Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 4, 2020) – Wisconsin’s newest circuit court judges bring varied backgrounds and experience to the bench, in addition to being accomplished lawyers in a number of areas of the law. On Aug. 1, six newly elected circuit court judges took office in Chippewa, Dodge, Marinette, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. They join a number of judges appointed by Gov. Tony Evers since the beginning of the year in Dane, Kenosha, Marathon, Milwaukee, Shawano-Menominee and Washington counties. Among the group: –       A former state representative who served 10 years in the Wisconsin Legislature –       The former leader of an LGBTQ advocacy organization

Governor Evers’ has a lengthy history of saying he won’t or can’t do something, then actually issuing such orders. -In March 2020, Governor Evers said he wouldn’t need to issue a lockdown like other states, then after receiving pressure from his liberal allies he suddenly issued the Safer At Home Order until the end of April 2020. -In March 2020, Governor Evers said he didn’t have the power, nor did he think it was necessary to delay the April 7th election.  After pressure from his liberal allies, he made a sudden announcement just days before April 7th to postpone the election.  Of

MADISON, Wis. – The board of directors of the Wisconsin Technology Council voted unanimously Tuesday to endorse the “soundness of the science” behind public orders that urge the wearing of masks to tamp down the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. The board voted, 37-0, to endorse a resolution that urged support for wearing masks under “appropriate conditions” to help hasten the coming of the day when Wisconsin’s broader economy, schools and other institutions can get back to normal. The Tech Council was incorporated in 2001 to serve as the independent, bipartisan and non-profit science and technology advisory board

MILWAUKEE — Kat Klawes, Program Manager for the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. The Fellowship for Economic Recovery is an immersive executive development program that provides chamber of commerce professionals with education and tools to improve the post-COVID-19 pandemic outcomes in the communities they serve. “I’m honored to be selected to participate in ACCE’s Economic Recovery Fellowship,” said Kat Klawes, Program Manager with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber. “I

(WISCONSIN) — As Betsy DeVos held a closed door event with the Wisconsin Federalist Society, WEAC President Ron Martin, La Crosse Teachers Jesse Martinez and Tammy Gruen, and Wisconsin College Democrats Chair Cecelia McDermott called out herand Donald Trump’s inability to lead during this crisis and callous attitude toward the public education system. As local school districts and teachers are left in the dark about a plan to keep families safe, DeVos is instead focused on touting her proposal that will make it harder for college students to report sexual harassment and assault through changes to Title IX. These educators and

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin clerks are at least 900 poll workers short statewide for the August 11 Fall Partisan Primary, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.   “We know there are Wisconsinites looking for ways to serve their communities through this difficult time,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief elections official.  “If you are a state, county or municipal employee, a teacher, a student or someone who is looking for temporary work, municipal clerks need you to step up and help right now.”   Wolfe said the WEC is working closely with Wisconsin National Guard leadership on a request for soldiers and airmen

Brookfield, WI –  Imagine the Green Bay Packers playing the Chicago Bears, in Soldier Field, but the Packers were only allowed to field 8 players, while the Bears had their usual 11.  It would be difficult at best for the Packers to win, if not impossible.  But in Wisconsin politics, Fifth Congressional District candidate Tom Palzewicz and other Dems for state and national office have to deal with Republican gerrymandering to win seats. Partisan gerrymandering, orchestrated by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, have made certain that only 10% of legislative districts and no congressional districts offer

MADISON– Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement announcing endorsements from the educational organizations AFT, MTI, and WEAC for her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District: “Today I am beyond humbled and proud to share endorsements from AFT, MTI, and WEAC,” said Sargent. “Fully investing in our public education has always been a top priority for me, and I am truly honored to be endorsed by these three organizations, all who have worked tirelessly to invest in Wisconsin education, our students, and our teachers. Now more than ever, during this extremely difficult time, we need to be lifting up our

WISCONSIN—The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin State Council endorsed candidates in several key primary races, citing their support on key issues, their commitments to play leadership roles in advancing a governing agenda, and their approach to the relationship between elected officials and movement organizations. SEIU Wisconsin State Council queried candidates not only on support for $15 minimum wage and restoration of union rights like repealing Act 10 and so-called “right to work,” but also other measures to build worker power and raise wages in the 21st century economy. Candidates endorsed by the SEIU Wisconsin State Council stated their commitment

As the use of hand sanitizers has increased during the COVID 19 pandemic, so has the number of calls to poison centers related to possible toxic alcohol exposures. More hand sanitizer is being produced, either at home or in other countries, and it can contain a variety of chemicals and alcohols that can be dangerous, if not deadly. There has been a dramatic increase in hand sanitizer products, labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have actually tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the

Today, Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Voces de la Frontera Action announces our third and final round of candidate endorsements for the upcoming Wisconsin elections on August 11th. We are excited to make our second endorsement for Green Bay: Jonathon Hansen for 30th District State Senator. As an Alderman on the De Pere City Council, Hansen has worked with local grassroots organizations and members of the community to improve the quality of life in Green Bay. He firmly supports pro-immigrant and pro-worker policies, such as the expansion of BadgerCare and Medicaid to all Wisconsinites regardless of immigration status and the creation