U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Joins landmark effort on police reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) in introducing the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The bill, which was also introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) yesterday, makes important changes

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Rep. Crowley: Announces resignation from Assembly

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Wisdems: Statement on DACA decision

(WISCONSIN) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s Decision on DACA: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the more than six thousand Wisconsinites who are protected by DACA and

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WISPIRG: Students join nationwide effort to mobilize the youth vote

Madison,WI — As voter registration numbers plummet across the country because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials will kick off Democracy Summer 2020 Thursday evening at a virtual event. The effort, led by Rock the Vote in partnership with the StudentPIRGs,

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Rep. Neubauer: Supreme Court rules DREAMers may remain in the U.S.

MADISON – Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Department of Homeland Security, violated the Administrative Procedure Act in eliminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017. DACA protects nearly 650,000 young undocumented people who were brought to the United States as children

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Biden to formally accept Dem presidential nomination in Milwaukee

Joe Biden will formally accept the Dem presidential nomination in Milwaukee despite a potentially scaled-back convention over COVID-19 concerns. Biden camp spokesman Bill Russo in a statement confirmed the former VP will take the nomination in the city, but he said decisions on what the convention will actually look like

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Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs: Pledge action against racial inequity

Madison, WI — At their state executive committee meeting this morning, Chief Executive Officers from across Wisconsin voted to support a list of actions steps, stating “It is time to do the work of dismantling systemic racism.” Wisconsin clubs serve more youth per person than any other state in the country, with

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Lemmer campaign: Kathleen Falk endorsement for Wisconsin Assembly

Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk has endorsed Lindsay Lemmer for Wisconsin State Assembly. Falk served as Dane County Executive from 1997 – 20011. Elected four times, she was the first (and still the only) woman to serve as County Executive and the longest serving County Executive in Dane County

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Sister District: Announces second wave of endorsements across seven states in 2020 elections

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Today, the Sister District Project announced their second wave of endorsements for candidates across seven key states, providing Democrats a “last chance” to build progressive power before redistricting happens next year. The organization recently hit record fundraising numbers for their April endorsement class, and is expected to hit over $500,000

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murray, Harris: Lead colleagues in raising concerns with law enforcement tactics increasing spread of COVID-19 at peaceful protests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As people around the country are joining widespread demonstrations for racial justice and against systemic racism, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Committee, and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Joins landmark effort on police reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) in introducing the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The bill, which was also introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) yesterday, makes important changes to help law enforcement agencies become better prepared and equipped

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Rep. Crowley: Announces resignation from Assembly

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Committee to Protect Medicare: Wisconsin docs demand Vos resign as Assembly speaker for medically inaccurate information about immigrants, COVID-19

MADISON, Wis. – More than 40 physicians in Wisconsin today demanded Assembly Speaker Robin Vos resign as speaker of the legislature for spreading medically incorrect information and blaming immigrant culture for COVID-19 outbreaks in some counties, including his own. In a letter, the physicians in the Committee to Protect Medicare

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone smallmouth bass season opens June 20

SPOONER, Wis. – With waters warming up, smallmouth bass season will open beginning on June 20 for the northern management zone. While smallmouth bass season is currently open in southern Wisconsin, anglers will now have the opportunity to harvest them from these additional waters: Wisconsin-Michigan Boundary Waters; Northern management zone; Tributaries

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Wisdems: Statement on DACA decision

(WISCONSIN) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s Decision on DACA: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the more than six thousand Wisconsinites who are protected by DACA and all of us who cherish them as our fellow citizens.

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