“From his very first campaign speech, Donald Trump has made it clear that he believes racists are an important part of his electoral coalition. Over the last five years, he’s continued to incite hate and division through his words and actions, so it comes as no surprise that a convention focused on worshipping Trump reflects the racist tropes he tweets every day,” said Kyle Morse, an American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson. “This latest revelation only further underscores just how extreme Donald Trump’s GOP has become.”

Madison – On Monday, August 24th, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) joined First Lady Melania Trump and a small group of dignitaries to celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment depicted in original art by young ladies from across the nation.  Priscilla Wilbanks, an elementary-aged homeschool student from the 38th Assembly District, represented Wisconsin with her artwork. Her drawing depicted 3 women suffragettes campaigning for the right to vote.  “The event was a remarkable honor for both myself and young Priscilla to attend. It was a delight getting to know her family a bit. I was impressed that a young

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI), and every member of the Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, released a comprehensive report on the climate crisis titled “The Case for Climate Action: Building a Clean Economy for the American People.”  The new report – which comes after dozens of hearings, meetings, and input from experts, labor unions, agricultural stakeholders, mayors, environmental justice leaders, and native communities, among others – details how bold climate action from Congress can create millions of new jobs, grow the

(Madison, WI) – Trauma survivor and advocate Adrianne Melby today drew further public attention to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ ongoing failure to act on behalf of Wisconsin’s 1.7 million trauma survivors, who comprise nearly a third of the state’s population. Melby, who resides in Vos’ Assembly District, is the founder of Patched, a new network and public voice for trauma survivors. For weeks Vos has avoided taking a public stand against Governor Evers’ mask mandate. Despite overtures on the part of Sen. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Vos has similarly refused to work with the State Senate to overturn the governor’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is beginning a public input process to determine what issues it will work on over the next three years to protect water quality in lakes, streams and rivers. This process is called the Triennial Standards Review and is required by the Clean Water Act. Topics that will be evaluated in the 2021-2023 review include policies, rules and guidance related to designated uses, water quality criteria, antidegradation and variances. This review helps the DNR focus efforts to best protect the health of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and streams. The review consists of several steps. First,

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of three Wisconsin residents and taxpayers, filed a lawsuit in Polk County Circuit Court against Governor Tony Evers for violating state law by declaring a second public health emergency on July 30. State law forbids a governor from unilaterally extending a public health emergency beyond 60 days or skirting the law by declaring multiple 60-day emergencies for the same crisis. WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg said, “This lawsuit is not about whether masks are good or bad, or whether Wisconsin ought to do more, or less, to address COVID-19. It

MADISON, Wis. – Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s fields and marshes on Sept. 1  when the mourning dove, early teal and early Canada goose seasons open. To view a full list of waterfowl hunting seasons, consult the 2020 Wisconsin Hunting Regulations. Mourning Dove In 2020, the mourning dove hunting season will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 29. This season structure is identical to 2019. The daily bag limit is 15 doves and possession limits for doves are three times the daily bag limit. A small game license is required to hunt mourning dove. Dove hunters are encouraged to check out the Fields

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Today Kathy Hinkfuss proudly announced that she has been endorsed by a number of local and state labor unions. These unions include the Green Bay Area Professional Fire Fighters – IAFF Local 141, NorthEast Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council, Wisconsin AFL-CIO, The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin State Council, the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 400 and IBEW – Local 158. “I am so grateful for the endorsements that I received from these labor unions that represent so many people in our area,” Hinkfuss said. “In the Wisconsin State Assembly, I will work as hard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2020 Contact: (608) 220-7478 Seasoned Capitol Budget Expert James Fenley Named VP of Government Relations Madison, WI – SJL Government Affairs and Communications announces James Fenley has joined the firm as the new Vice President of Government Relations. SJL Government Affairs & Communications is a full-service government affairs and communications firm specializing in legislative advocacy, policy creation and decision making, public affairs, and crisis communication. Founded by Steve Lyons in 2018, SJL utilizes the team’s 30 years of experience in state government and communications work to achieve results for a wide range of clients. James