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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-back And Fully Erased (BIOSAFE) Act, co-led by Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). This bill will prevent the Biden Administration from forcing state and local wildlife conservationists to forego final

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is requesting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office does not close its investigation into Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and instead is requesting the investigation remain open as the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their first round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.

Madison, Wis. – The department has been in regular communication and collaboration with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office throughout this process. We have cooperated fully with Dodge County’s investigation, and we will continue to do so as we also continue to fully

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) urged her colleagues to advance the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would put into law Americans’ right to contraception. Americans’ access to contraception has been put in jeopardy since the Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and

The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with

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WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation would provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for badly needed water infrastructure

MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Senator Hesselbein’s deceitful press release regarding the JFC’s ability to release

MADISON —Republican lawmakers have insisted for weeks and months that they cannot release hundreds of millions in investments the Legislature already approved to respond to pressing challenges facing Wisconsin like PFAS contaminants and rural hospital closures.   A newly released legal

MADISON, WI – After attending the first-ever Midwest Walk for Sjögren’s on Saturday, June 1, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was an honor to attend this momentous occasion and be able to present a citation to

Eau Claire, Wisc. – Referring to a new memo released by the Wisconsin Legislative Council, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) are calling on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to meet immediately to release $15 million that the legislature already

In response to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s felony indictment felony indictment of three individuals for their participation in the Wisconsin Fake Electors scheme, Common Cause Wisconsin Executive Director Jay Heck released the following statement: “For nearly four years now, Wisconsin voters

STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Pride shipwreck in the State Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2024. The remains of the schooner Pride rest 250 feet north of the intersection of West Juniper Street and

De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied welcomed Donald Trump Jr. to WI-08 for a massive fundraiser followed by a campaign rally. The fundraiser, which had 150 attendees, raised more than $175,000 for Wied’s campaign. Donald Trump Jr. headlined

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for The Hill, Tammy Baldwin highlights her work defending access to contraception amidst the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms following the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. This op-ed comes as Tammy and her colleagues vote today on

June 5, 2024-Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. Myers said, “Earning this endorsement is an

Madison, Wisconsin — Today, advocates from Wisconsin and elsewhere gathered on Capitol Hill to deliver over 400,000 petitions urging Congress to pass the Right to Contraception Act. The tally includes 16,157 from Wisconsin. The event emphasized the importance of protecting reproductive

(Milwaukee, June 4, 2024) – Today, the Biden administration signed a series of executive actions that will effectively close the border to thousands of people seeking asylum. Under the new rule, those seeking protection at ports of entry along the U.S. southern