Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Hosts inaugural advocacy day at the state capitol
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) successfully hosted its first-ever Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, bringing together community members, elected officials, and advocates to discuss key legislative issues impacting Muslim communities in Wisconsin.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpt from 2025-27 biennial budget message, highlighting policy priorities for the next two years
Wisconsinites, we’re not even 50 days into 2025, but my administration and I have been hard at work doing the right thing for Wisconsin. I’m excited tonight to be able to share some of the good work we’ve been doing,
WisGOP: A history lesson for Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. — It’s about that time in the afternoon when school is out & so are Susan Crawford’s deceitful lies. For weeks, Crawford has been falsely twisting history in an attempt to harm Brad Schimel, but she’s only harming herself and,
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Reaction to 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal
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Sen. Keyeski: Introduces “Right to Repair” bill with Sen. Pfaff to support Wisconsin farmers
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) joined Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing the “Right to Repair” bill. This consumer protection proposal creates a right for farmers to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair
Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears committee
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee. State
Greater Milwaukee Committee: Governor’s budget recommendations provide a first step to address public safety challenges in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 20, 2025) – Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 budget for the State of Wisconsin. “For more than 75 years, the Greater Milwaukee Committee has
Wisconsin Technology Council: Deadline extended to Feb. 27 for startups to apply for meetings at March 17 Tech Summit
MADISON, Wis. – Fifteen major firms (thus far) are ready to meet with emerging companies at the Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Monday, March 17 and produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging companies may apply
Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Statement on WIAA decision to ban certain transgender athletes from competing in high school sports
Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Representative Ryan Clancy, Representative Lee Snodgrass and Representative Margaret Arney Members of the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus “It is a sad day in Wisconsin when the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional and inhumane crusade against
Crawford campaign: Like true politician, Brad Schimel desperately tries to spin history on rape kits
MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel has a rape kit problem, and today, he is trying to spin his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims as Attorney General. The facts are clear: Schimel is responsible for denying survivors justice and putting
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative: Sue Attorney General Kaul over private funding for environmental attorney
February 20, 2025- The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge his decision to outsource the environmental litigation work of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to an out-of-state special-interest
Crawford campaign: Under Schimel’s watch, top aide helped build legal strategy to overturn roe v. wade
MADISON, Wis. – Under Brad Schimel’s watch at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, one of his top aides worked with an extreme right-wing group on the legal strategy to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove nearly 50 years of constitutional protection
Opportunity Wisconsin: Tomorrow: Will Van Orden defend harmful cuts to agriculture or duck tough questions from Wisconsin farmers?
While proposed SNAP cuts, tariffs, and cuts to agriculture programs raise farmers’ concerns, Van Orden has continued to back President Trump’s policies LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tomorrow, Congressman Derrick Van Orden has an opportunity to hear directly from working Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Josh Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to
The Arc Wisconsin: Supports Gov. Evers budget proposals for people with disabilities
The Arc Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for his proposals in his state budget this week that can help children and adults with disabilities live safer, healthier, more independent lives. Specifically, The Arc Wisconsin supports the sum-sufficient increase to special
WisDems: Brad Schimel’s hand-picked lackey helped overturn Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today
People First Wisconsin: Supports Gov. Evers investments in disability community
People First Wisconsin thanks Governor Tony Evers for a state budget that supports people with disabilities to go to school and live in their communities with the supports they need to be contributing citizens. “The historic investment in special education
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers: Responds to Gov. Evers 2025 budget
The Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers applauds Governor Evers, and his vision for the 2025 State Budget. The inclusion of an increase for Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs) has been long overdue, but falls short of the amount necessary
WisGOP: Jill Underly: WEAC’s last ditch effort
MADISON, Wis. — After WEAC’s handpicked candidate lost in Tuesday’s Spring Primary Election, WEAC is now settling on Jill Underly in an effort to advance their far-left agenda. “WEAC knows Jill Underly’s record as DPI Secretary has been a complete disaster. WEAC is
Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: AG Kaul, DATCP launch FAQ page for those impacted by settlement with Milwaukee landlord Berrada Properties Management
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today launched a frequently asked questions page for those impacted by the settlement between the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Landlord Youssef (Joe)