Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement on Republican effort to restrict reproductive freedom
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson. “This attempt by legislative Republicans to strip rights and freedoms away from Wisconsinites does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. There is still no criminal abortion ban, and
Heal Without Harm Coalition: Statement on Speaker Vos’s plan to include abortion referendum on future ballot
For over 400 days, we were successful in saving lives in Wisconsin. Now, abortion has returned. We need to work harder than ever to change the culture in Wisconsin so that all come to understand the humanity of preborn children
WisDems: Where Trump’s MAGAnomics agenda failed Wisconsinites, Bidenomics is delivering
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In
PSC: Year in review: Reflecting on our statewide work
By Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin December 21, 2023 As I traveled across the state this past year, I was reminded what our work at the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) means for
Rep. Stubbs: Introduces legislation to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention
MADISON- WI: Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced legislation to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Gun violence is more than a criminal justice or safety issue- it is an urgent public
WisGOP: U.S. Sen. Baldwin caves to Hamas
MADISON, Wis. – It was only a matter of time. Today, Tammy Baldwin called for a ceasefire in Gaza, aligning herself with the demands of Hamas and the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This comes despite Hamas pledging to continue attacks on Israel as well as their history
Protect Our Care WI: On the 11th day of repeal, the GOP took from me…
On the 11th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: tax credit expansion. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded premium tax credits, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people and saving Americans an average of over $800 per
WisDems: President Biden highlights Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee to deliver remarks at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce and visit Hero Plumbing, a Black-owned small business working to replace lead pipes in the city of Milwaukee. Wednesday’s visit came as President
Rep. Goeben: Assuring bodily autonomy in organ transplantation
Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) proposed legislation in support of the people of Wisconsin who qualify for organ transplantation. The organ donation / transplantation process is complex and stressful for patients and their families. Due to the shortage
Rep. Goeben: Introduces dairy bill
Madison – Today, State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation relating to labeling food as a type of dairy product or as a dairy ingredient. Under this bill, ‘dairy’ products are defined as products derived from the milk of cows, therefore
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: State reaches all-time high in monthly total nonfarm jobs
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for the month of November, which showed Wisconsin’s total nonfarm jobs hit a record high of 3,020,300 during the month. This
Gov. Evers: Slams Republicans’ new effort to restrict reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Wisconsin Republicans’ newly announced effort to restrict reproductive and abortion healthcare in Wisconsin. The Republican move comes just weeks after a court decision finally restored access to abortion in Wisconsin more than a year
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces temporary trail closures at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that portions of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit will be temporarily closed for public safety during a timber harvest at any time that the ground
WisDems: On Robin Vos’ impeachment threats
MADISON, Wis. — In response to new comments today from Robin Vos further walking back his unlawful threats to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Robin Vos is finally acknowledging what became
Van Orden campaign: Joins Huckabee to talk about Israel
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Mike Huckabee over the weekend on TBN to discuss the war in Israel and the blatant anti-Semitic rhetoric we see popping up from the halls of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Pack your safety skills for the antlerless holiday hunt
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters they have another opportunity to fill their freezers by the end of the year. The Holiday Hunt will take place in select farmland zone counties from Dec. 24, 2023 –
Dept. of Transportation: 2023 projects improve quality of life in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is wrapping up 2023 with a look back at the work done to improve communities across Wisconsin. WisDOT spent the year focused on investing in Wisconsin’s infrastructure, public safety, innovation and the future of
Rep. Allen: Releases school safety bill
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Jesse James, released a bill that would create a one-time school safety grant program of $30 million. “Student safety is an important priority,” said Rep. Allen. “Our schools should be safe.”