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Fairer and more representative state legislative district voting maps are finally on the verge of becoming a reality in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday passed new and dramatically different state legislative voting maps to be in place for the

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating the introduction of comprehensive Paid Leave For All in the state legislature by Senator LaTonya Johnson and Representatives Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the West Central Works Workforce Development Board are continuing efforts to assist workers impacted by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions. On

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           February 14, 2024 CONTACT:  wisconsin@familyfriendlyeconomy.org WISCONSIN CARE COALITION CELEBRATES INTRODUCTION OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LEGISLATION IN STATE LEGISLATURE MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition released the following statement today, applauding the

Last week, Donald Trump sent Vladimir Putin and our NATO allies across Europe a message: if he regains power, they can no longer count on the United States of America to honor our alliance if they’re attacked. Instead, Trump would

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor in the early hours of the morning in an effort to fight the passage of the Ukraine spending bill that failed to secure the U.S. border and would send

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Tourism held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 963. This legislation would reestablish the Main Street Bounceback program, a popular economic development grant for capital costs for small businesses, with a permanent $25

MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t been following along, jabs have been flying between the megamillionaire GOP candidates considering running for Senate. DC Republicans made it clear that California bank owner Eric Hovde is their choice, suggesting to Scott Mayer that he sit it out.

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for a tax relief package that would return a portion of the state’s surplus to the people of Wisconsin. The four proposals

Yesterday, President Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump’s “un-American” and “dangerous” comments on NATO. After Trump encouraged dictator Vladamir Putin to “do whatever the hell” he wants to NATO countries, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its most important

WEST ALLIS — School Choice Wisconsin Action celebrates the Assembly Education Committee’s votes to approve two bills that will benefit property taxpayers, public school districts, and families and schools that participate in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Programs. Assembly Bill 900 will remove private

MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, former OSCE Ambassador Daniel Baer, Navy Veteran Tracey Sperko, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, and former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller held a virtual press call highlighting the danger Donald Trump poses to democracy worldwide.

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representatives Francesca Hong, Kalan Haywood, Alex Joers and Senators LaTonya Johnson and Kelda Roys, as well as stakeholders, held a press conference introducing legislation that would create a paid family and medical leave policy in Wisconsin. The

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is praising a comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave bill introduced this morning by state legislative Democrats that would ensure all workers across the Badger State have the time to care for themselves or

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted in favor of a slate of bills  that reduces the tax burden on working families and seniors by $2.1 billion. After passage of the bills, he  released the following statement:  “With

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) issued the following statement regarding the passage of Assembly legislation regarding tax cuts: “Constituents in the 59th Assembly District are grappling with high taxation and the unsustainable cost of inflation. We have

Madison, WI: The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) applauds the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures showing the Badger State maintained its Number One ranking nationally in production of processing snap beans in 2023. These may be viewed at nass.usda.gov.

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored Detective Gary Schneider as a Hometown Hero. Detective Schneider was nominated by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) for his body of work as a police officer and task force officer. Detective Schneider

Rhinelander, WI – Without clear statewide guidance for wake boat use on Wisconsin lakes, local communities are struggling to balance recreation with the health of their lake ecosystems. Some critics, responding to the increasing popularity of wake boats on inland lakes,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Hunger Task Force, Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organizations and Milwaukee County Parks, reminds families and organizations to bring their children to one of five Milwaukee County