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Menomonie, Wis. — At University of Wisconsin-Stout’s semiannual Career Conferences,hundreds of employers from across the state, Midwest and country are the norm.The events, with wall-to-wall company recruiters, are acknowledged as some of the largest inthe Upper Midwest — one reason

The Business for Democracy campaign heard yesterday from Daniel Weiner, Director of the Brennan Center for Justice Elections and Governance program. In this 54-minute video Dan succinctly explains what the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to

Janesville, WI — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released his second TV ad of the 2022 campaign cycle titled, “Voices.” Since being sworn in at the start of 2019, Steil has helped thousands of people cut through the federal government’s

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Tim Michels released two different TV ads making false claims about Governor Evers’ role in making parole decisions in order to scare Wisconsin voters and further divide our state. Michels has repeatedly failed to understand

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced another round of statewide Democracy Defenders, the final in the series of our 2022 Democracy Targets. The list includes Democratic candidates for statewide offices in Texas and Maryland, as well

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released results of the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS) exams given to students during the 2021-22 school year. Overall, results from the standardized tests showed strong signs of recovery and progress

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the launch of a new social media campaign to encourage students and parents to fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA filing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-05) sent a series of letters to federal agencies calling for an investigation into the harmful trade practices of a Chinese multinational company that stole

TOMAHAWK, Wis. — Yesterday, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited the City of Tomahawk to highlight the multiple ways in which the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) impacts the community. Treasurer Godlewski has served as Chair of the BCPL, the

MADISON, Wis. – With six weeks to go until Election Day, LCV Victory Fund and Climate Power Action doubled down on their paid media and field efforts in Wisconsin to engage more voters about their candidates’ records on climate and environmental

SUIT CHALLENGED UNLAWFUL DENIAL OF TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS TO FAMILIES OF PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL The News: A federal district court ruled that the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and Friess Lake School District violated state transportation law when they refused to approve

MADISON, Wis. ‒ Many women, young and old, delay seeking care for pelvic floor disorder symptoms, often feeling uncomfortable talking about them, but a simple conversation can start the process to end the sometimes-daily disruptions their symptoms can cause.      

Effective October 1, Public Health Madison & Dane County will transition to a new strategy for COVID-19 testing at its South Madison clinic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced a new directive for Community Testing Support Program(CTSP) partners to

MADISON, WI – Today, AARP Wisconsin released key findings from a 2022election survey that shows candidates should pay close attention toWisconsinites age 50 and older, with issues such as inflation, taxes andgovernment spending, and Social Security and Medicare top of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces that as part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued effort to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, DOJ is offering regional sexual assault training courses for prosecutors across

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This legislation would give law enforcement enhanced tools to combat the opioid epidemic by allowing the Drug Enforcement

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. –  Governor Tony Evers continues his iron grip on public information while simultaneously letting violent criminals slip out of state custody before the end of their sentences.  “The public deserve to know how many more dangerous criminals

Brookfield, WI – The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court challenging the City of Milwaukee’s “Milwaukee Votes 2022” initiative. Reports, including statements by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, have suggested that government resources and personnel might be used

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced his legislation to increase transparency of U.S. sanctions on foreign adversaries passed the House unanimously. “We need a government that’s accountable, especially when it comes to dealing with rogue nations like Iran and

MADISON, Wis. — GOP Attorney General nominee Eric Toney is proud to be endorsed by the NRA with an “AQ” rating, the highest grade the group bestows on a politician without a voting record. But how did Eric Toney get his