MADISON, Wis. – As Senator Ron Johnson faces backlash for refusing to fight for more than a thousand good paying jobs to come to Wisconsin instead of South Carolina, Wisconsinites rallied to stop his self-serving agenda and bring those jobs
MILWAUKEE, WI – This week marks the 10 year anniversary of the installation of the 100-kilowatt wind turbine at Port Milwaukee’s Administration Building. On Monday, City officials celebrated this milestone and highlighted Milwaukee’s commitment to reducing energy use and increasing
WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed US Army veteran Deb McGrath for Representative in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement: “Deb McGrath has demonstrated throughout her career just what mission-first servant leadership looks
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind criticized the decision by former Gov. Scott Walker-appointed members of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board to weaken standards for PFAS chemicals in public drinking water and reject rules to limit PFAS in groundwater. Last week, the
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson on Monday called on Sen. Ron Johnson to answer for the use of illegal migrant labor at the Deep South manufacturing plants where Johnson favors exporting Wisconsin jobs.
MADISON Wis. — In a new op-ed published today in The New Republic, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler lays out the crucial role state parties play in saving democracy. With far-right Republican candidates attacking our freedom to
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the City of Madison for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by at least 50% within 10 years and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization
[Madison, WI] – Amid historic violence in Milwaukee and across the state, Tony Evers is dismissing victims of crime and refusing to answer questions on cash bail. Yesterday, Evers referenced his “busy schedule” when telling WKOW’s Capital City Sunday that he can’t recall meeting with
MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA), represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), joined Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Right to Life in issuing a letter to Governor Evers demanding that he explain the legal basis for the
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the first inductees into Wisconsin’s Marriage Hall of Fame. The organization began this unique Hall of Fame to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the
Madison- State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly effort to allow Monday vote processing: “After spending a full year not getting access to original ballots, ballot envelopes, tabulators, or tabulator modems from the
MILWAUKEE – Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, March 3, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Franklin
February was proclaimed Career & Technical Education month by Governor Evers, and the Wisconsin Technical College System proudly celebrated with our K-12 partners highlighting technical education in schools across the state. Career and technical education has life-long positive impacts for
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, today joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and the Biden administration’s attempt to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Michelle Knuese to lead the DFI’s Division of Corporate and Consumer Services as the division’s administrator. Knuese begins her appointment as administrator today, filling the
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County’s application for a $2.281 million federal grant to assist in completion of the Lake Country Trail Underpass at State Highway 67 was approved. The funds are from the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) program, a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Randy Lorge from Shawano, Wisconsin, will be her “virtual” guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Randy is a native of Wisconsin, lifelong member of UA Local
It is not too late to attend other events dedicated to Black History Month, or to read the latest book by a Black author, shop at a Black business or donate to the Center for Black Excellence and Culture or one of the numerous Black organizations that support our community.
MADISON, Wis. — Black History Month 2022 was a month in which we honored black history and reckoned with current inequities and challenges faced by Black Americans. We worked on building a future that recognizes and uplifts the invaluable contributions and
MADISON, Wis. – As Senator Ron Johnson faces backlash for refusing to fight for more than a thousand good paying jobs to come to Wisconsin instead of South Carolina, Wisconsinites rallied to stop his self-serving agenda and bring those jobs to the Badger State. See the coverage below:
MILWAUKEE, WI – This week marks the 10 year anniversary of the installation of the 100-kilowatt wind turbine at Port Milwaukee’s Administration Building. On Monday, City officials celebrated this milestone and highlighted Milwaukee’s commitment to reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy projects. “The wind turbine is an important symbol
WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed US Army veteran Deb McGrath for Representative in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement: “Deb McGrath has demonstrated throughout her career just what mission-first servant leadership looks like. Both at home and abroad, Deb has worked with
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind criticized the decision by former Gov. Scott Walker-appointed members of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board to weaken standards for PFAS chemicals in public drinking water and reject rules to limit PFAS in groundwater. Last week, the board voted to approve PFAS regulation at a less protective
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson on Monday called on Sen. Ron Johnson to answer for the use of illegal migrant labor at the Deep South manufacturing plants where Johnson favors exporting Wisconsin jobs. Johnson has vowed NOT to fight Oshkosh Defense’s plans to
MADISON Wis. — In a new op-ed published today in The New Republic, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler lays out the crucial role state parties play in saving democracy. With far-right Republican candidates attacking our freedom to vote and promising to give GOP politicians more power to
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the City of Madison for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by at least 50% within 10 years and to work with DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies. As a partner in DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, the
[Madison, WI] – Amid historic violence in Milwaukee and across the state, Tony Evers is dismissing victims of crime and refusing to answer questions on cash bail. Yesterday, Evers referenced his “busy schedule” when telling WKOW’s Capital City Sunday that he can’t recall meeting with crime victims – and in the same breath dodged questions
MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA), represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), joined Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Right to Life in issuing a letter to Governor Evers demanding that he explain the legal basis for the two grants he has given to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the first inductees into Wisconsin’s Marriage Hall of Fame. The organization began this unique Hall of Fame to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the Hall of Fame was
Madison- State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly effort to allow Monday vote processing: “After spending a full year not getting access to original ballots, ballot envelopes, tabulators, or tabulator modems from the very cities that AB 946 would affect, including Milwaukee and
MILWAUKEE – Charles Franklin, Professor of Law and Public Policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, March 3, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Franklin will present an overview of Wisconsin politics for the 2022
February was proclaimed Career & Technical Education month by Governor Evers, and the Wisconsin Technical College System proudly celebrated with our K-12 partners highlighting technical education in schools across the state. Career and technical education has life-long positive impacts for learners of all ages. High school students who participate in
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, today joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and the Biden administration’s attempt to strike a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Click here to watch the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Michelle Knuese to lead the DFI’s Division of Corporate and Consumer Services as the division’s administrator. Knuese begins her appointment as administrator today, filling the vacancy left by DFI Deputy Secretary Patti Epstein, who held
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County’s application for a $2.281 million federal grant to assist in completion of the Lake Country Trail Underpass at State Highway 67 was approved. The funds are from the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) program, a reimbursement program administered by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) that assists
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Randy Lorge from Shawano, Wisconsin, will be her “virtual” guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Randy is a native of Wisconsin, lifelong member of UA Local 400, and 3rd generation plumber with over 30 years of
It is not too late to attend other events dedicated to Black History Month, or to read the latest book by a Black author, shop at a Black business or donate to the Center for Black Excellence and Culture or one of the numerous Black organizations that support our community.
MADISON, Wis. — Black History Month 2022 was a month in which we honored black history and reckoned with current inequities and challenges faced by Black Americans. We worked on building a future that recognizes and uplifts the invaluable contributions and countless investments made by Black leaders in our local communities.