The Democratic National Committee launched a major ad campaign across battleground states to promote President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and to hold Republicans accountable for standing in the way of needed relief efforts. The campaign includes a 60-second TV ad called “Help is Here” and billboards calling out Republicans in Congress who opposed checks of up to $1,40o for Americans and funds to massively ramp up vaccinations across the country. See below for how the campaign is playing across battleground states so far: In Florida: Bay News 9: DNC Posts Billboard in South Tampa to Tout Rescue Plan By Mitch

MILWAUKEE – Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly, who are seeking to become superintendent of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the featured guests at a virtual event set for noon on Thursday, April 1. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club, and  WisPolitics.com. Kerr and Underly, the top finishers among seven candidates in the February 16 primary, are running in the April 6 general election to replace incumbent Carolyn Stanford Taylor, who chose to step down from the non-partisan position. Gov. Tony Evers, who was the superintendent from 2009 to 2019, appointed Stanford

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will on Thursday evening kick off his first week of virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with a virtual discussion on economic recovery and opportunity in the state of Wisconsin. As highlighted in a video message from the governor, the listening session will cover topics such as investing in and supporting small businesses, kickstarting innovation and startups, ensuring tax fairness and providing tax relief for Wisconsin’s working families, and investing in the state’s agricultural economy and rural prosperity. “We are kicking off our Badger Bounceback Live Sessions this week. On Thursday, we will be talking about economic recovery

MADISON — Through a joint federal, state, and local partnership, Gov. Tony Evers today announced that federal support will begin on March 15 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for COVID-19 vaccinations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 will coordinate staffing support to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Wisconsin has committed to providing at least 7,000 weekly vaccine doses from the state’s allocation for the site. “We truly appreciate this much-needed support from our federal partners at FEMA that comes at a critical time when Wisconsin is receiving more vaccine and we need more vaccinators getting

HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of 34 current and former state legislators. See the full list of endorsers below. “Dr. Jill Underly is a steadfast champion of our public schools. Her platform is rooted in equity and her mission to provide every child in Wisconsin the high-quality public education they deserve regardless of their race, ability, gender, orientation, or socio-economic status,” said Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee). “I know that Jill is the right choice for this important job and I’m proud to

As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age and length of employment. Today, Sen. Chris Larson and Rep. Francesca Hong unveiled legislation that would end this discrepancy, ensuring that tipped employees are subject to the same minimum wage as the rest of the workforce. Sen. Larson, whose district includes a large number of tipped service establishments, released the following statement about the bill: “Anyone who’s ever worked in