MADISON, Wis. — The state special interest lobby for wealthy corporations, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), is touting their endorsement of right wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch in a new campaign ad. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch noted that in addition to Kleefisch, the WMC supports proposals – from higher property taxes and health care costs to lower wages – that are harmful to Wisconsin families. “The WMC agenda is all about what’s best for the wealthy corporations they represent,” said Walloch. “That they are also endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch says a lot about whose side she’s

MADISON, Wis. – Facing lackluster poll numbers, threats of even more primary opponents, and attacks from all sides, Rebecca Kleefisch threw a hail mary — and made one last pitch to Donald Trump for an endorsement. Wisconsin Right Now reports that the same week that Trump again called for decertification of Wisconsin’s election results, Kleefisch met with him in Mar-a-Lago, likely begging for his support. Polls show this primary is still up for grabs. That’s why Kleefisch has made every attempt to prove she’s the most radical candidate in this race and get on Trump’s good side: Kleefisch refuses to

Madison, WI (March 7, 2022) — Data released in recent months show the achievement gaps in Wisconsin are as broad as ever. In an effort to close those gaps, the state is continuing funding a PreK learning program in 6 districts where the gaps are greatest. The program, Waterford Upstart by nonprofit Waterford.org, helps children show up for kindergarten prepared and confident to receive instruction on the first day of school, and their parents and caregivers are more engaged with them, according to independent research. That’s why state leaders  continued funding so another 1,000 children in Wisconsin can access the

MADISON – Late last night, Sen. Ron Johnson voted against bipartisan legislation that would fund the government, send critical aid to Ukraine, bring $187 million in federal funding directly to Wisconsin community projects, increase funding for schools, child care, pre-K, Head Start, and Pell Grants, and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and economic turmoil at home, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski blasted Johnson for trying to prevent Congress from doing its job. “This is the absolute worst time to play petty political games,” said Sarah Godlewski. “Federal funding for our state, aid for our allies in Ukraine, and reauthorizing

MADISON, Wis. —Today marks the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan being signed into law by President Joe Biden. The landmark legislation put money in the pockets of hard working Wisconsinites by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit, lowering health insurance costs, making COVID vaccines free and accessible, and providing $1,400 stimulus checks to almost every American. Miranda Stark, Opportunity Wisconsin deputy program director: “One year since its signing, the American Rescue Plan has had an immeasurable impact on our state and our country. Our elected officials should look to the ARP as a success story and a

MADISON, Wis. – For the past year, Democrats’ American Rescue Plan has been delivering much-needed pandemic relief to fund schools, businesses, and local governments in every district across the state. These funds, provided by President Biden and Democrats in Congress, have been credited with “saving” communities from this pandemic. Thanks to Governor Evers, ARP funds have been helping Wisconsin communities build back better than ever – funding grants to expand high-speed internet, lower costs for water, and provide tax cuts for families. Today, on the one year anniversary of President Biden signing the plan into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during the summer, visit our universities through our many programs and activities,” said Thompson. “We have an obligation to provide the utmost of protection and care when they are here. These additional requirements will add another layer of safety protocols and resources for youth protection.” “UW System

Kenosha, WI – 2021CV000893 In June and July of 2021, Kenosha County Eye Editor Kevin Mathewson made two public records requests to the Kenosha County DA’s office. Mathewson requested the disciplinary files of two employees of the office, Assistant District Attorney Emily Trigg, (ADA Kraus’s wife) and Victim/Witness Advocate Rhonda Bohr-Mrnak. Trigg and Bohr-Mrnak both were both alleged to have committed serious misconduct. Trigg was the prosecutor for State v. Caroline Prieto. Prieto was accused of shaking a baby, leaving the baby permanently disabled. Trigg ignored a court order for 2.5 years to produce a witness list. Her defiance of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with the passage of the omnibus legislation, which U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for. Since the Violence Against Women Act’s enactment in 1994, Baldwin has voted for every reauthorization as a member of Congress in 2000, 2005, 2013, and now 2022. “I have always supported the bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and it never should have been allowed to expire three years ago. Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence deserve action from Washington and now they will finally get it. I once again voted for this

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has endorsed Judge Lori Kornblum in her campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 2. “At a time when our most fundamental freedoms are being challenged, we need to keep Judge Lori Kornblum serving Wisconsinites on the Court of Appeals,” Attorney General Kaul said. “Judge Kornblum has spent her career protecting children, upholding the Constitution, and standing up for the rule of law. I’m proud to support her in this race.” “It is an honor to have earned the support of the State’s top law enforcement official,” Judge Kornblum said. “As a former federal

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it is requesting public comment on key areas of interest related to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, which aims to deepen economic relations in the region. On October 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States would explore the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to deepen economic relations in the Indo-Pacific region and coordinate approaches to addressing global economic challenges. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai will co-chair the U.S. team leading the negotiations of the framework.

Serving the people of the 37th Assembly District has been an honor. As a state representative, my greatest joy has come from meeting the hard-working men and women who call our area home. Unfortunately, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has chosen to implement Governor Evers’ partisan maps. These maps, which were drawn in secret in the 11th hour, tear the 37th Assembly District in half and move much of what had been in the 37th into the new 38th. While Tony Evers tried to redistrict me out of the heart of my district, he will not succeed. If the US Supreme

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrates the final passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriation legislation. This $1.5 trillion piece of legislation will fund the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year and is expected to be signed by President Biden later today. “It’s a momentous day for Wisconsin. This government funding bill sends tens of millions of dollars in projects to Wisconsin’s 2nd District. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to have fought to ensure these projects were included in the bill, and I look

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Abbotsford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water systems. These projects include the rehabilitation to water wells, the construction of new wells and the rehabilitation of the water tower in the City of Abbotsford. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must