Rep. Neubauer: Announces amendment on restoring Roe
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), and Tanya Atkinson of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin in a press conference on restoring reproductive rights
WILL: Wisconsin school district refuses to release evidence of race discrimination
For nearly a year, WILL has sought public records detailing the Madison Metropolitan School District’s use of “small instructional groups” that illegally discriminate against students based on race The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Recommended to return to House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has been recommended by his peers to continue serving on the House Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to intellectual property, the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and
Sen. Pfaff: Calls for referendum to restore reproductive freedom
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) joined his Democratic colleagues to call for a referendum on reproductive health freedom in April. Days before the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic legislators are
Sen. Agard: Statement on Senate floor session
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats will put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Senate Joint Resolution
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces listening sessions set for Friday
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding five listening sessions in Wisconsin on Friday, January 20, 2023. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged
Gov. Evers, Democrats: Call for advisory referendum on Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban on April 2023 ballot
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats today announced a new effort to put an advisory referendum on the April 2023 ballot, asking voters if Wisconsin should repeal the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban and restore the constitutional rights guaranteed for nearly 50
Rep. Allen: Flat tax proposal: Saving Wisconsinites money
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill draft, LRB-1049, establishing a flat individual income tax rate. “I am excited to co-sponsor this proposal that will put more money back into the
Rep. Subeck: Supports proposal to place abortion question on April ballot
MADISON – This week, the Senate and Assembly are poised to consider a last minute resolution, scheduled by Republican leadership for a floor vote without any public hearing or committee consideration, that would place a politically motivated advisory referendum question
PPAWI: Urges lawmakers to include question to repeal criminal abortion ban on April ballot
WISCONSIN—January 17, 2023—Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports a proposal by Governor Evers and Democratic minority leaders Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Melissa Agard that would add a question to the advisory referendum on the April ballot about whether
City of Madison: Request absentee ballots for 2023 elections
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2023. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 21, 2023, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 4, 2023. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests
Fitchburg City Council President Udell: Statement safety on South Syene Road
At a recent City Council meeting, we heard a heartfelt plea from our neighbors in the Uptown area along South Syene Road to do what we could to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians in that area. I have asked
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review village of Cambridge Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Cambridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. This project includes the
Rep. Ratcliff: Appointed to Governor Evers’ Task Force on Broadband Access
Madison – Governor Tony Evers has appointed Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D – Cottage Grove) to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. The task force assists in advising the Governor and the State Legislature on policy and issues surrounding broadband
WISN 12: Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith to co-host “UPFRONT” program
Rep. Brandtjen: Will help moderate event
Menomonee Falls – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) will be one of the moderators at the “Stolen Innocence” event on January 26, 2023 in Pewaukee. The forum will address the trend to push children into irreversible procedures in
Wisconsin Technology Council: Crew of mentors on call for contestants in 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Biz Plan Contest
Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. There is no cost to
Waukesha County: Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week returns
(Waukesha, WI) – The Wisconsin Salt Wise Partnership gears up to spotlight the threats that road salt poses to our rivers, lakes and drinking water. All the salt that we apply to pavement ends up in our water, making our freshwater