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Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I.

ACRU’s West: Wisconsin policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

Wisconsin's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

Johnson, Blumenthal Announce Witnesses to Appear at July 11 Hearing on Proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf Agreement

On July 3, 2023, U.S. U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that the following witnesses will appear at a hearing, The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States, on July 11, 2023

Gov. Evers Enacts Legislation Providing Historic Shared Revenue Increases for Local Communities

overnor signs key portions of bipartisan compromise on shared revenue, including a 20 percent increase in support to most municipalities statewide, increasing school low revenue ceiling $1,000 per student

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe V. Wade

Gov. Tony Evers today released a video statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey and ruling the U.S. Constitution confers no right to an abortion. The decision upended the constitutional right to abortion that Wisconsinites and Americans relied upon for nearly 50 years.

Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the Wedc Board of Directors

Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Willie Smith to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Joe Kirgues from the board.

Sens. Johnson and Blumenthal Invite PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund to Testify at Hearing on Proposed Agreement

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member and chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan, and LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman to testify at a hearing of the subcommittee on July 11, 2023.

Senators Baldwin, Murray Introduce Legislation to Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund

Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would help women who lack access to abortion care in states like Wisconsin offset the cost of travel-related expenses to get the care they need

Senator Baldwin Leads Urgently Needed Bill to Protect LGBTQ+ Community from Discrimination

By The Sconi Report | Jun 23, 2023

Equality Act comes as state legislatures have introduced nearly 500 pieces of legislation that target LGBTQ+ rights

Senator Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Support Advancements in Agriculture Research and Innovation

By The Sconi Report | Jun 23, 2023

Legislation will develop seed varieties and animal breeds regionally tailored to the needs of American farmers

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #205, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fourth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth.

VIDEO: Baldwin Talks About Wisconsin Women Living Under 1849 Abortion Ban, Announces Senate Action to Restore Reproductive Freedom

Baldwin: “I refuse to let the next generation of women be left with fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers”

Rep. Gallagher votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Senators Baldwin, Murray Lead Bill to Remove Barriers to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Training

Legislation would support training for health care providers in abortion care, including those forced to travel out-of-state due to abortion restrictions

Gov. Evers Urges Republicans to Approve Investments Making Child Care More Affordable, Accessible

Governor urges support to stabilize child care industry and support Wisconsin’s workforce statewide

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Record-breaking Year for Wisconsin Tourism

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating 2022 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in 2019.

Baldwin, Capito, Blumenthal Introduce Dental Care for Our Troops Act

Bipartisan legislation would provide all Reserve and National Guard Members access to premium-free dental coverage

Senator Baldwin Launches “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour”