Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir released the following statement upon receiving the endorsement from the Wisconsin Family Action PAC. “As a nurse who believes— without exception — that unborn babies
Contact: Mary McCarthy, 414-344-1733, info@fairelectionsproject.org Campaign designed to build support for nonpartisan, independent map-drawing process MADISON – Play Fair Wisconsin, a new campaign to draw attention to partisan gerrymandering, launched two videos today targeted to a statewide audience via social media. The advertisements are
Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 715.972.3262 EAU CLAIRE – Dana Wachs called out Gov. Scott Walker for refusing to allow voters to elect legislators for two seats made vacant when the De Pere and Lodi area elected officials quit their jobs
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today voted to provide the military with the funds it needs to defend our nation. The 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act addresses the current needs of armed
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Ryan calls for “cleanse” of FBI and release of a classified memo that the DOJ labels “extraordinarily reckless” MADISON — Today, Speaker Paul Ryan joined the chorus of House Republicans seeking to force the release of a partisan
CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder testifies in favor of his recently introduced bill MADISON… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) and members of the Wausau Metro Strong organization testified before the Assembly Committee on Family Law. The committee
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced that internationally renowned social scientist, scholar, and welfare reform activist, Frances Fox Piven, will accompany her to President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union address. “This year, I am honored to bring Frances
For more info: 608-255-7343 douglafollette.com Today I announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State in this year’s elections. I have had the honor to serve the good people of our great state for many
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Wausau and Menomonie today to discuss his proposed Child Tax Credit Rebate with families from around Wisconsin. During his 2018 State of the State address, Governor Walker introduced
If you are reporting on Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address, here are some numbers to keep in mind regarding where Baldwin has been over the last year: 1,409,467: Wisconsin Trump voters 95.5%:
Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — In an act of utter blatant disregard for her duty as an elected official, Sen. Tammy Baldwin refused to vote on a bill on Monday that would protect unborn children from feeling pain. Minutes after the vote,
Today at a press conference with Republican leaders, Speaker Ryan discussed the Senate Democrats’ ongoing refusal to pass legislation to fund our military: “As was mentioned, the House is going to vote on—again—a very important piece of legislation. This is
Today, the House will vote on H.R. 695, legislation to fully fund our military so our troops are well-equipped on the battlefield. The only thing standing in the way of getting our military the resources it needs is Senate Democrats.
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Gov. Walker Discusses Health Care Stability Plan, Opioid Crisis at Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker attended the Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018 in Madison today to highlight his
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — In an email obtained by One Wisconsin Now, a Republican State Representative is inviting his colleagues to join him at a meeting in the State Capitol sponsored by an organization
CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin 414-272-4032 x 217 media@aclu-wi.org La Crosse, WI – The City of La Crosse has rescinded an order for a resident to remove a yard sign promoting the impeachment of the President and plans to amend
CONTACT: Bill Arnold (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov At approximately 2 a.m. last Friday (January 26) police arrested Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown after a struggle outside the Walgreens near S. 27th (Layton Blvd.) and W. National Ave. Milwaukee Police were ticketing Mr. Brown’s
CONTACT: Contact: Matt Adamczyk (262) 278-0585 WAUWATOSA… Matt Adamczyk announced his candidacy today for Wisconsin’s 14th State Assembly District. The district includes portions of the Cities of Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Milwaukee. Adamczyk was elected as the 35th Wisconsin State Treasurer in
Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir released the following statement upon receiving the endorsement from the Wisconsin Family Action PAC. “As a nurse who believes— without exception — that unborn babies should not be murdered, I am thankful for the support
Contact: Mary McCarthy, 414-344-1733, info@fairelectionsproject.org Campaign designed to build support for nonpartisan, independent map-drawing process MADISON – Play Fair Wisconsin, a new campaign to draw attention to partisan gerrymandering, launched two videos today targeted to a statewide audience via social media. The advertisements are backed by a significant investment in digital spending. A new websitewas
Contact: Olivia Hwang, olivia@danawachs.com, 715.972.3262 EAU CLAIRE – Dana Wachs called out Gov. Scott Walker for refusing to allow voters to elect legislators for two seats made vacant when the De Pere and Lodi area elected officials quit their jobs to take cushy government appointments in the Walker administration: “Scott
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today voted to provide the military with the funds it needs to defend our nation. The 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act addresses the current needs of armed forces by: · Providing $659.2B in full-year funding for the
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Ryan calls for “cleanse” of FBI and release of a classified memo that the DOJ labels “extraordinarily reckless” MADISON — Today, Speaker Paul Ryan joined the chorus of House Republicans seeking to force the release of a partisan memo over the objections of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder testifies in favor of his recently introduced bill MADISON… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) and members of the Wausau Metro Strong organization testified before the Assembly Committee on Family Law. The committee held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 825, commonly referred
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced that internationally renowned social scientist, scholar, and welfare reform activist, Frances Fox Piven, will accompany her to President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union address. “This year, I am honored to bring Frances Fox Piven as my guest to the State of the
For more info: 608-255-7343 douglafollette.com Today I announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Wisconsin’s Secretary of State in this year’s elections. I have had the honor to serve the good people of our great state for many years. Together we have accomplished a great deal but there
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Wausau and Menomonie today to discuss his proposed Child Tax Credit Rebate with families from around Wisconsin. During his 2018 State of the State address, Governor Walker introduced his plan that would provide $100 for every child living
If you are reporting on Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address, here are some numbers to keep in mind regarding where Baldwin has been over the last year: 1,409,467: Wisconsin Trump voters 95.5%: Baldwin’s record of voting with Barack Obama 21.3%: Baldwin’s record
Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — In an act of utter blatant disregard for her duty as an elected official, Sen. Tammy Baldwin refused to vote on a bill on Monday that would protect unborn children from feeling pain. Minutes after the vote, she reappeared on the Senate floor to cast a vote
Today at a press conference with Republican leaders, Speaker Ryan discussed the Senate Democrats’ ongoing refusal to pass legislation to fund our military: “As was mentioned, the House is going to vote on—again—a very important piece of legislation. This is the Department of Defense funding that equips our service members
Today, the House will vote on H.R. 695, legislation to fully fund our military so our troops are well-equipped on the battlefield. The only thing standing in the way of getting our military the resources it needs is Senate Democrats. Twice last year, the House has passed similar appropriation bills
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Gov. Walker Discusses Health Care Stability Plan, Opioid Crisis at Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker attended the Wisconsin Medical Society’s Doctor Day 2018 in Madison today to highlight his Health Care Stability Plan to lower individual health care premium
CONTACT: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — In an email obtained by One Wisconsin Now, a Republican State Representative is inviting his colleagues to join him at a meeting in the State Capitol sponsored by an organization that believes elected officials should defy federal courts to ban
CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin 414-272-4032 x 217 media@aclu-wi.org La Crosse, WI – The City of La Crosse has rescinded an order for a resident to remove a yard sign promoting the impeachment of the President and plans to amend its ordinance regarding political signs after it was put on
CONTACT: Bill Arnold (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov At approximately 2 a.m. last Friday (January 26) police arrested Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown after a struggle outside the Walgreens near S. 27th (Layton Blvd.) and W. National Ave. Milwaukee Police were ticketing Mr. Brown’s vehicle, which was reportedly parked across two handicap parking spots
CONTACT: Contact: Matt Adamczyk (262) 278-0585 WAUWATOSA… Matt Adamczyk announced his candidacy today for Wisconsin’s 14th State Assembly District. The district includes portions of the Cities of Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Milwaukee. Adamczyk was elected as the 35th Wisconsin State Treasurer in 2014 with over one million votes and has supported the