MADISON, Wis. – Today, battleground Democratic state party chairs from Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin hosted a press call to highlight organizing strategies ahead of the 2022 election in light of federal voting rights legislation stalling in the U.S. Senate.   As the fight for voting rights continues in Congress, Democrats

Madison… Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), and Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) circulated legislation to protect frontline healthcare workers from battery and threats of violence. Together they released the following statement: “Republicans made significant investments to hospital and personal care

WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today announced its endorsement of Marina Dimitrijevic for mayor of Milwaukee. Dimitrijevic is running a movement politics, people-powered campaign and will work to advance the People’s Action People’s Platform once elected. Dimitrijevic is also endorsed by People’s Action member organization, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. “We have a historic opportunity to

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink today announced that Remington Jon Nystrom, age 33, has been charged with charged with one count of First-Degree Child Sexual Assault Contact with a Child Under Age 13 for an incident that occurred in 2009. The

The affiliation will provide more robust, localized healthcare in the Upper Peninsula. IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. – Dickinson County Healthcare and Marshfield Clinic Health System have finalized its affiliation agreement that brings Marshfield Clinic’s world-class health system to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The partnership energizes the future of local healthcare

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced approximately 70 Wisconsin National Guard members completed a two-week certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course at Madison College last week and are now assigned at healthcare facilities across Wisconsin. This effort, announced in January, is part of a collaboration among the Evers Administration, Wisconsin National Guard,

“We want to make sure that that recovery happens equitably … We need to help out Main Street.” Yesterday, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sat down with Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Rep. Steve Doyle, and small business owners in La Crosse to talk about the need to support

American Bridge Polling Shows Opposing Choice an Overwhelmingly Losing Position for Republicans Whether they’re running for U.S. Senate, running for governor, or eyeing the 2024 presidential primary, Republicans can’t stop talking about their disqualifying plans to ban abortion. Republican candidates have argued that rape and incest victims should be denied abortion access, applauded efforts to overturn

Madison – Wisconsin Family Action Political Action Committee (WFA PAC) announced today that it has endorsed David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor. Julaine Appling, WFA PAC Director, issued the following statement: “David Varnam is our kind of candidate. He has a strong Christian faith, a rich policy background, in particular on the

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County will purchase 65.5 acres of property in the Town of Black Earth next to Morton Forest. The parcel will provide the public with more opportunities for passive recreation, including hiking and bird watching, and more ways to enjoy the scenic beauty of

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke on the House floor this afternoon on the seriousness of the fraudulent electors who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Click the image to watch the full speech, and find the transcript, as delivered, of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. Rep. Mark Pocan

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s annual Mission Week will be held Feb. 6-13, inviting students, faculty and staff to join in a week of in-person and virtual events that include inspirational speakers, unique opportunities to reflect and more. The theme of this year’s Mission Week is: “Open to Possibility.” A full

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Cap Times profiled how Governor Tony Evers’ Workforce Innovation Grant program is expanding affordable child care and filling job openings by training the next generation of manufacturing workers. In December, Gov. Evers travelled across the state to announce 12 new regional projects that are designed to fill job openings by

Garden Raises $13.3 Million, $1.8 Million Over Original Goal   (GREEN BAY, WI) (February 3, 2022) — Green Bay Botanical Garden announced today that the community has not only met, but exceeded, the original $11.5 million fundraising goal for the Nature Nurtures Campaign. These funds will be used to build the

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Feb. 3, 2022 — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced the Department is investing $37.4 million to help rural Wisconsin through job creation, business expansion and technical assistance. “USDA’s business programs are meant to assist rural ag producers, small

MADISON, Wis. — Over the past year, President Biden and Governor Evers have led a historic economic recovery for our state. In 2021 alone, the U.S. added 6.4 million jobs – hitting a record for highest job growth in a single year, and Wisconsin had its lowest unemployment rate in