Rep. Ohnstad: Reacts to Assembly floor session
MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly met to debate a number of issues relating to crime and community safety. Representative Tod Ohnstad offered the following statement: “It’s frustrating Republicans decided to take the day to push an agenda
Dept. of Justice: AG Josh Kaul advocates for DCI funding in crime fighting budget
MADISON, Wis. – In his effort to fund Wisconsin’s top law enforcement agency, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling on legislators to support his call for additional special agents and criminal analysts in Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division
Gov. Evers: Highlights plans to lower prescription drug prices, increase transparency, protect consumers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget that aim to lower prescription drug prices, including capping the cost of insulin, increase transparency in the drug supply chain and pharmaceutical industry, and protect Wisconsin consumers.
NextGen America: Dating apps used to ‘court’ the vote ahead of Wisconsin election
Madison, WI — Today, NextGen America launched its 2023 dating app organizing program to educate and mobilize 18-35-year-olds on apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. During ‘Courting the Vote in Wisconsin,’ NextGen organizers and volunteers
Judge Protasiewicz Campaign: New ads highlight Dan Kelly’s opposition to Social Security, extreme views
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two more TV ads, highlighting extremist Dan Kelly’s record of insulting seniors receiving Social Security and extreme views on abortion. These ads are part of the campaign’s
Rep. Anderson: Designating Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway
MADISON, Wis.- Representative Clinton Anderson joined Senators Mark Spreitzer and Steve Nass, as well as Representatives Ellen Schutt, Jenna Jacobson, and James Edming on legislation to name the stretch of Highway 11 between Orfordville and Footville the Corporal Benjamin H.
Justice Kelly Campaign: Debate shows Justice Kelly belongs on the Supreme Court
MADISON-Justice Daniel Kelly clearly demonstrated during today’s Wisconsin State Bar debate that he has the right constitutional conservative philosophy, knowledge, and respect for the law and constitution, as well as the right judicial temperament to be the next Wisconsin supreme Court Justice.
Rep. Emerson: Statement on Restore Roe Act introduction
MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Restore Roe Act, which would repeal Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban passed in 1849 and restore access to abortion in the state. The pre-Civil war ban is the oldest in the nation, enacted well before
WILL: Challenges new discriminatory federal agency
On behalf of small businesses from Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida, WILL sued President Biden’s new “Minority Business Development Agency” The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is suing the Biden Administration over its new “Minority Business Development Agency,” which
Rep. Stubbs: Supports legislation to repeal archaic 1849 abortion law
MADISON, WI – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement today upon introduction of legislation to repeal an 1849 abortion law and restore the law that was in effect under the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision: “I believe that
A Better Wisconsin Together: New bill repealing 1849 criminal abortion ban is a necessary step
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez – alongside Democratic state legislators Kelda Roys and Lisa Subeck – reintroduced legislation that would restore abortion rights in Wisconsin by repealing the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban.
WisDems: Statement on Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s debate victory
MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s debate demonstrated that Judge Janet stands for fairness, common sense, and the rule of law, while Dan Kelly offers MAGA
U.S. Rep. Pocan, Sen. Agard and Agricultural Leaders: Highlight unprecedented investments in Wisconsin’s climate-smart agriculture and rural communities
(MADISON, WI) – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and State Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard joined agriculture and climate leaders to highlight major federal investments in climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy for Wisconsin’s rural communities. Thanks to Representative Pocan,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher and Rep. Ferguson: Introduce bill to ban Biden from cancelling student loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) introduced H.R. 1622, the Student Loan Accountability Act. This legislation prohibits the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt on a mass scale and prevents forgiven loans from being tax-exempt. Additionally,
Rep. Vining: Joins Gov. Evers and democratic colleagues to introduce the Restore Roe Act
MADISON– At a press conference this morning, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) joined Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Rodriguez, Democratic legislators, and advocates to introduce the Restore Roe Act to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 criminal abortion ban. Rep. Robyn Vining released
Rep. Vos: Responds to Gov. Evers’ and Democrats’ call to have a debate
Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to the news conference where Governor Tony Evers and Democrats call for a debate on their abortion bill. “The Democrats’ news conference was quite the spectacle, with Governor Evers’ hypocrisy
Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public to avoid feeding deer as cold weather continues
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid feeding deer as cold winter weather continues around parts of the state. While the public may be concerned about the impact of winter conditions on
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 92 improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2 million contract to reconstruct WIS 92 between County G and WIS 69 near Mount Vernon, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 27 on tree
UW-Madison: Teacher Pledge program extended
As the nationwide teacher shortage continues to generate headlines, stress education leaders, and frustrate policymakers in search of answers, the UW–Madison School of Education is announcing the extension of an innovative program aimed at addressing the problem in Wisconsin. The
Reps. Snodgrass, Shelton: Support Restore Roe Act
MADISON – This morning, Legislative Democrats introduced the Restore Roe Act. This would repeal the 1849 criminal abortion ban and restore access to abortion in Wisconsin. The ban was enacted before women gained the right to vote and a decade before