Franklin, WI: Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan advocacy and service organization with members and affiliates in 29 states supports President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework and continues to call for legislation that will provide lawful status for DREAMers, Essential Workers and New Americans. Forward Latino National President Darryl

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting investments to expand access to mental and behavioral health support services and substance use treatment through a new pilot program using the hub-and-spoke model of care. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. This past

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after reports indicated that Huawei paid Tony Podesta approximately $1 million to lobby the Biden Administration. “This is only the latest piece of evidence that the Chinese Communist Party is using the swamp against us. Last week, thanks to the bipartisan

Daytime lane and ramp closures are scheduled for the next two weeks on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) between Whitney Way and John Nolen Drive in Dane County. The lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week (Nov. 1-5 and Nov. 8-12). In

WISCONSIN— Today, Democrats secured a provision to close the Medicaid coverage gap in Wisconsin and across the country as part of the Build Back Better Act framework. Closing the Medicaid coverage gap will finally extend health insurance to over four million people in the 12 states — including Wisconsin —

Today, President Biden announced the Build Back Better Framework that will rebuild the backbone of the country – the middle class – so that this time everyone comes along. It is a transformative investment in climate, care, and kids that will lower the costs of things families depend on like

MADISON – Today, a public hearing was held on Senate Bills 621 and 622, the Republicans’ proposed legislative and congressional maps, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) is a co-author of a bill to create nonpartisan redistricting reform in Wisconsin, and introduced this legislation in the

[Racine, WI] – Following the Racine County Sheriff’s Office announcement that the Wisconsin Election Commission violated the law on election administration in nursing homes, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Paul Farrow: “Anyone who cares at all about election integrity owes the Racine County Sheriff’s

(STATEWIDE – WI) – This morning, Voces de la Frontera and the national immigrant rights movement moved one step closer to achieving a pathway to citizenship after President Biden announced immigration reform as a key component of his Build Back Better framework and allocated $100 billion for immigration reform with a path

Summary: The Wisconsin Maps Assessment Project (WIMAP, pronounced “We-Map”) analyzed the Assembly map now proposed by the WI Legislature (SB621). It also analyzed (1) the current Assembly map, (2) current draft maps from the People’s Maps Commission (PMC), and (3) every map submitted online through either the PMC or the

Wisconsin’s GOP infighting has escalated to brutal name-calling after Rebecca Kleefisch suggested she wants to use the voting rights protections enshrined by Gov. Tony Evers to win the election, then strip them away. Just hours after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Kleefisch wants to use the same pro-democracy measures she’s vowing to repeal and limit if

NASW WI TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILLS 624 AND 625 AND SENATE BILL 621 AND 622 ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 28, 2021 BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS AND THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, LEGAL REVIEW AND CONSUMER PROTECTION   Chairpersons Stroebel and Swearingen:   On behalf of

MADISON, Wis. — It comes as no surprise that Ron Johnson continues to be mired in scandal, given that he started his political career off with a scandal over the huge payday he gave himself from his company.   In 2010, Johnson loaned his campaign $9 million and soon after

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Superior has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “I always knew the students at UW-Superior would meet our vaccination goal. They know how important it is to maintain the health of their community,” said System President Tommy Thompson. “I

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Parkside has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “We’re nearing the close of our vaccination campaign, and I’m ecstatic that UW-Parkside students have hit the mark,” said System President Tommy Thompson. “I saw first-hand the amount of hard work

MADISON, Wis. – The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability today announced the Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through December 3, 2021. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability and inclusion among Wisconsin residents. Nominations may be made in one of three categories:

MADISON – In response to today’s public hearing on proposed Republican maps, Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The proposed Republican legislative map is built on the 2011 map, which is among the most gerrymandered in modern American history. In 2011, Republicans moved nearly 2.4 million voters into