MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) released the following statement regarding today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court decision limiting Governor Tony Evers’ partial veto authority. This decision comes the day after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to uphold the lame-duck laws passed by Republicans in 2018. “Like a majority of Wisconsinites, we are getting sick and tired of Republicans shirking their responsibilities to serve the public, and instead, find ways to consolidate power using the Supreme Court. Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another clear example of Republicans being more interested in power than the good of the public. Since 2018

[Madison, WI] – The Republican Party of Wisconsin will host its annual state convention tomorrow in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, marking the party’s commitment to ‘Leading the Way to Victory’ in November. Leaders from the “Women for Trump” will speak at convention on behalf of President Trump’s campaign. Additional speakers include Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Rep. Glenn Grothman, Rep. Mike Gallagher, Rep. Bryan Steil and newly elected Rep. Tom Tiffany. Yuri Maltsev, a professor of economics at Carthage College, will speak at convention and address the dangers that socialism poses to the United States. The convention will also include two

As Wisconsin passes the 100-day milestone since the issuance of the Safer at Home order, AmeriCorps members continue providing crucial assistance to those impacted by COVID-19 and the closure of schools and other community resources. This includes over 6,500 hours by Dane County AmeriCorps members serving with seven programs during the pandemic. They are providing virtual assistance to students completing coursework at home, packing and distributing meals at food banks and school meal programs, assisting with contact tracing and patient follow-up calls, assembling and distributing face masks, creating virtual content on community resources, answering COVID-19 hotline calls, assisting various community

La Crosse, WI—Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced his support for bipartisan legislation that would designate July 10 as Journeyman Lineworker Recognition Day in honor of the essential electrical workers who keep our communities running. Journeyman lineworkers are too often a forgotten part of our infrastructure, and risk perilous heights and energized electrical lines to ensure reliable access to electricity. These brave essential workers show up every day to keep our communities safe, including during major national and regional disasters. “I want to thank and recognize journeyman lineworkers for their valuable work, especially during these difficult times,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “These workers put

MADISON – Children and teens may need extra support from caregivers as they react to and work through the unique changes and challenges of life during an outbreak. This is especially true as COVID-19 cases across the country and communities create, implement and adjust restrictions. “Teens may react to changes in a variety of ways. It is important for parents to support their child’s emotions without judgement,” says Amy Stockhausen, a UW Health pediatrician, adolescent medicine expert and professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. “Parents can use this as an opportunity to help their

Milwaukee, WI (July 9, 2020): The report of the court-ordered monitor at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake was filed today, in accordance with the settlement agreement from the 2017 lawsuit brought on behalf of the youth in those facilities by Juvenile Law Center, ACLU of Wisconsin and Quarles & Brady. The report shows historically low population following implementation of Covid 19 precautions, advocates see this as proof that youth incarceration is not a necessary part of public health and safety. “The report filed today underscores the point that incarcerating youth has not been about health and safety – ever.  It’s

MADISON – Parasitic filarial nematodes infect hundreds of millions of people, causing diseases such as river blindness and lymphatic filariasis, which can lead to elephantiasis, a severe swelling of the limbs. Mosquitoes spread the parasitic worms, which engage in sophisticated migrations within their insect and mammal hosts. One worm, Brugia malayi, starts in the mosquito’s gut, migrates to its flight muscles, then to its mouth. In its human host, the worm travels between the lymphatic system and the blood. Researchers have little idea how the nematodes achieve these nomadic lifestyles that are crucial for their survival. In new research, University

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced today that Jeffery Roman will assume the role of Executive Director of the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) effective July 13, 2020. Roman’s appointment, pending confirmation by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, will enable the County to play a larger part in advancing health and racial equity throughout the region. “In the face of COVID-19 and racial unrest that has reached a boiling point, the County is ready to step up and build up our region as a place where all residents can thrive,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

GREEN BAY – Today, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its endorsement of Kristina Shelton in a contested primary in Green Bay’s 90th Assembly District. Shelton is running against incumbent Staush Gruszynski, who faced serious and substantiated allegations of sexual harassment last year, resulting in his removal from the Assembly Democratic Caucus. The primary election is August 11th.   Statement from Koby Schellenger, Regional Director of PPAWI:   “PPAWI is proud to endorse Kristina Shelton for State Assembly in Green Bay. Throughout her career, Kristina has been an advocate for justice and healthy communities–from fair treatment at work to clean water. She

MADSION — Staff at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School have made the best of a challenging situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest report filed this week by the court-appointed monitor for the schools. “Agency and facility leadership are to be commended for their commitment to maintaining operational activities as best possible during the Covid-19 response and remaining focused on reducing room confinement as best possible,” the Monitor noted in the conclusion of her latest report. The Monitor’s latest visit to observe the schools took place May 15. Due to the pandemic, onsite time

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Nathan Weise, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, is the recipient of a 2020 Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. The Way Klingler Young Scholar Award supports promising young scholars in critical stages of their careers. The award is intended to fund $2,000 in operating costs and to cover a portion of salary to afford the recipient a one-semester release from teaching. Weise’s semester-long research plans involve developing a highly competitive National Science Foundation Career Award proposal, a medium voltage lab facility, basic research findings for all-electric air crafts and

“Thanks to Governor Evers the people will have input into the creation of non-partisan district maps for the first time in our history. “The criticism from Republicans is not surprising given their fierce opposition to any effort to take away their ability to draw maps that will help them keep their hold on power despite the overwhelming support from the pubic for drawing fair maps that result in competitive and fair elections.  The ability of Republicans to rig the maps is the only way they can overcome an electorate that is moving away from them and their politics of dividing