Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Event at Forest County Potawatomi will create opportunities for Native youth to be civically engaged
CRANDON, Wis. – Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and Wisconsin Native Vote (a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices) will co-host an event to engage Native youth on topics relating to civic engagement, democracy, and environmental stewardship. Young people hold the strength
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice: Leaders oppose anti-transgender legislation
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and the undersigned congregations, organizations, clergy, and people of faith, stand together to affirm the dignity and worth of the LGBTQ+ community and to oppose dangerous legislation that causes harm to members of the community.
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”
People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision loss have been around
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads bipartisan call for President Biden to re-freeze funds released to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As reported by Fox News, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led nearly 100 of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to take specific actions that would prevent Iran from accessing billions of dollars to further
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Expresses concerns as Senate leaders advance SB 312, citing limited DNR authority
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Yesterday Senate leaders in the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy voted to move forward with SB 312. As currently written, including the amendment released two days ago, Wisconsin Farmers Union is concerned SB 312 does not give the Department
WisDems: Illinois Gov. Pritzker rallies Wisconsin Democrats at Founders Day
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin was proud to welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the 2023 WisDems Founders Day Celebration in Milwaukee. In his remarks, Gov. Pritzker reflected on Democratic victories in Wisconsin, Illinois, and across
Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Condemns continued Republican action on bills attacking transgender and nonbinary youth
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus released the following statement condemning continued Republican action on bills attacking transgender and nonbinary youth: “This morning, the Senate Committee on Health is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Every child deserves to know they are unconditionally loved
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) issued the following statement ahead of the Senate Committee on Health public hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 12. “The issues raised by Senate Bill 480 are challenging, particularly for me as a health
Sen. Jacque: Bill facilitating in-demand job training clears committee
MADISON… To help develop skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers, a Senate committee yesterday afternoon unanimously passed a bipartisan measure advancing apprenticeship learning under the “Tools of the Trade” program. State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere), co-author of the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Highlights investments in climate smart agriculture and support for manufacturers in Fox Valley and Menomonee Falls
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Brickstead Dairy, a five-generation family-run dairy farm in Greenleaf to highlight the federal investments she helped deliver to allow more Wisconsin farmers, producers, and growers to mitigate the impacts of climate change
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Baldwin and climate leaders celebrate federal investments in climate-smart agriculture at Wisconsin’s Brickstead Dairy
(Greenleaf, Wisconsin) – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and local climate leaders toured Brickstead Dairy — a fifth generation family owned farm — to celebrate federal investments in climate-smart agriculture that will benefit Wisconsin family farms here and across the nation. The event highlighted the Inflation
A Better Wisconsin Together: Statements on Senate Republicans continuing obstruction on workforce package
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a Republican-controlled state Senate committee held a public hearing on a progressive-led workforce package that would bolster local economies and provide real solutions to issues facing Wisconsin families and local businesses. The bill would support affordable child
WisDems: RATING CHANGE: Reports reveal Cabral-Guevara opposes impeachment
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report from the Wisconsin Examiner revealed that a member of Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara told a member of the public that the Sen. Cabral-Guevara “does not support impeachment.” Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara’s rating on the WisDems
Sen. Pfaff: Urges action on Child Care Counts
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) met with the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges for a hearing on Governor Evers’ special session bill that includes funding for Child Care Counts and workforce development. The Child
Sen. Hutton: Statement on UW System rebranding
MADISON – Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, issued the following statement in reaction to the rebranding of the University of Wisconsin System announced this week: “Significant long-term challenges face the UW System
Sens. Cowles, Wimberger: Statement on committee passage of PFAS relief
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senators Eric Wimberger and Robert Cowles issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 312 successfully passed the Senate Natural Resource and Energy Committee: “Today’s vote brings us one step closer to delivering relief to people across Wisconsin affected
WisDems: Yet another Derrick Van Orden temper tantrum
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden’s legendarily poor temperament made another appearance this week, with reports that Van Orden launched a “belligerent” and “curse-laden” tirade at White House officials during a briefing on the Israel terrorist attack. Van Orden’s most recent
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Release statement on PFAS legislation
MADISON – Today the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy rejected feedback from communities and community members impacted by PFAS contamination by advancing Senate Bill 312 with a poison pill included in its language. As amended, SB 312 would let
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on PFAS committee vote
MADISON – State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy voted on Senate Bill 312, relating to programs and requirements to address PFAS contamination: “There are many good parts of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Gets job done, successfully pushes SEC to crack down on predatory hedge funds and better protect Main Street
WISCONSIN – After years of advocating, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) finalized rule that cracks down on predatory activist hedge funds and better protects Main Street economies. The new rule boosts oversight and brings