gather at closed abortion clinic
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Milwaukee to kick off her national Reproductive Freedoms Tour and the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and abortion storytellers and
Democratic Mayors Association: Elects new leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Democratic Mayors Association elected Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as their new President, along with Vice Presidents Mayor Justin Bibb (Cleveland, OH), Mayor Levar Stoney (Richmond, VA), Mayor Todd Gloria (San Diego, CA), and Mayor Paige Cognetti (Scranton, PA). Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison, WI) was … Please log in to
Heal Without Harm Coalition: Responds to Assembly Bill 975
Today, Assembly Bill 975 was released, relating to: prohibiting abortion if the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child is 14 or more weeks and requiring a referendum. The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition opposes the introduction of an abortion referendum during a
DLCC: Wisconsin Republicans pass onslaught of dangerous legislation in first week of legislative session
WASHINGTON — The Wisconsin legislative session kicked off this week, and Republican extremism is on full display. Republican lawmakers in the Assembly passed two dangerous bills: one attacking LGBTQ+ freedom and undermining school curriculum, and another reducing gun safety. One bill
Dept. of Workforce Development: Highlights year of historic results for workforce in 2023 Annual Report
MADISON – From record-low unemployment to all-time high participation in key workforce programs, the year 2023 delivered historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov. Tony Evers. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Annual report celebrates progress and highlights efforts to restore and reconnect rivers to improve water quality in Milwaukee River Basin
MILWAUKEE – Each year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper releases an Annual River Basin Report Card, detailing the health of the Milwaukee River Basin’s three major waterways: the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River. This year’s report highlights the critical need
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Issues statement on Congressional maps challenge
Wausau – Congressman Tiffany released the following statement: “Earlier this week, the Democrat-allied Elias Law Firm filed a lawsuit to re-open a settled case that liberal activists and Governor Evers had already won. They are asking the current Wisconsin Supreme
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend is here
Free things, fishing and weekends. On their own, these are some of the best things in life. Put them all together, and you get one of the best events of the season, Free Fishing Weekend, happening this weekend, Jan. 20-21. Check
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement on proposed abortion ban
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Director of Communications Analiese Eicher. “This is another attempt by legislative Republicans to strip away rights and freedoms from Wisconsinites and ban abortion care in our state.” This effort does not
Disability:IN Wisconsin: Newton assumes role of executive director
MILWAUKEE – Disability:IN Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only business association dedicated to disability inclusion in the workplace, announced the appointment of Saul Newton as the organization’s new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leadership in the disability inclusion field, Newton brings
Sen. Felzkowski, Rep. Mursau: Introduce referendum on abortion
Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) are among the authors of a Republican proposal to update Wisconsin’s 175 year old abortion law, creating regulations that mirror the stance of today’s Wisconsinites when it comes to
WisDems: On new Republican abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the last-minute introduction of a new ban on abortion in Wisconsin introduced today by Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Days before the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade,
Sen. Agard: Denounces legislation proposing 14-week abortion ban
MADISON – Today, it was announced that Assembly Bill 975, though not circulated for co-sponsorship, will have a public hearing held on Monday in the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care. This bill will amend Wisconsin’s current 20-week abortion
Rep. Sapik: Proposes legislation to help promote healthy white-tail population in the Northern Forest Zone
Lake Nebagamon – Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) has been working for months on legislation to improve the white-tail deer population in Northern Wisconsin. While not every bill made it to committee, this bill will be influential in raising healthy deer
Rep. Macco: Statement on abortion legislation
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement on the legislation introduced today to restrict abortions after 14 weeks. “In 2015, I voted to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks,” said Rep. Macco. “This vote was challenging, but I
Rep. Gustafson: Assembly approves Gustafson-authored universal licensing recognition bill
This morning, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 332, authored by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing). “No one should have to leave their profession due to licensure simply because they choose to make Wisconsin home,” stated Rep. Gustafson. “I
Rep. Nedweski: Parents Bill of Rights passes in State Assembly
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed AB 510 – The Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation prohibits the state from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children.