Dept. of Military Affairs: New general officer brings wealth of experience
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s incoming deputy adjutant general for Civil Support was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a formal ceremony July 6 in the State Senate chamber of the state capitol. Brig. Gen. Matthew Beilfuss expressed gratitude
ACLU: Case challenging MMSD’s policy against forced outing dismissed in victory for trans students
MADISON – In June, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) withdrew their appeal of the Dane County Circuit Court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Madison Metropolitan School District policy against forced outing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to modernize and expand apprenticeships programs to meet 21st century workforce need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize, streamline, and expand apprenticeship programs to connect more Americans with good-paying jobs, meet businesses’ need for more skilled workers, and grow the economy. The National Apprenticeship
Opportunity Wisconsin: Full page ads urge U.S. Rep. Van Orden to reject extreme GOP tax plan
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Full page ads featuring a new political cartoon are running across the 3rd Congressional District, urging Congressman Derrick Van Orden to reject an extreme Republican tax plan as Congress reconvenes this week. Ads in the La
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on the passing of his mother, Valerie Crowley
MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: “Today, I am heartbroken to share the passing of my mother Valerie Crowley. While my heart is heavy today, I feel fortunate to have been raised by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Hayward and Rice Lake to discuss support for Native communities and small businesses
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) visited Hayward to highlight her efforts to deliver federal funding to the Waadookodaading Language School and the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Ojibwe College. Senator Baldwin also was in Rice Lake to visit Aqua Gardens,
Cooke campaign: Launches congressional campaign in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
CONTACTpress@cookeforwisconsin.com On the heels of winning a majority of counties in 2022 primary, Cooke is the clear champion for farmers, small businesses, and working families Campaign to kick-off robust, multi-channel engagement effort to reach voters where they are EAU CLAIRE,
Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to Dane County court judge ruling on Wisconsin’s pre-Roe abortion ban
MADISON – Today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper determined that the court case challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Roe law will continue rather than be dismissed. Last December, Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski filed a brief asking the court to dismiss this case that
Sen. Roys: Wisconsinites should have freedom
MADISON — Today, Wisconsinites moved closer to restoration of reproductive freedom. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper released a ruling that rejected Sheboygan County DA Joel Urmanski’s motion to dismiss a case expected to determine the future of abortion
Rep. Subeck: Statement on favorable ruling in challenge to Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban
MADISON – Today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper rejected a motion to dismiss a case from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul challenging Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement in response: “While we have known from
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to ruling in case against 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – In a positive step toward restoring abortion rights in Wisconsin, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled today that a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge the enforceability of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban
Sen. Agard: Statement on recent Dane County court ruling
MADISON – Today, a Dane County Judge ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban doesn’t apply to consensual medical abortions. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am encouraged by the positive developments in Wisconsin’s justice system
Wisconsin Right to Life: Dane County judge rules that Wisconsin’s 1849 ‘Abortion Ban’ only applies to feticide and rejects motion to dismiss lawsuit
Earlier today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper rejected a motion to dismiss Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit that attempts to throw out Wisconsin’s long-standing abortion ban. In this ruling, Judge Schlipper also ruled that state statute 940.04, commonly referred to as
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul issues statement on favorable ruling in challenge to Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Today, following the release of Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement. “Today’s ruling is a major victory in our fight to restore
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Statement on Kaul v Urmanski decision
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin supports the Dane County Circuit Court decision to not dismiss Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit challenging the legality of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin CEO Tanya Atkinson “Today’s
UW-Madison: Art can help climate science bridge political divide
Art that integrates data visualizations can help bridge the US political divide over climate change MADISON — Communicating science to a general audience can be challenging. Successfully conveying research on polarizing topics such as climate change can be even more
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins bipartisan group of Senators in urging NATO members to pay their fair share
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.) and 33 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden expressing the need for NATO allies to honor their commitment to spend at least
Forward Latino: Calls for commonsense gun violence prevention following sentencing of El Paso Walmart mass killer to 90 life terms
Franklin, WI –Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement following the conviction and sentencing of the mass killer who took 23 lives at an El Paso, Texas Walmart on
Protect Our Care: U.S. Rep. Moore & Wisconsin seniors join Protect Our Care to discuss Biden administration’s efforts to lower Rx drug costs ahead of upcoming Medicare drug negotiations
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and a pair of Wisconsin seniors joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s next steps in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The administration released the