Lead-Safe Schools MKE: “Kids Deserve Better: How systems are failing on the lead crisis and what they should be doing to fix it”
Milwaukee, WI — As we come to the end of the school year, Lead-Safe Schools MKE wants to ensure that the community knows exactly where and how our leaders are failing our children, and what we are doing to hold
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce over $10 million to bolster Wisconsin’s workforce
Funding will help more than 1,400 workers across the state find work, grow their skills, and increase earnings MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced 10 regional workforce development organizations across
Dept. of Natural Resources: Investigating fatal boating accident in Waukesha County
MUSKEGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal boating accident in Waukesha County. At approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, the Muskego Police Department and Tess Corners Fire Department responded to a reported boat
Forward Latino: Strongly condemns the use of the National Guard in immigration enforcement actions!
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty-nine states condemns the use of National Guard troops in immigration enforcement actions. National President Darryl Morin
Rep. Udell: Condemns changes to federal broadband program
MADISON, Wis. – Today, NTIA released changes to the federal $42-billion BEAD program to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Wildly, bafflingly incompetent – the Trump Administration has torn apart
Sen. Johnson: Responds to guilty verdict in Sade Robinson murder trial
MILWAUKEE – Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement after a Milwaukee County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Maxwell Anderson for the murder of 19-year-old Sade Robinson: “We are grateful that this case has reached a resolution.
The Wisconsin Partnership: Public statement on the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget
We all want Wisconsin’s economy to grow and families to thrive. The Wisconsin Partnership is grateful for Governor Evers’ consistent prioritization of early care and education funding throughout the state budget process. His commitment to young children, working families, and
Rep. Stubbs: Stands with Ms. Sheena Scarbrough and the family of Sade Robinson following the conviction of Maxwell Anderson
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Ms. Sheena Scarbrough and the family and loved ones of Sade Robinson in court and at a press conference following the conviction of Maxwell Anderson on counts of first-degree intentional homicide or
Dept. of Natural Resources: Have fun for free this weekend
Wisconsin’s 13th annual Free Fun Weekend is here! During this year’s Free Fun Weekend, happening June 7-8, 2025, state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Young Farm Bureau leaders take agriculture’s message to Washington
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on June 4. Issues discussed included strengthening workforce stability, supporting a pro-agriculture trade agenda and encouraging opportunities
Disabled American Veterans: Department of Wisconsin to host DAV national commander at 96th annual state convention to be held from June 12-14, 2025
Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual 96 th department convention in Green Bay from June 12 th to June 14 th , 2025, at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L. “Jerry” Danforth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #265 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., June 7, 2025, in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L. “Jerry” Danforth, who
Bryce campaign: Calls on Rep. Bryan Steil to address Musk-Trump feud; “were you wrong about Elon Musk?”
CALEDONIA-Following is the statement of grassroots First Congressional District candidate Randy Bryce calling on incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil to address the ramifications of the Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud that is ongoing: “Rep. Bryan Steil had nothing but praise when Donald
MacIver Institute: Budget failure not surprising, here’s how to reform process
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement after budget negotiations between Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders reached an impasse this week: The failure of Gov. Evers and legislative leaders to come to an
Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy: Join legal challenge to congressional maps, citing threat to civic engagement and economic stability
Today, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders, joined a motion to intervene in Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Elections Commission which challenges the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s congressional districts on the grounds that it undermines electoral competitiveness and weakens democratic accountability. The legal… Please log in to
Rep. Fitzgerald: Commemorates gun violence awareness day
MADISON – Today marks Gun Violence Awareness Day in the United States, the nationally recognized movement that honors 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was fatally shot by a stray bullet on a playground in Chicago in 2013. Each year, on the
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin. June is recognized as Pride Month in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Pride Month originally began as a recognition of and tribute to
Law Forward: Business leaders and voters move to intervene in lawsuit challenging Wisconsin congressional districting map
Contact: media@lawforward.org New Motion Filed by Law Forward and Co-Counsel Argues that Congressional Map Is an Extreme Outlier, Stifling Electoral Competition and Silencing Voters MADISON, Wis. – Today, Law Forward, along with co-counsel Stafford Rosenbaum LLP and the Election Law Clinic
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Celebrates historic agreement to relocate coal piles as a generational victory for Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement celebrating the passage of a historic agreement to relocate the coal piles from Green Bay’s waterfront—an achievement decades in the making, and powered by the persistent voices
Sen. Wimberger: Praises local officials for negotiating solution to Port of Green Bay redevelopment
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Brown County Board negotiated a deal with the C. Reiss Coal Co. to move its coal reserves to the former Pulliam Power Plant site, thereby retaining $15 million in