During the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, non-partisan redistricting reform was the leading political reform initiative in the media and among citizens throughout Wisconsin. CC/WI helped unite pro-reform legislators and citizens behind a single measure — Assembly Bill 303/Senate Bill 288 — that is modeled after Iowa’s highly successful, 40-year-old redistricting process that takes

Today, Biden for President released a new ad featuring a veteran who was severely injured in a blast while serving overseas and lambasts Trump for his reported comments about American soldiers. The ad will be on television and digital platforms in key battleground states targeting media markets and areas with a high

(Green Bay, Wis.) The 19th annual Wisconsin CASA Association State Conference is going virtual! Instead of a traditional in-person conference, the child advocacy organization will host “2020 Virtual Conference Series Sessions” as a free, online series of topic-specific programs throughout the fall. Virtual conference session dates and topics include: Tuesday, September 29 –

Madison, Wis. – In response to Governor Tony Evers issuing Executive Order 90 declaring a public health emergency, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R–New Berlin) issued the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed by the Governor’s decision yesterday to unilaterally extend the public health emergency without consulting the legislature, in direct contravention of

Audio file of radio address. Lt. Gov. Barnes today delivered the Democratic Radio Address asking all college students in Wisconsin to wear face coverings or masks and practice social distancing in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on our college campuses. Hey everybody, I’m Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and

MADISON – Senate President Roger Roth (R-Appleton) delivered the weekly Republican radio address. Listen to the radio address here This week marked a truly a historic moment in the State Capitol because we had the honor of being joined by the 70th United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo.  

MADISON, WI (September 24, 2020) — Eric Lefkofsky knows what the future of health care should look like, at least from a standpoint of detecting disease. “You want a diagnostic test that isn’t stupid, [not one] that just says you’re positive or negative,” he said. “But you want it to actually tell

MILWAUKEE – Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Tuesday, October 6. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Woodall-Vogg’s appointment was confirmed in July by the Common Council.

MADISON, Wis.(September 24, 2020) – Today, during Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) to receive a $411,963 P2 Grant to promote pollution prevention in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. P2 means reducing or eliminating pollutants

Approximately 150 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 829th Engineer Company are slated to return to Wisconsin today after a yearlong mobilization that spanned the Middle East and Afghanistan.   Due to restrictions stemming from COVID-19, a traditional homecoming ceremony was not possible today, but senior leaders from the

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin physicians today urged the Trump Administration to stop sabotaging health care as COVID-19 cases surged past 100,000 in the state and positivity rates climbed this week to among the highest in the nation. The physicians’ appeal came as Vice President Mike Pence visited Wisconsin today and

MADISON – Over the last fourteen years in the State Assembly, Representative Jim Ott (R-Mequon) has spent his career undermining comprehensive care for Wisconsin senior citizens. In 2011, Ott championed legislation – that Scott Walker signed into law – which conceals records of abuse and neglect in nursing homes while

MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, ProgressNow state organizations announced on a press call the launch of ‘RBG Revolution’ — an organizing campaign to honor the memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A Better Wisconsin Together is proud to be joining RBG Revolution, which urges Americans to oppose any new Supreme Court Justice

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that Sikich LLP has joined the Chamber as its newest gold member. “We are thrilled to welcome Sikich to the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber as our newest gold member,” said Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Wisconsin has joined the United States to settle allegations against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Novartis”) by reaching an agreement in principle along with twenty-seven other states and the District of Columbia. “People should be able to be confident that they’re being

Today, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “Joe Biden embodies everything we look for in a president — integrity, honesty, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of others. This election is too important for any of

La Crosse – Yesterday, Brad Pfaff toured Western Technical Colleges’ Apprenticeship and Industry Training Center with members of IBEW Local 14. He released the following statement: “Thank you to members of IBEW Local 14 and staff at Western Technical College for giving me the opportunity to visit the Apprenticeship and

MADISON—For a 23rd year, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum will continue its renowned “Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours,” but with a spin. The “Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours: Myths and Realities” will be presented as a 360-degree virtual tour, launching October 15, 2020 at MadisonCemeteryTours.com. Due to current restrictions on gatherings set forth by