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MADISON – Today, Republican leadership bypassed a vote on repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban by gaveling out a special session called by Governor Evers without taking any action. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The people of

MADISON — Following Republican refusal to even discuss repealing an 1849 law criminalizing abortion—even in cases of rape and incest—Representative Sara Rodriguez (DBrookfield) issued the following statement:   “As a nurse and as someone who volunteered with Planned Parenthood while

DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ Apprenticeship and Training Fund has hired Saul Castillo as their new Director of Outreach and Equity.  In this role, Mr. Castillo will work to create structured programs and pathways to the Construction Craft Laborer registered

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the Special Session to Protect Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access: “Republicans once again failed to show up for work today during the Special Session, ignoring the wishes of a majority

MADISON- Today at noon, the Wisconsin Legislature was due to meet in a special session on the order of Governor Tony Evers to discuss legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. At the time of this release, the majority

Milwaukee – Today, the Marquette University Law School released a new poll showing the Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate is still in a statistical dead heat. Since last fall, Alex Lasry has continued to gain in the polls, positioning the election

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin finds close races shaping up in both Republican and Democratic gubernatorial and U.S. Senate primaries in August, as well as in the November U.S. Senate race. The poll also

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican-led State Senate gaveled in and out of the special session called by Governor Evers to repeal the pre-Civil War law criminalizing almost all abortion procedures in Wisconsin. In other words, it took Republicans only 15 seconds to choose to

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Alder Syed Abbas, and Alder Tag Evers were joined by community leaders from 350 Wisconsin, Elevate Energy, and others to announce plans to develop a new Building Energy Savings program. The program aims to help commercial building

As you digest today’s Marquette poll, here are a few thoughts from me: It’s official: Mandela Barnes has the best chance of anyone in this Senate primary to defeat Ron Johnson.  In a general election match up, Mandela beats Ron Johnson

Madison, WI – Today, the Republican-controlled Senate quickly gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ special session to protect reproductive health care. After the session, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement:  “No matter how the question has

As Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson defends his role in the fake elector scheme to block Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and throw the election to Trump, we’re revisiting Johnson’s actions in the days leading up to Jan. 6. Timeline—Ron Johnson

[Madison, WI] — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ call for a Special Legislative Session to address Wisconsin abortion law. “The United States Supreme Court has yet to issue their opinion, yet the Governor called

MADISON, Wis. — Today, our state’s elected Republicans had an opportunity to put Wisconsin families first and act on Governor Tony Evers’ call to protect what a majority of constituents support – our right to abortion care and the freedom to

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for May 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the National Scenic Trails Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that will increase funding access and improve maintenance for three National Scenic Trails, including two in Wisconsin. The three trails, which are already part of the National

Addressing a need for skilled workers in the forestry industry, the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will receive a state grant of up to $8 million. This Workforce Innovation Grant will support education and create a pipeline

RACINE, WIS—The campaign for Will Martin for Lt. Governor has released the below radio ad now running in Southeastern Wisconsin. The campaign will run now through August 9th, 2022 with a five-digit investment into the campaign. To support our advertising

MADISON, Wis. – Today’s special session called by Governor Evers seeks to repeal the extreme 1849 law that bans abortion in almost all cases. Sadly without even considering the impacts an abortion ban has on health and pregnancy care, Senate Majority Leader Devin

Appleton, WI – Populist U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson released the “Full Nelson” anthem today, saying “We’re going Full Nelson!” The jingle, written specifically for the campaign by Chris Barron and performed with his Spin Doctors band, states that Nelson,