Gov. Evers: Submits fair maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in redistricting litigation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to
League of Women Voters: Invites spring Primary candidates to participate in VOTE411 online voter guide
Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary
Law Forward: Wisconsin voters claim victory in fight for fair legislative maps
Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Public Defender Board Chair Jim Brennan: Opens recruitment for next Wisconsin State Public Defender
Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender. In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State
WisDems: Biden-Harris Administration announces additional student loan forgiveness for 120,700 Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced additional steps to provide life changing relief to Wisconsin students and families. Starting next month, Wisconsin borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who took out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Protect our waters; cut the salt this winter
After weeks of wondering if a “real” Wisconsin winter was ever going to come… it’s here! As you clear your driveway and shovel your sidewalk, remember to be Salt Wise to protect our lakes, rivers and groundwater. The Impacts Of Too Much
Rep. Stubbs: Mourns the passing of Legend Sims and Antwon Amos, Jr.
MADISON, WI – Following the tragic death of brothers Legend Sims, 8, and Antwon Amos, Jr., 6, who fell into a partially frozen retention pond in Sun Prairie on Friday, January 5, 2024 and subsequently passed away from their injuries,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Discusses the strikes in Yemen
Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the long overdue strikes the US and its partners launched against the Houthis in Yemen. Read the highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch
Rep. Goeben: Restores community 4K
Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), released legislation which moves funding to child care centers to provide 4K programs. “For far too long, local schools have contractually limited child care centers offering 4K services. The practice of moving four-year-olds
WisDems: SPLIT SCREEN: Trump plots more tax breaks to corporations as President Biden delivers small biz boom for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin families if he gets another
Protect Our Care WI: “Our work is making a difference”: U.S. Sen. Baldwin joins Protect Our Care and Young Invincibles to release new report on how the ACA benefits young Americans
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Protect Our Care and Young Invincibles to discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is benefiting young people across the nation by providing access to more affordable health coverage. During
Wisconsin Historical Society: Gottlieb and Beata Stanelle Farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places
BRILLION, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gottlieb and Beata Stanelle Farmhouse in the Town of Brillion (Calumet County) on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was listed on December 27, 2023. The
Wisconsin Historical Society: Edward F. and Jean Kohl House listed on the National Register of Historic Places
DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Edward F. and Jean Kohl House in De Pere (Brown County) on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2024. The Kohl House was constructed in 1940 on
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop production and grain stocks
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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Urge investigation into the transport of Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to investigate the 189 Panamanian-flagged vessels of concern suspected of transporting Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. The U.S. imposed
Johnson campaign: I have some news for you
With a heavy heart, I have some news for you today: I have decided to end my campaign for Congress. I’ve spent my life giving back to Western Wisconsin–first at the United Way, then for more than two decades on
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home $1.5 million for wildfire research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the University of Wisconsin, in partnership with the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, will receive $1.49 million to conduct research into how to better forecast, detect, and respond to
Rep. Green: Announces listening session
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature and also learn what
Sen. Cowles: Tobacco debt goes up in smoke, saving Wisconsin taxpayers millions
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Thursday’s announcement that the State of Wisconsin had paid down the bonds incurred to settle over $400 million of the state’s remaining tobacco settlement fund: “The retiring of
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins MSNBC, discusses airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart this morning to discuss last night’s airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen and why the U.S. must avoid getting entangled in a broader regional conflict. Click here to