Republicans dismiss Evers’ special session on childcare

Republicans dismiss Evers’ special session on childcare

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Republicans spent around 38 seconds in a special session today to take up a slate of childcare and workforce development bills. That special session was called by Governor Tony Evers earlier this year after Republicans stripped his...
Get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day

Get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day

(Civic Media) – Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and elections clerks in Wisconsin are reminding people to get registered to vote if they haven’t already done so. First, if you’ve updated your name or changed your address, and you’ve...
State reviewing Milwaukee business’ suspicious use of COVID relief funds

State reviewing Milwaukee business’ suspicious use of COVID relief funds

Story highlights Milwaukee businesswoman Cynthia Brown was awarded $3 million under the American Rescue Plan Act, but the Department of Administration flagged nearly $900,000 in suspicious spending, including tens of thousands paid to family members. The suspicious...
Republicans announce funding bill to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

Republicans announce funding bill to keep Brewers in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Civic Media) – Republican lawmakers have released their plan to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin.  Under the bill, the state would contribute $400 million throughout the life of the lease, Milwaukee County would contribute $200...
Planned Parenthood Wisconsin to resume providing abortions

Planned Parenthood Wisconsin to resume providing abortions

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced today that they will resume offering abortions starting Monday. Patients can make appointments immediately for their clinics in Madison and Milwaukee. Abortion services ended in Wisconsin...