MADISON, Wis. — The state special interest lobby for wealthy corporations, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), is touting their endorsement of right wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch in a new campaign ad. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch noted that in addition to Kleefisch, the WMC supports

MADISON, Wis. – Facing lackluster poll numbers, threats of even more primary opponents, and attacks from all sides, Rebecca Kleefisch threw a hail mary — and made one last pitch to Donald Trump for an endorsement. Wisconsin Right Now reports that the same week that Trump again called for decertification

Madison, WI (March 7, 2022) — Data released in recent months show the achievement gaps in Wisconsin are as broad as ever. In an effort to close those gaps, the state is continuing funding a PreK learning program in 6 districts where the gaps are greatest. The program, Waterford Upstart

MADISON – Late last night, Sen. Ron Johnson voted against bipartisan legislation that would fund the government, send critical aid to Ukraine, bring $187 million in federal funding directly to Wisconsin community projects, increase funding for schools, child care, pre-K, Head Start, and Pell Grants, and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. With the ongoing conflict in

MADISON, Wis. —Today marks the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan being signed into law by President Joe Biden. The landmark legislation put money in the pockets of hard working Wisconsinites by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit, lowering health insurance costs, making COVID vaccines free and accessible,

MADISON, Wis. – For the past year, Democrats’ American Rescue Plan has been delivering much-needed pandemic relief to fund schools, businesses, and local governments in every district across the state. These funds, provided by President Biden and Democrats in Congress, have been credited with “saving” communities from this pandemic. Thanks

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands

Kenosha, WI – 2021CV000893 In June and July of 2021, Kenosha County Eye Editor Kevin Mathewson made two public records requests to the Kenosha County DA’s office. Mathewson requested the disciplinary files of two employees of the office, Assistant District Attorney Emily Trigg, (ADA Kraus’s wife) and Victim/Witness Advocate Rhonda

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with the passage of the omnibus legislation, which U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for. Since the Violence Against Women Act’s enactment in 1994, Baldwin has voted for every reauthorization as a member of Congress in 2000, 2005, 2013, and

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has endorsed Judge Lori Kornblum in her campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 2. “At a time when our most fundamental freedoms are being challenged, we need to keep Judge Lori Kornblum serving Wisconsinites on the Court of Appeals,” Attorney General Kaul said.

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it is requesting public comment on key areas of interest related to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, which aims to deepen economic relations in the region. On October 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States

Serving the people of the 37th Assembly District has been an honor. As a state representative, my greatest joy has come from meeting the hard-working men and women who call our area home. Unfortunately, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has chosen to implement Governor Evers’ partisan maps. These maps, which were

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrates the final passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriation legislation. This $1.5 trillion piece of legislation will fund the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year and is expected to be signed by

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Abbotsford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water systems. These projects include the rehabilitation to water wells, the construction of new wells and

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, and the much- needed relief it has provided working families across Wisconsin. Brita Olsen, state director of Family Friendly Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Representative Kristina Shelton joined over 120 state and local elected officials in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. Rep. Shelton represents Wisconsin’s 90th Assembly District, containing most of the city of Green Bay. Rep. Shelton released the following statement: “Mandela understands the history

RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program will support the development of the new Racine Community Health Center to expand healthcare access in the Racine community for low-income families, underinsured or uninsured individuals, and historically underserved communities. “I am excited

“Expanding access to mental health services will protect the health and wellbeing of our children, many of whom need this care right now. The pandemic created trying times for everyone, and children certainly felt the stress of it all. 75% percent of kids between the ages of 3-17 have been

MADISON, Wis.—While many Americans are celebrating the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, there are millions of Americans with compromised immune systems for whom the pandemic is far from over. “There’s no question we are all experiencing pandemic fatigue, but we cannot forget about some of the most vulnerable people among us,”