Sen. Jacque: Bipartisan election worker protection act advances
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing safeguards and protections for those hard-working people who make our elections run smoothly unanimously passed a Senate committee today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with State Rep. Joy Goeben, said he was pleased
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
Dept. of Children and Families: Gov. Evers presents Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues awards
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor two individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Dedicates Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island) historical marker
La Pointe, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society unveiled its 608th historical marker at a dedication event held on Madeline Island on Saturday, Sept. 30. The new marker is part of an ongoing effort to share more complete and accurate stories
Assembly Dems Class of 2023: Introduce automatic voter registration bill
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Assembly Dems Class of 2023, along with Senator Jeff Smith, introduced LRB-4200, which creates an Automatic Voter Registration system in Wisconsin. “The heart of our democracy rests on the ability of all citizens to participate
Alliance Defending Freedom: WIsconsin court rules to protect parents’ rights
WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Wisconsin court ruled Tuesday that Kettle Moraine School District’s policy of changing students’ names and pronouns at school without parental consent and over their objection violates parents’ rights. Attorneys with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Makes his case to end government shutdowns once and for all
WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) took to the Senate floor in an attempt to circumvent a government shutdown with the passage of a one-time 14-day Continuing Resolution (C.R.) to fund government at the previous year’s appropriation levels.
Sen. Agard: Joins Legislative Democrats in roll out of elections bills
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats began their rollout of elections and voter education bills. These bills put forward measures to increase voter education and participation, support election administrators, boost government transparency, and strengthen the right to vote. Senate Democratic Leader
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Steil’s vote to keep gas prices high featured in new Opportunity Wisconsin TV ad
RACINE, Wis. – Wisconsinites are speaking out against Congressman Bryan Steil’s vote to keep gas prices high in a new TV ad on the air this week from Opportunity Wisconsin. Watch Online: https://youtu.be/wRPefzPhmeA While Wisconsinites are struggling with rising costs, Rep. Steil’s votes
Wisconsin Women in Conservation: Announces book publication and launch parties across the state in early October
Chippewa Falls, WI – Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) has released a new book called “Portraits of Love on the Land” which features in-field portraits and stories of 30 women land stewards in various sectors of agriculture and land management.
Rep. Snodgrass, Legislative Democrats: Introduce Safe and Sound Democracy package
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats announced the Safe & Sound Democracy package – highlighting their commitment to voter access and education, ensuring that the people’s voice is heard, and making it easier for all eligible voters to participate in the democratic
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety releases 2022-2023 annual Speak Up, Speak Out report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2022-2023 Annual Report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is more than a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. It is
Dept. of Transportation: Stay alert behind the wheel as daylight diminishes in fall
As fall settles in and the days get shorter, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds motorists that driving at dusk or in the dark requires extra attention. While only one quarter of driving is done at night, 50% of traffic deaths
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Introduces state butterfly legislation
MADISON, WIS. — Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) released the following statement after introducing Senate Bill 443, which makes the Monarch Wisconsin’s state butterfly. “The Monarch Butterfly has been at risk the last few decades. Thanks to the work of conservationists and local advocates
Cooke campaign: Raises more than $400,000 in first quarter in competitive WI-03 race
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. –Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, announced raising more than $400,000 in her first quarter in the race against embattled Congressman Derrick Van Orden. Cooke’s surge of support
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: October 3, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Forward Latino and affiliates: Going to Washington, DC to advocate for hispanic community
Franklin, WI –Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states is leading a delegation of over 30 representatives from across the country to advocate for immigration
Natural Resources Board: Appointees on Sporting Heritage Council confirmation vote
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today issued the following statement on behalf of Sharon Adams, Sandra Dee Naas, Dylan Jennings and Jim VandenBrook: It is an honor for us to serve the public in this capacity to help
Elias Law Group: Wisconsin voters challenge absentee ballot witness requirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 2, Elias Law Group attorneys representing a group of Wisconsin voters filed a new voting rights lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s requirement that an adult witness vouch for the qualifications of an absentee voter. The Witness Requirement forces absentee
ACLU of Wisconsin: Voices support for anti-shackling legislation
MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today voiced support for the renewed legislative effort to prohibit correctional facilities from shackling pregnant people, people in labor, or postpartum. Melissa Ludin, Coalition and Relations Advocate of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the