Sen. Smith: Senate Dems call for Spindell’s dismissal from WEC
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-New Brunswick) joined his Democratic colleagues in the State Senate today calling for the resignation or dismissal of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell following comments Spindell made bragging about voter suppression targeting Black and Brown
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
MADISON, Wis. – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul is pleased to announce a new statewide multidisciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of
Sen. Agard: Calls for WEC’s Bob Spindell to resign
MADISON – Today, Senate Democrats and community leaders called for the resignation of Wisconsin Election Commissioner Bob Spindell after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in the 2022 election. Last week, it came to light that Senate Republican appointment to
Sen. Ballweg: 19th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to twelve $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 31, 2023. Scholarship eligibility is open to all
Sen. Roys: Senate Democrats call for removal of Spindell from WEC
Madison – Senate Democrats are united in calling for the resignation of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell, who recently wrote a letter to GOP activists touting lower voting rates among Black and Hispanic people as a political victory. Wisconsin has a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking data on water quality of lakes, streams and rivers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR asks Wisconsinites and interested groups submit their biological, chemical and physical
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Built to Last? The state of metro Milwaukee’s construction workforce
Amid a brisk pace of development activity in metro Milwaukee, the region’s construction labor market is as tight as it has been in at least 20 years, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. The outlook is not all
Sen. LeMahieu: SJR 4 passes Senate with bipartisan support
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 4 which was debated on the Senate floor today before passing with a bipartisan, 22 to 10 vote. The Resolution will place on
Brash campaign: Overwhelming judicial support for 1st District Court of Appeals Chief Judge Brash
(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Today, the campaign for Judge Bill Brash’s re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced dozens of impressive judicial endorsements. From a former Supreme Court Justice to current and former members of the Wisconsin Court
Reproductive Justice Advocates-Milwaukee: Demands Milwaukee DA Chisholm sign a pledge to never prosecute abortion cases
[Milwaukee, WI] – Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) is demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office will not prosecute any abortion cases in Milwaukee County. When the 1849 law banning all
American Lung Association: New program now available in Wisconsin to help improve care for people with asthma
MILWAUKEE – (January 18, 2022) – Here in Wisconsin more than 465,000 adults and 72,000 children live with asthma. To help primary care clinics and healthcare providers better care for their patients with asthma, the American Lung Association is partnering with the Wisconsin Department
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Statement on transit oriented development
I am pleased that the Common Council this evening approved a Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zoning Ordinance, boosting the housing and employment opportunities that can be constructed close to Madison’s high-capacity transit routes. As we continue to grow our housing options
Sen. Felzkowski: Votes to reform bail system
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened to vote on a constitutional amendment regarding bail reform, which will allow judges to consider public safety and the totality of the circumstances when setting bail conditions. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted
Rep. Vining: Joins Gov. Evers to restore Roe and reproductive freedom
MADISON–At a press conference this morning, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) joined Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Rodriguez, Democratic legislators, and advocates to call for an advisory referendum to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 criminal abortion ban. Rep. Robyn Vining released the
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities: New President Eric Fulcomer working for Wisconsin
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities’(WAICU) new President, Eric Fulcomer, PhD, has an aggressive agenda to help Wisconsin’s Private Colleges attract students and meet Wisconsin’s workforce needs. “It’s an honor to serve as WAICU’s next president,”
Sen. Larson: Republicans ignore the will of the people, play politics with our constitution
Madison, WI – If the actions of my Senate Republican colleagues in the first two full weeks of the 2023 legislative session were any indication of the severity of the problems facing our state, one might be forgiven for thinking we
Marquette University: Longtime School of Dentistry dean Lobb to retire from university
MILWAUKEE — Dr. William K. Lobb, professor and dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, will retire on June 30, 2023, after nearly 30 years at Marquette University. The university will conduct a national search for the next MUSOD dean.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Releases 2023 Wisconsin advocacy priorities
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today unveiled a robust legislative platform for 2023. In visits with elected and appointed leaders, WCMA members called for increased investment in state programs to boost dairy exports and spur dairy
Sen. Smith: Senate Democrats introduce referendum on choice
MADISON – Today, Senate Democrats in the Wisconsin State Senate introduced an amendment to place a referendum on the 2023 spring election ballot asking Wisconsinites whether they support repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. The amendment would have replaced an