Milwaukee Anti-War Committee: To host International Human Rights Day event on 12/17
Milwaukee, WI – This upcoming Sunday, December 17th from 4-7pm, the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) will host a commemoration of International Human Rights Day at Zao MKE Church. International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, marks the anniversary
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to strengthen national security, support service members, and stand up to China
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed the Senate 87-13. The annual defense bill includes a pay increase for service members, key investments for Wisconsin
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Board of Regents vote tonight
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents vote tonight. “In my final address as a regent, I talked about independence, autonomy, and the importance of higher education institutions and
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to formalize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Today’s vote was necessary as House Republicans continue to face obstruction from the White House in our investigation
WMC: Celebrates major win for parents and students who rely on educational options in Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday for denying a request to hear a lawsuit directly that aimed to eliminate school choice and independent charter
Sen. Marklein: Statement on UW Regents’ decision to accept negotiated deal
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made a statement following the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents’ vote to accept the resolution negotiated between the Universities of Wisconsin System and the State Legislature: “I am very glad that
WILL: Statement on second UW Regent vote to reduce discriminatory “DEI” programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement following the UW Regents vote to approve new parameters for DEI programs following a potential compromise proposed by Speaker Robin Vos and Assembly Republicans: The Quotes: Rick Esenberg,
Rep. Dallman: Statement on UW System Board of Regents vote
Madison, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) released the following statement after the UW System Board of Regents took action on a negotiated deal between the legislature and UW System. “I want to thank President Rothman for his leadership
Sen. Johnson: Denounces GOP efforts to hinder diversity in Wisconsin
MADISON – Following the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents vote on a deal proposed by Speaker Vos and Legislative Republicans, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “The decision to run for political office as well as choosing to remain
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Formalizing inquiry is “prudent” step in House’s ongoing investigative efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting to strengthen the House’s investigative efforts into allegations of the President’s involvement in Hunter Biden’s shady business dealings. “Last week a grand jury indicted Hunter Biden on nine
Baldwin campaign: Human rights campaign endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate, celebrates one-year anniversary of Respect for Marriage Act
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign in a virtual event celebrating Tammy’s work to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in a divided Senate one year ago
Rep. Stubbs: Urges Board of Regents to uphold decision to preserve DEI
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted 9-8 on Saturday December 9, 2023 to reject a Republican-brokered deal that would provide UW employee pay raises and funding for the Engineering building in exchange for cuts to Diversity, Equity, and
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on H.Res. 918
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting in support of H.Res. 918 to permit Committees within the House of Representatives to continue their investigations as part of the existing House inquiry into whether
Liberty Justice Center: Praises Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to uphold school choice
(Chicago, IL | December 13, 2023)—On December 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected a petition that aimed to permanently dismantle the United States’ oldest school choice program, ruling unanimously in favor of school choice. In November, the Liberty Justice Center filed an
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on formalizing impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “The American people deserve transparency, and this process will give the House additional investigative abilities to uncover the facts
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to pass Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which provides students greater milk choices in their school cafeteria. “This whole milk legislation was a win all around
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $589 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $589 million in key projects across the state. “These critical investments will allow us to modernize our infrastructure and state agency operations while working
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan group of House members introduce bill to protect older workers from age discrimination
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joined Congressman David Scott (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of House Education and the Workforce Committee members on the introduction of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA), a bipartisan proposal to strengthen anti-discrimination
LaFollette School of Public Affairs: Nemet to serve as interim director in spring
During the spring semester, Professor Greg Nemet will serve as interim director of the La Follette School while Susan Webb Yackee is on sabbatical. Nemet, whose research focuses on the process of technological change in energy and its interactions with public policy, joined the
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to formalize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Today’s vote was necessary as House Republicans continue to face obstruction from the White House in our investigation