MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), and Tanya Atkinson of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin in a press conference on restoring reproductive rights
For nearly a year, WILL has sought public records detailing the Madison Metropolitan School District’s use of “small instructional groups” that illegally discriminate against students based on race The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has been recommended by his peers to continue serving on the House Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to intellectual property, the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) joined his Democratic colleagues to call for a referendum on reproductive health freedom in April. Days before the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic legislators are
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats will put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Senate Joint Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding five listening sessions in Wisconsin on Friday, January 20, 2023. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats today announced a new effort to put an advisory referendum on the April 2023 ballot, asking voters if Wisconsin should repeal the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban and restore the constitutional rights guaranteed for nearly 50
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill draft, LRB-1049, establishing a flat individual income tax rate. “I am excited to co-sponsor this proposal that will put more money back into the
MADISON – This week, the Senate and Assembly are poised to consider a last minute resolution, scheduled by Republican leadership for a floor vote without any public hearing or committee consideration, that would place a politically motivated advisory referendum question
WISCONSIN—January 17, 2023—Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports a proposal by Governor Evers and Democratic minority leaders Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Melissa Agard that would add a question to the advisory referendum on the April ballot about whether
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2023. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 21, 2023, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 4, 2023. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests
Change is hard. It is uncomfortable. But it is necessary for progress. As we celebrate the life and legacy of King, we must ask ourselves how much change is actually being made.
While policies rooted in racism have led to inequitable outcomes for Black people across the country, these disparities are particularly egregious in Wisconsin.
In April, 18 million people, including hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites, could lose continuous Medicaid coverage.
We found out this week that the people who run the University of Southern California think that the term “field” is racist.
Rush to change state constitution on cash bail ignores real failures.
An advisory referendum can only, as its name implies, advise. But if the legislators are interested is hearing what voters think about welfare policy, shouldn’t they also be open to taking counsel from the electorate on how to address reproductive rights issues?
Among other changes, the plan would allow developers to tear down single-family homes and replace them with duplexes, including in designated historic districts.
The situation exposes the huge problems that can result when election officials don’t know or care about the rules, the requirements, or how to carry out their statutory responsibilities.
As fentanyl continues to take its deadly toll, U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, is introducing a bill that would put the synthetic opioid’s criminal penalties on par with another killer drug that has ravaged America.
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), and Tanya Atkinson of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin in a press conference on restoring reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Every single
For nearly a year, WILL has sought public records detailing the Madison Metropolitan School District’s use of “small instructional groups” that illegally discriminate against students based on race The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit against the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) for violating public
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has been recommended by his peers to continue serving on the House Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to intellectual property, the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. Following his appointment, Congressman Fitzgerald released the
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) joined his Democratic colleagues to call for a referendum on reproductive health freedom in April. Days before the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic legislators are introducing an effort to put an advisory referendum on the
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats will put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Senate Joint Resolution 4, introduced by Senate Republicans, simply attacks low-income Wisconsinites and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding five listening sessions in Wisconsin on Friday, January 20, 2023. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss issues pending in Congress or to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats today announced a new effort to put an advisory referendum on the April 2023 ballot, asking voters if Wisconsin should repeal the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban and restore the constitutional rights guaranteed for nearly 50 years under Roe v. Wade. The announcement comes just days before
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill draft, LRB-1049, establishing a flat individual income tax rate. “I am excited to co-sponsor this proposal that will put more money back into the hands of overtaxed Wisconsinites and unleash the Wisconsin economy,” said
MADISON – This week, the Senate and Assembly are poised to consider a last minute resolution, scheduled by Republican leadership for a floor vote without any public hearing or committee consideration, that would place a politically motivated advisory referendum question about public benefits on the spring ballot. Governor Tony Evers
WISCONSIN—January 17, 2023—Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports a proposal by Governor Evers and Democratic minority leaders Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Melissa Agard that would add a question to the advisory referendum on the April ballot about whether people believe the legislature should repeal Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban.
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison has two elections scheduled in 2023. The Spring Primary will take place on Feb. 21, 2023, and the Spring Election will occur on Apr. 4, 2023. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office suggests you request your absentee ballots now if voting absentee by
Change is hard. It is uncomfortable. But it is necessary for progress. As we celebrate the life and legacy of King, we must ask ourselves how much change is actually being made.
While policies rooted in racism have led to inequitable outcomes for Black people across the country, these disparities are particularly egregious in Wisconsin.
In April, 18 million people, including hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites, could lose continuous Medicaid coverage.
We found out this week that the people who run the University of Southern California think that the term “field” is racist.
Rush to change state constitution on cash bail ignores real failures.
An advisory referendum can only, as its name implies, advise. But if the legislators are interested is hearing what voters think about welfare policy, shouldn’t they also be open to taking counsel from the electorate on how to address reproductive rights issues?
Among other changes, the plan would allow developers to tear down single-family homes and replace them with duplexes, including in designated historic districts.
The situation exposes the huge problems that can result when election officials don’t know or care about the rules, the requirements, or how to carry out their statutory responsibilities.
As fentanyl continues to take its deadly toll, U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, is introducing a bill that would put the synthetic opioid’s criminal penalties on par with another killer drug that has ravaged America.