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MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) has launched a seven-figure media campaign to alert the public to the threat of the unlawful impeachment of newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz under consideration by some extremists Republicans.  ABWT’s

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom released the following statements: Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom: “Latine (Hispanic) Heritage Month is the

MADISON, Wis. – As Congress reconvenes this week Republicans are leading the charge toward a government shutdown by refusing to back down from policies that put the wealthy and big corporations first.  Just months after Wisconsin Congressmen Bryan Steil, Derrick

MADISON – Over the course of a week, extremist politicians in the Wisconsin State Legislature have both threatened to impeach a duly elected state Supreme Court justice before she has even decided a case and voted to reject the confirmation

Madison, WI – On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Senate convened a floor session to cast votes on a number of bills and provisions, including three veto overrides and a bill to extend post-partum care for Wisconsinites on Medicaid. In order to

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) and her colleagues in a bi-partisan vote passed a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. This bill creates a  nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw legislative maps in accordance with

MADISON, Wis – Late last night, Legislative Repbulicans passed Assembly Bill 415 (AB415), which determines how Wisconsin draws legislative and congressional districts. Republican Leadership claims it is a non-partisan process done by the Legislative Reference Bureau, but there are provisions in

MADISON – Today, following the passage of Assembly Bill 415 in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Throughout my time in the Legislature, I have strongly advocated for a fair, nonpartisan redistricting process to ensure

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415.  Drafted based on the Iowa model, AB 415 would implement non-partisan redistricting in Wisconsin.  “Voters should choose their

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) voted in favor of a package of bills that would expand child care, which is aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. “I have gotten a lot of emails

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the passage of AB 415 which creates a non-partisan redistricting process for legislative maps. Rep. Donovan said: “As an Alderman, I ran in non-partisan elections for years. I believe it allowed the best

Madison – Today, the Assembly voted on a number of bills that would reform childcare laws and redistricting in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the passage of these bills: “The people of Wisconsin want

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Republican’s child care bills discussed in today’s session: “The child care bills brought before us today disregard the needs and voices of our child care industry, parents,

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to debate a Republican-led package of legislation that would make changes to Wisconsin’s child care regulation. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement regarding the child care legislation: “Earlier this year, Governor

MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans passed a series of bills (AB 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392) relating to the childcare crisis in Wisconsin. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “The proposals passed today are woefully inadequate approaches to

Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement following today’s Assembly floor session addressing childcare: “Today, I voted in favor of a multi-pronged, targeted approach to supporting families and child care providers. From the

MADISON – On Thursday, Senate Bill (SB) 270 which was co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora), was approved by both houses of the Legislature. The proposal reforms the process for compensating road-building contractors that are harmed by utility-caused delays. “As I travel

Middleton, Wisconsin – September 14th, 2023 – As the world watches with concern the situation unfolding in Ukraine, Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate from Wisconsin, has emerged as a steadfast advocate for peace and diplomacy. In

Madison – State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) presented her package of five child care bills to the Wisconsin Assembly. The Assembly passed the entire “Choices in Childcare” bill package. The Assembly also approved a non-partisan redistricting plan almost identical to Iowa.

MADISON – On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and her Assembly colleagues voted to advance the ‘Choices in Childcare’ bill package. The package consists of a number of bills that alter the regulations surrounding childcare and create new programs