Menu
Madison, Wis. –– According to this morning’s jobs report, all 50 states and the District of Columbia saw their jobless rate decrease from the year before. In Wisconsin, unemployment claims are significantly down from this time last year and statewide COVID-19 cases have hit new lows, sitting at the lowest mark since March 2020. The American Rescue Plan has provided critical pandemic relief to Wisconsinites across the state by supporting small businesses, expanding access to broadband in rural communities, and making affordable housing available across the state, no thanks to a single Republican in Congress. In response to today’s news,
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Just the News’ “Securing our Elections, Protecting Your Vote,” election special and Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” on Wednesday to discuss Democrats’ attempt to consolidate control over government and our lives with their latest legislative power grab. The interviews can be found here and here, and excerpts are below. On Democrats’ S.1 power grab: “It’s not a voter rights bill. It’s a bill designed to help Democrats cheat in the elections. What Republicans want to do is we want to restore confidence in our voting system. It’s an unsustainable state of affairs that no matter
The Senate passed a bill today that would standardize recount pay for election workers and require Wisconsin Elections Commission approval for recounts held at private facilities. Under the bill, passed 18-12 along party lines, election workers would be paid the same amount they were paid for “similar work” at the election itself. SB 268 would also require counties and municipalities to get appro… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the Driftless Area Land Conservancy are teaming up to improve nearly 2,000 acres of pollinator habitat on public and private lands in southwestern Wisconsin. Federally endangered rusty patched bumble bees, monarch butterflies, regal fritillary butterflies and other at-risk pollinators will benefit from the work. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin secured a $100,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund which will enable DNR staff to restore 267 acres and improve 1,570 acres at 12 state natural areas, wildlife
MADISON, Wis.— After taking to the airwaves earlier this year urging Senator Ron Johnson to support $1,400 checks, funding for vaccines, and relief for small businesses—and then holding him accountable when he voted against these measures—today Opportunity Wisconsin was joined by Wisconsin State Representative Francesca Hong to kick off the “Summer Is On, No Thanks To Ron” statewide RV tour. Opportunity Wisconsin will be traveling the state in an RV wrapped with a photo of Senator Johnson, urging Wisconsinites to call his office and tell him to stop blocking our recovery. WATCH THE “SUMMER IS ON, NO THANKS TO RON” TRAILER “Whether it’s shots in
Madison, Wis. –– According to this morning’s jobs report, all 50 states and the District of Columbia saw their jobless rate decrease from the year before. In Wisconsin, unemployment claims are significantly down from this time last year and statewide COVID-19 cases have hit new lows, sitting at the lowest
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Just the News’ “Securing our Elections, Protecting Your Vote,” election special and Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” on Wednesday to discuss Democrats’ attempt to consolidate control over government and our lives with their latest legislative power grab. The interviews can be found here and here,
The Senate passed a bill today that would standardize recount pay for election workers and require Wisconsin Elections Commission approval for recounts held at private facilities. Under the bill, passed 18-12 along party lines, election workers would be paid the same amount they were paid for “similar work” at the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the Driftless Area Land Conservancy are teaming up to improve nearly 2,000 acres of pollinator habitat on public and private lands in southwestern Wisconsin. Federally endangered rusty patched bumble bees, monarch butterflies, regal fritillary
MADISON, Wis.— After taking to the airwaves earlier this year urging Senator Ron Johnson to support $1,400 checks, funding for vaccines, and relief for small businesses—and then holding him accountable when he voted against these measures—today Opportunity Wisconsin was joined by Wisconsin State Representative Francesca Hong to kick off the “Summer Is On, No