(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement on the anniversary of the passage of Medicare and Medicaid: “On the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Trump is still continuing his relentless attacks on health care and pursuing a failed coronavirus response where he is more concerned with tweeting about bogus cures than pursuing a comprehensive testing strategy. Wisconsinites deserve a president who wants to expand Medicaid, not restrict it with onerous work requirements, and a president who works to protect Medicare, not threaten to slash its funding. Trump has mercilessly attacked these programs while using

MILWAUKEE – In a statement released Thursday, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson praised Governor Tony Evers for his emergency order requiring facemasks indoors and called upon the local health officers in Milwaukee County to commit to enforcing the mandate, “Thank you, Governor Evers, for listening to the public health experts who have been telling us that the most important thing we can do to limit the spread of Covid-19 is to wear a facemask. The governor’s emergency order empowers local public health officers to protect public health by enforcing the facemask requirement in their communities. I urge all municipal public

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement on the State Department appointment of Jim DeHart as the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region. “I am pleased to see the State Department appoint a U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region. I have pushed for a representative to be established within the department for some time. The purpose of this role is essential in coordinating the Department’s policy-making and diplomatic engagement on Arctic-related issues to advance U.S. interests in the region. We must focus on safety and security, sustainable economic growth, and cooperation among Arctic States to support and

While the COVID-19 numbers in Madison are going in the right direction again, the pandemic is out of control in much of the state. Even the Supreme Court thought that Republican leaders in the legislature would act, but they have abdicated their responsibility to protect the public from illness and death. Governor Evers is right to take decisive action on a mask order before the school year begins and I hope that the courts will support this inexpensive, common sense measure which has proven to reduce the transmission rate.

Hoy, jueves 30 de julio de 2020, Voces de la Frontera Acción anuncia nuestra segunda ronda de apoyo a los candidatos para las próximas elecciones de Wisconsin el 11 de agosto. Apoyamos firmemente a estos tres candidatos, que representan a los votantes en Milwaukee County y en Green Bay. Por eso creemos que ustedes también deberían hacerlo: En Milwaukee County estamos encantados de anunciar nuestro apoyo a Jacob Malinowski, representando a Greendale, Greenfield y Franklin como representante estatal del 82º distrito. Malinowski es joven, enérgico y totalmente comprometido con la defensa de los derechos laborales y de los inmigrantes en

MILWAUKEE — Mary Minson, senior assistant dean of advising in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, is the recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. Minson consistently demonstrates great faith, generosity and care for others in both her personal and professional life. Inspired by advice from her mother to “treat everyone with kindness and respect,” Minson’s outlook naturally leads to a passion for diversity and inclusion — which comes as a great benefit to the Marquette community. For more than 35 years, Minson has served at Marquette in various capacities, making a difference along the

The Commission needs to discuss and approve guidance to clerks regarding masks/face coverings in light of Governor Evers mask order issued earlier today. It was too late to amend the agenda, so we are calling a second meeting at 6 p.m. to follow immediately the meeting originally noticed for 4 p.m. Information on mask requirements and elections is available here: https://elections.wi.gov/node/6981.  This guidance was issued just prior to the Governor’s order this afternoon. Information to attend both meetings by Zoom is available on the WEC website: https://elections.wi.gov/node/6970

WISCONSIN — Today, following Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would pass a statewide ordinance to require masks in public, healthcare workers applauded the move as a critical step to slowing down the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives. Healthcare workers and members of SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin issued the following statements:  “Since this pandemic began, healthcare workers have been organizing and pushing for elected leaders to do their part to stand with us on the front lines. We thank Governor Evers for hearing the call of healthcare workers and joining with us to pass common sense solutions.  This mask ordinance shows that

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Evers announced a statewide mask mandate aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 following a recent rise in cases and hospitalizations statewide. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I applaud Governor Evers decision to implement a statewide mask mandate. This pandemic does not know municipal lines or county lines. It is important that we have a statewide, cohesive approach to stopping the spread of COVID-19. 31 states and the District of Columbia have issued some form of mask mandate as new infections surge across the country, and it’s time we joined them. According to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report identifying 134 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 40,000 school-age children that have no high-performing school options within ten miles. The report, Without A Choice: Wisconsin’s High-performing School Deserts, sheds light on the rural regions of Wisconsin where students lack access to high-performing schools. The Study: Wisconsin’s education reform and school choice debate often focuses on our urban areas. Despite the number of low-performing schools in Wisconsin’s cities, it is the rural regions where students lack ready access to nearby high-performing schools of any kind. Without A Choice: Wisconsin’s High-performing School