By Karen Stokes This past week, WisDems participated in a national “Defend Choice” week of action, a national campaign from Democrats working to mobilize voters after the fall of federal abortion protections. WisDems hosted two press events: a campaign event with Gov. Evers in Madison and a protest outside of Sen. Ron Johnson’s office in […]
Governor Tony Evers is Doing the Right Thing for Small Businesses
By AJ Dixon Owner of Lazy Susan Milwaukee These past two years have taken a toll on businesses around the country, as we’ve had to adapt to one crisis after another. More often than not, it can feel like small businesses and working people have been left behind. But in Wisconsin, we’re bucking the trend, […]
Protecting Voting Rights
By Gov. Tony Evers The right to vote is one of our most basic and fundamental rights – and although we’ve made decades of progress, it’s more important than ever that we work to protect it. Here in Wisconsin, restricting access to voting has been a top priority of the Republican-led legislature and Republican candidates […]
Get Kids Ahead
By Rachel Schlueter Early Childhood Educator As an educator, I know that students can’t reach their full potential if they don’t have the strong support system they need in and out of the classroom. We all know how tough the past few years have been, especially for our students who missed out on big milestones, […]
Juneteenth Flag Proudly Flown at State Capitol
By Governor Tony Evers In 2020, I proudly ordered the Juneteenth flag be flown at the State Capitol for the first time in state history, to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to declare the end of slavery, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted. It is […]
Governor Evers is Investing in Milwaukee
By State Representative Dora Drake Milwaukee is a city of champions, smarts, creativity, grit, and Midwest hospitality. But we also have lead pipes, potholes, reckless driving, and the list goes on. Many of you wonder when we are getting our piece of the pie? In our city, we know that safe and reliable infrastructure is […]
State of Wisconsin Invests $5 Million to Support Transformational Development Project in Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Funds will support renovation of vacant building into comprehensive community center inclusive of space for nonprofit health and wellness service providers, and access to nutritious food and workforce training opportunities By Milwaukee Courier Staff On May 11, Governor Tony Evers joined local leaders on Milwaukee’s Near West Side to announce that he intends to invest […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
By Gov. Tony Evers The month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and here in Wisconsin, we know that to build a bright and strong future for our state, we must expand mental health programs and ensure every Wisconsinite has access to the care and support they need. For far too long, mental health […]
Gov. Tony Evers Is Setting A Positive Example
By Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Every Wisconsinite deserves to be safe in their community. Violence is in our communities is a crisis that needs our attention and action, and like any public health issue, it starts with prevention. We have to focus on the root causes and invest in interventions and community-based solutions, and […]
Small Businesses and Family Farms are the Backbone of Wisconsin’s Economy.
By Gov. Tony Evers After the pandemic hit, I knew we had to do the right thing and help small businesses maintain their workforce, prevent layoffs and create new jobs. That’s why I launched small business grant programs and directed almost a billion dollars in grants and economic relief to tens of thousands of small […]
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