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Madison, WI – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down the state legislative redistricting plans presented by Governor Evers after being selected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court earlier this month. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am incredibly

(Milwaukee, WI) – Today, Brian Barkow, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, issued the following statement regarding his vision for community-driven public safety:   “Milwaukee County residents deserve plans, not platitudes, from the candidates competing to serve as the next Milwaukee

Report highlights data showing over a decade of abject failure by MPS to treat Black students and students with disabilities fairly in use of suspensions & expulsions MILWAUKEE — Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) and the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) released a new

MILWAUKEE — Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s decision to block the legislative district maps established by Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court: “The politicization of our courts is rotting our

La Crosse, WI — Today, U.S. Representative Ron Kind, Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff, and Sarah B., a young professional from Eau Claire living with Type 1 diabetes marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while calling

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. “I want to thank my friend Rep. Skowronski for his service and dedication to the people

West Bend, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – After nearly a year of collaboration and support from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive a $377,000 grant for obtaining the necessary hardware and data storage for body-worn

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites planning or returning from spring break travels to take simple public health precautions to prevent illness. Although overall COVID-19 case numbers are declining, students and other travelers can still become

Twelve years after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Democrats are focused on further expanding coverage and lowering health care costs, while Republicans remain committed to repealing the law and gutting its coverage protections. Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said

MADISON, Wis. – Twelve years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, which lowered health care costs for millions of families across the country and secured protections for the over 130 million Americans who live with pre-existing

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, March 30-31, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public

WISCONSIN — Today the Working Families Party announced its third round of endorsements for the 2022 spring election cycle. New endorsements include Dane County Supervisor Anthony J. Gray, who has consistently advocated for increased investment in racial and criminal justice,

Madison- Today, Governor Evers signed an innovative health care bill authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield). Assembly Bill 679, which is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 208 removes the sunset provision created in 2021 Wisconsin Act 10,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined forty Republican members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Biden to include a 5 percent increase above inflation for the defense spending in his fiscal year 2023 budget request.

Madison, Wis. – March 23, 2022 – Today marks 12 years since the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act, and yet roughly 91,000 Wisconsinites remain uninsured or unable to afford care, the Wisconsin legislature has continually refused to increase access

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills to support Wisconsin’s healthcare providers and patients. The first bill signed by Gov. Evers today continues the innovative Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which was established during the pandemic to allow hospital services to

Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 960, which was led by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), making threats of

(March 23, 2022)–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors unanimously  voted to endorse Brad Pfaff in the democrat primary for the 3rd Congressional District.   Michelle Kussow, WGA’s Executive Vice President said, “We have worked with Brad Pfaff  while he

The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has announced the election of new officers to serve its Board of Directors as follows: Jim Hyland, Roundy’s/Kroger – Chair; Bob Jaskolski, Trig’s – Vice Chair; and Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe’s Market – Secretary/Treasurer (additional information

Thirty-four Wisconsin organizations sent Governor Evers a letter today urging him to veto bills that  would reduce access to health care, nutrition assistance and unemployment insurance benefits.  The letter says that “the package of bills rushed through the Legislature in