MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Supreme Court today denied a petition seeking the release of elderly and vulnerable people from state prisons. Laurence J. Dupuis, Legal Director at the ACLU of Wisconsin made this statement: “We are very disappointed that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has joined Governor Evers and Secretary Carr

Statewide: This morning before scheduled State Capitol protests against Wisconsin’s most effective COVID-19 containment measure, public health professionals taped brief video interviews to discuss the situation. These dedicated caregivers hope by offering this testimony to counteract the disinformation being spread through social media and irresponsible national media outlets to mobilize

Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland was elected President of the League’s Urban Alliance (UA) by her peers from cities and villages across the state at a UA meeting held virtually earlier today.  The Urban Alliance is a vital part of the League, focusing on solutions that will benefit all of Wisconsin’s

Madison – “Today the Senate Democratic Caucus elected Senator Janet Bewley (D – Mason) to be the new Democratic Leader in the Wisconsin State Senate and Senator Janis Ringhand (D – Evansville) to be the new Assistant Democratic Leader.  “Senator Bewley came to the Senate in 2015 after 4 years

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of 74 of her colleagues, led by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Steve Daines (R-MT), Gary Peters (D-MI), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in calling for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Russell Vought

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) and State Senator Chris Kapenga released the ‘Back to Business’ plan Friday, an alternative path to safely and responsibly re-open Wisconsin’s economy. WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg issued the following statement. “Wisconsin cannot afford, nor does it need, a one-size-fits-all plan to emerge from the

April 24, 2020, MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is a statement from Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale, co-chair of Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council:   “The Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate recently voted on a Public Health Emergency bill addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill originally included a provision from Governor Evers that said all essential workers who contract the virus are presumed to

Milwaukee, WI (April 24th, 2020) I congratulate Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson on her election as Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Nicholson brings new insights and leadership to the County Board at a time when it is facing some of its most critical and urgent challenges. With her passion

MILWAUKEE – In response to the planned protests against the extension of Wisconsin’s Safer-at-Home Order, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee), who himself contracted and recovered from COVID-19, released the following statement: “It truly disheartens me to see people in our state who are unwilling to take the threat of COVID-19

Madison – Today the state’s chamber, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, released its Back to Business plan.  The plan provides a path for Wisconsin businesses to reopen based on the type of business and local risk factors.  In response, Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement:   “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardship

(MADISON, WI) — Today, a new report shows Trump has continuously rolled over for China, in part, because he owes their national bank $211 million dollars in the coming months. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Trump has continuously praised Chinese President Xi and his government, taking their word over that of the US Intelligence

State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) was chosen to serve as Assistant Leader for the Senate Democrats for the remainder of the legislative term. “I would like to thank Senator Shilling for her years of leadership. As assistant leader I am looking forward to working with our new leader, Senator Bewley. and my

MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement after Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) was elected the Senate Democratic Leader: “It has been an honor to serve in the Senate and I’ve been humbled that my Democratic colleagues put their trust in me to be a leading

Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-632-1606 MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader. I especially want to thank Senator Jennifer Shilling for her

MADISON, WI – Sen. Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement after being elected Senate Democratic Leader: “I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader. I especially want to thank Senator Jennifer Shilling for her years of service and leading

MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and 35 other legislators sent a letter today to support agricultural industry requests for $50 million in direct cash relief from the $1.9 billion in discretionary funding provided to Governor Tony Evers in the Federal CARES Act. The letter says: “You recently received a