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2022 Republican U.S. Senate candidates are getting what they’ve repeatedly asked for, with Politico reporting on a draft opinion suggesting that the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees have voted to strike down Roe v. Wade and advance Republicans’ agenda to roll back abortion rights

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) is joining with other organizations to celebrate Municipal Clerks Week, May 1-7, 2022.  The 53rd Annual Municipal Clerks Week is celebrated throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries and recognizes the essential

MADISON, WI – Last night, Politico broke a news story that the U.S. Supreme Court had voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The story linked to a draft opinion ostensibly written by Justice Alito and leaked by an unnamed source. The headline reads, “Supreme Court

An online version of this release is available here. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for district attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage, and Rusk Counties, respectively. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a new resource for Wisconsin teens entering the workforce – the Welcome to the Workforce video library. The Welcome to the Workforce videos feature teens discussing topics ranging from youth

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the 2022-2023 fishing season will open on Saturday, May 7. All regulations and license requirements apply. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and

MADISON — Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Health Institute. Osorio, professor of pathobiological sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has decades of international

MADISON — In response to reports that the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement: “It has never been more clear why we need to abolish the filibuster and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is anticipating construction to begin in 2023 for a new bike trail connecting Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton to Fish Camp County Park in McFarland. Dane

Buckling up is one of the most important things every driver and passenger can do to stay safe in a crash. Former Packers star Donald Driver is once again teaming up with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to raise awareness

MADISON, Wis. — Following the publication of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “Let me make sure one thing is clear: right now, Roe v. Wade is

WISCONSIN – Last night, after obtaining a leaked draft opinion, Politico reported that the Supreme Court appears to have enough votes to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. While abortion remains legal today, the decision threatens to open the

Wisconsin – In response to media reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) reminded people that: Abortion is still legal in Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s doors are open. This

The United States Supreme Court has now confirmed that the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade is genuine. Roe ensures a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. It also, at its root, protects the fundamental right to privacy. What

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James G. Pouros’ resignation, effective June 3, 2022. Hetzel will complete

We do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court. With that critical caveat, I want to be clear on three points about the cases before the Supreme Court. First, my

A recently released survey seeks feedback from residents of Lincoln and Marathon Counties on their perceptions and attitudes toward diversity, inclusion and community welcomeness. The Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity, Inclusion and Community Welcomeness Study will accept responses from Lincoln

Madison, WI — Last night, Politico released a leaked draft opinion that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) intends to strike down Roe v. Wade in a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

Appleton, WI – U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson this morning responded to the leaked decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade: “Reproductive choice and women’s rights are on the ballot this Fall. I will beat Ron