DE PERE — Dr. Kristin Lyerly has secured the endorsement of a physician-led political action committee recognizing that her role in the medical community makes her uniquely positioned to heal America’s healthcare system and be a driving force for the best care for patients. Doctors in Politics endorses Dr. Lyerly, a Wisconsin native and practicing OB/GYN, in her flourishing campaign for the 88th Assembly District. Dr. Lyerly’s advocacy for high-quality patient-centered healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all is among the many platform issues that distinguish her from third-term incumbent John Macco. “I am honored that this esteemed group

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its third wave of endorsements for candidates running for office in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Our endorsed candidates share our values: clean water, clean air, accessible public lands, an equitable, safe democracy, and the pursuit of clean energy,” said Executive Director Kerry Schumann. “We’re proud to endorse this most recent slate of candidates who will fight for a brighter, cleaner, more equitable Wisconsin.” The Wisconsin Conservation Voters Board vets candidates through a questionnaire, a personal interview, and research on each prospective candidate and their campaigns. Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses the following

Madison – The Wisconsin Chapter of the Sierra Club today announced its endorsements to date for Congress and the State Legislature in the November 3, 2020 elections.  These endorsements are in addition to the recently announced endorsements of Joe Biden for President and Kamala Harris for Vice President. “The Sierra Club is proud to announce these endorsements,” said Elizabeth Ward, Wisconsin Chapter Director.  “These candidates are committed to protecting Wisconsin families’ health, air and water and to building a clean energy economy that works for Wisconsin.” The Wisconsin Chapter has endorsed candidates in all 8 Congressional Districts.  They are in

Today, The Capital Times highlighted how Senator Kamala Harris’ historic nomination for Vice President — as the first Black and AAPI woman to be chosen as a running mate for a major-party ticket — has inspired women of color across Wisconsin. The Capital Times: ‘My voice will not be forgotten’: Black women celebrate Kamala Harris’ historic moment For state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, Kamala Harris’ historic acceptance of her party’s vice presidential candidate slot Wednesday night brought with it the chance for the Madison Democrat to see herself “at a place that I’ve never been able to see me before.” Stubbs isn’t

[Madison, WI] – Following the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to bar Kanye West from the ballot, Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Jefferson released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats successfully fought to deny ballot access to an African American because he was seconds late with his paperwork, but they want to override Wisconsin law by delaying the deadline to accept absentee ballots because six weeks of ballot harvesting may not be enough for them to win. Let that sink in. “The left wants to clear any liberal competition for Democrats, while ensuring a Libertarian is on the

MILWAUKEE—Below are Senator Elizabeth Warren’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Elizabeth Warren United States Senator from Massachusetts Democratic National Convention Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Tonight we’ve heard from the people who make America work, people who put their lives on the line to keep our country going, and since COVID-19 hit, they’ve taken one gut punch after another. And what has the COVID fallout done to our babies? I’m here at the Early Childhood Education Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, which has been closed for months.

MILWAUKEE—Below are Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House of Representatives Democratic National Convention Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good evening. As Speaker of the House, it is my honor to bring you the greetings of the Democrats of the House—the most diverse majority in history: more than 60 percent women, people of color, and LGBTQ. This month, as America marks the centennial of women finally winning the right to vote, we do so

Department to expand housing capacity by 35% and add female housing MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) to continue to operate and expand Wisconsin’s successful Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), which provides temporary housing, training, and supportive services to military Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in order to help them obtain permanent housing. For more than 25 years, VHRP – through its community partnerships and extensive referral network – has helped homeless veterans in Wisconsin receive the job training,