The state Supreme Court today delivered a win for Dems in picking Gov. Tony Evers’ congressional and legislative boundaries. Even so, the new lines — if they withstand an appeal — would still leave Dems fighting an uphill battle to
MILWAUKEE — In his eighth Presidential Address, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced a major gift from the Fotsch Family Foundation that will sustain the university’s efforts “to grow the next generation of Jesuit-educated leaders across the state, region
(Brown County, Wis.) – The state of Wisconsin and Governor Tony Evers has awarded Brown County $15 million to help upgrade site infrastructure and redevelop the former Pulliam Plant site for active operations for the Port of Green Bay. “This
Madison, WI – Below is a statement from Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) regarding the state’s $15 million commitment to the redevelopment of C. Reiss coal pile storage site in downtown Green Bay. “Finally, we are on our way to
MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on legislative maps: “The die was cast when a partisan majority on the Court ignored the Constitution, ignored the law, and
MILWAUKEE – Sixteen years ago yesterday, Brendan Dassey was arrested for a crime he did not commit. On the anniversary of that arrest, Dean Strang and Jerry Buting sent an open letter to Governor Tony Evers urging the governor to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Andrew Sharp’s resignation, effective April 1, 2022. The new judge will complete
MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act. This legislation will broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehensive health care services for potentially as many as 3.5 million veterans exposed to airborne hazards and
MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss Democrats war on American energy independence and their long list of policy failures that have weakened America. The interview can be found here, excerpts are
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported strong financial performance through year-end 2021, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At year-end 2021, there were 132 state-chartered banks serving Wisconsin residents. “Throughout 2021, Wisconsin’s state-chartered
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – In his first State of the Union address this past Tuesday night, President Biden received a standing ovation when calling on members of Congress to pass long overdue immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers,
WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and 34 of their Republican colleagues in a letter to the President requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to combat
MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment proposed in the legislature today: “The Fair Elections Project supports the idea of enshrining the Wisconsin version of the so-called ‘Iowa
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a statement today upon the announcement from State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) that he would not be seeking reelection: “I want to thank Gordon for his tireless service to his district and
Kenosha- Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement today after attending the announcement by Governor Tony Evers that the state has awarded $15 million for the City of Kenosha’s Innovation Neighborhood Project and $10 million to allow Kenosha County
Washington, D.C. – Senate hopeful and Wisconsin’s Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes loves to talk about his leadership position on the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change while on the campaign trail. Yet, it appears he has zero accomplishments to name. At
DANE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for Black Earth Creek to the confluence with Blue Mound Creek in Dane County following results
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-4), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representative Don Young (R-AK-At Large), and led 112 of their Senate and House colleagues in writing a
The state Supreme Court today delivered a win for Dems in picking Gov. Tony Evers’ congressional and legislative boundaries. Even so, the new lines — if they withstand an appeal — would still leave Dems fighting an uphill battle to take the majority in the Assembly or Senate. Writing for
MILWAUKEE — In his eighth Presidential Address, Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced a major gift from the Fotsch Family Foundation that will sustain the university’s efforts “to grow the next generation of Jesuit-educated leaders across the state, region and world.” Building on the Opus College of Engineering’s nationally
(Brown County, Wis.) – The state of Wisconsin and Governor Tony Evers has awarded Brown County $15 million to help upgrade site infrastructure and redevelop the former Pulliam Plant site for active operations for the Port of Green Bay. “This funding is vital for us to take the next steps
Madison, WI – Below is a statement from Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) regarding the state’s $15 million commitment to the redevelopment of C. Reiss coal pile storage site in downtown Green Bay. “Finally, we are on our way to the redevelopment of Green Bay’s riverfront coal pile site! For
MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on legislative maps: “The die was cast when a partisan majority on the Court ignored the Constitution, ignored the law, and sided with the interests of a few powerful Republican politicians
MILWAUKEE – Sixteen years ago yesterday, Brendan Dassey was arrested for a crime he did not commit. On the anniversary of that arrest, Dean Strang and Jerry Buting sent an open letter to Governor Tony Evers urging the governor to exercise his constitutional power to free Brendan by commuting his
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Richland County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Andrew Sharp’s resignation, effective April 1, 2022. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. To apply, please email
MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted that Wisconsinites expect action on rising costs. Thankfully, unlike Wisconsin
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act. This legislation will broaden the definition of toxic exposure, expand access to comprehensive health care services for potentially as many as 3.5 million veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits, and strengthen benefits for veterans who were exposed
MADISON, Wis. — At a time when families are feeling the effects of rising costs, Wisconsin’s record-breaking budget surplus shouldn’t be collecting dust in Madison — it should be used to help the workers and families who created it. Yesterday’s Marquette Law School poll highlighted that Wisconsinites expect action on rising costs. Thankfully, unlike Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss Democrats war on American energy independence and their long list of policy failures that have weakened America. The interview can be found here, excerpts are below. On Reliance on Foreign Oil: “The Democrats have a
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported strong financial performance through year-end 2021, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At year-end 2021, there were 132 state-chartered banks serving Wisconsin residents. “Throughout 2021, Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks demonstrated sound financial practices while helping their … Please
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – In his first State of the Union address this past Tuesday night, President Biden received a standing ovation when calling on members of Congress to pass long overdue immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, essential workers and farm workers.
WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and 34 of their Republican colleagues in a letter to the President requesting an accounting of how the federal government has allocated trillions in taxpayer funds to combat the pandemic. Specific answers to these questions are vital before
MADISON— Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment proposed in the legislature today: “The Fair Elections Project supports the idea of enshrining the Wisconsin version of the so-called ‘Iowa Model’ in the State Constitution. This would ensure that the
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a statement today upon the announcement from State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) that he would not be seeking reelection: “I want to thank Gordon for his tireless service to his district and to the state of Wisconsin. The people of Oshkosh have
Kenosha- Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement today after attending the announcement by Governor Tony Evers that the state has awarded $15 million for the City of Kenosha’s Innovation Neighborhood Project and $10 million to allow Kenosha County to move its Human Services Building to a facility on
Washington, D.C. – Senate hopeful and Wisconsin’s Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes loves to talk about his leadership position on the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change while on the campaign trail. Yet, it appears he has zero accomplishments to name. At an event this week, Barnes touted his position on this task force
DANE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for Black Earth Creek to the confluence with Blue Mound Creek in Dane County following results of fish sampling conducted in 2020. Elevated levels of PFOS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-4), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representative Don Young (R-AK-At Large), and led 112 of their Senate and House colleagues in writing a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary