MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgWe are tired of the relentless political tantrums, ultimatums, and threats of retribution by legislative Republicans, most especially Speaker Robin Vos, his negotiation-by-bullying tactics, and general disdain for public education at every level, says Gov. Evers.

Deal would exchange diversity for employee pay raises and funding for the Engineering Building project.

MILWAUKEE - We debrief a new judicial ruling this week finding abortion legal again in Wisconsin. To the surprise of few, Wisconsin GOP Legislative leaders propose another scheme to abolish the Wisconsin Elections Commission, giving election administration oversight to Republican Legislative leaders hellbent on power and total control in the name of financial elites. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin fake electors acknowledged their actions were unlawful and were used in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. We discuss the importance of membership in Citizen Action, as we are preparing to win in 2024 by talking directly to voters all over the state.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays.

Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here.

Fanning the flames of intolerance can lead to attacks on Muslims, Arabs, Sikhs, and others. As Americans, we must reject Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and hate in all its forms, says President.

We must stand up to the Republicans continued hateful and harmful rhetoric that trans kids should not receive life-saving medical care, says Senator.

MADISON – Thursday, a lawsuit was filed challenging 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, which significantly curtailed the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-kathy-evers-s460.pngMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health during the holiday season.

MADISON – Today, the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Children and Families will hold a public hearing on SB597 and SB598 which would require public and school libraries to notify parents within 24 hours anytime their children under the age of 16 check out materials. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement on these bills: