MADISON – Governor Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget proposal makes significant investments to attract, lift up, and retain working folks in Wisconsin, the backbone of our state’s economy. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement supporting the Governor’s proposal: “Simply put, enacting a paid family and medical

This week marks the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the ACA into law and millions of Americans gained lifesaving coverage as a result. Thanks to the ACA, more than 21 million Americans have gained coverage through Medicaid expansion and

Milwaukee-Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly picked up two major endorsements this week. One is from the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police. Law enforcement is supporting Justice Kelly because they know he stands with them by standing up for the rule of law as opposed to the soft-on-crime Rule of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of 40 Democratic and Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Beijing’s destruction of Hong Kong’s democracy and rule of law and its political persecution of Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy advocates. “I am proud to stand with my Democratic

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to visit the Salvation Army of Dane County to highlight a $4 million federal investment to help build a new emergency shelter, affordable housing units, and community center for women and children experiencing

MADISON, Wis. — In a big win for Soldiers, Reserve Component Maternity Leave (RCML) is now available to Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers. RCML authorizes traditional Soldiers to be paid for 12 unit training assemblies (UTAs) post childbirth, and they may use it flexibly in the year that follows. This leave

MADISON — This week, as the country recognizes the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Gov. Tony Evers will be visiting communities and providers across the state to highlight his 2023-25 biennial budget proposals to make significant investments to increase the access to and affordability of healthcare in Wisconsin.  “From supporting

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general in calling on the leadership of Kia America (Kia) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) to take swift and comprehensive action to help remedy the crisis of car thefts that has occurred as a result of

MILWAUKEE, WI – Late last week, Circuit Court Judge Carl Ashley was appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve as the next Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s First Judicial District. Judge Ashley will begin his new role leading the Milwaukee County Circuit Court next month on April 15. County Executive David

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s election (April 4, 2023). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A federally

MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce our Trusted Elections Forum at The Ingleside Hotel on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 starting at 6:30 p.m. As distrust in elections has continued to rise, join us for a bipartisan public town hall to hear from elections

Cameron, Wis. – State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) and State Representative Chanz Green (R-Grandview) have scheduled an in-district listening session. This first-come, first-serve meeting is an opportunity to express your thoughts on issues that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The listening session will be: Monday, April

MADISON, WIS.  – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Neenah) will be holding a joint budget listening sessions on Saturday, March 25. What: Joint Budget Listening Session Who: Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, Rep. Nate Gustafson When: Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9:30A.M. Where: Keller Room, Neenah-Menasha YMCA 110 W North

MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce our Trusted Elections Forum at UW Oshkosh, The Culver Family Welcome Center on Monday, March 27, 2023 starting at 6:30 p.m. As distrust in elections has continued to rise, join us for a bipartisan public town hall

MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly’s deep ties to the extreme right have defined his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. From revelations about Kelly’s legal work for right-wing causes to the array of far-right special interest groups that have endorsed him, numerous recent reports have detailed Kelly’s extensive background as a right-wing

NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a new effort to defeat extremist Daniel Kelly in April’s state Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. The effort, backed by a $500,000 investment, includes a television ad that will air in the Madison and Milwaukee media markets. The ad, “Know,”

The Fitchburg Professional Police Officers Association (FPPOA) has endorsed City Council President Randy Udell for Mayor. “We believe Randy Udell is prepared to lead Fitchburg,” said Ryan Bigalk, FPPOA Interim President. “We sat down with both candidates and we appreciated Randy’s knowledge of public safety and his understanding of the