— Gov. Tony Evers at a WisPolitics.com luncheon today said “hell yes” he could help communities tackle rising crime by helping them get more funding for police through increasing shared revenue even though GOP lawmakers removed his budget proposals to
State health officials are closely tracking the so-called “stealth omicron” sub-variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, but a lack of available data is limiting that effort. Kelsey Florek, senior genomics and data scientist with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, says
Admission is the Latest Plank in Republicans’ Agenda of Tax Hikes and Raised Premiums MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley admitted that a Republican-controlled Senate would not take action on lowering drug prices, saying “If we want
Latest installment of the Public Safety Package protects state corrections agents and their families MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today had another bill in his Public Safety Package signed into law, an initiative extending state legal protections
MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) celebrated three more recommendations from the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities becoming law today. The signing of these bills – Assembly Bill 329, Assembly Bill 333, and Assembly Bill 335 – brings to total number of reforms adopted from
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago, President Biden signed Democrats’ American Rescue Plan into law, expanding affordability measures and reducing health care costs for over 212,000 Wisconsinites. It’s no surprise that Republican Ron Johnson voted against this critical relief –
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed 10 bills to promote public safety and support crime victims, survivors, and their families. “We’re continuing our work to keep our kids, our families, and our communities safe. The bills I’m signing today will assist
Green Bay, Wis—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership is hosting an evening supporting Northeast Wisconsin women at all stages of their careers on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Weidner. “Celebrate 2022:
WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Kudlow” and “Fox Business Tonight” as well as Newsmax’s “Spicer & Co.” to discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress and the consequences of Biden’s failed leadership. The interviews can
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored and voted for bipartisan legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. “Yesterday, my colleagues and I heard directly from President Zelensky in a powerful virtual address to Congress. The Ukrainian people continue to
Coalition of Voters, Clergy, Advocates, Joined by Acting Mayor Johnson, Unite for Day of Action Educating, Engaging Black Voters Milwaukee, WI – Members of Power to the Polls Wisconsin are hosting a community kick-off and canvass event Saturday, March 19
Coalition of Voters, Clergy, Advocates, Joined by Acting Mayor Johnson, Unite for Day of Action Educating, Engaging Black Voters Milwaukee, WI – Members of Power to the Polls Wisconsin are hosting a community kick-off and canvass event Saturday, March 19
(March 17, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The mayor and city clerk of Madison, Wisconsin, are being accused of election bribery in a complaint filed March 17, 2022, in the State of Wisconsin before the Elections Commission. Thomas More Society attorneys acted on
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for
Madison, WI — On Wednesday, nonpartisan watchdog group American Oversight filed a brief in Dane County Circuit Court outlining the reasons why Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and others should be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with an
Today Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee unanimously approved of a resolution to establish a paid parental leave program of eight weeks for County employees. As the lead sponsor of the City’s paid parental leave ordinance, I was honored to submit testimony
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers for the $1 million investment for part-time law enforcement academies. The global pandemic has reinforced both the importance of, and the need for, high quality law enforcement professionals in Wisconsin.
“It’s a game of screwing workers, busting unions and racing to the bottom for wages and benefits.” Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned the union-busting closure of the 120-year-old Day Street paper
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson has made clear that should he win a third term, his top priorities are going to be raising taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, as well repealing the Affordable Care Act and ending protections for people
— Gov. Tony Evers at a WisPolitics.com luncheon today said “hell yes” he could help communities tackle rising crime by helping them get more funding for police through increasing shared revenue even though GOP lawmakers removed his budget proposals to do just that. Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other
State health officials are closely tracking the so-called “stealth omicron” sub-variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, but a lack of available data is limiting that effort. Kelsey Florek, senior genomics and data scientist with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, says this challenge is linked to the decline in cases seen
Admission is the Latest Plank in Republicans’ Agenda of Tax Hikes and Raised Premiums MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley admitted that a Republican-controlled Senate would not take action on lowering drug prices, saying “If we want to reduce drug prices, then we need to do it
Latest installment of the Public Safety Package protects state corrections agents and their families MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today had another bill in his Public Safety Package signed into law, an initiative extending state legal protections to Wisconsin corrections agents and their families. Sen. Jacque said
MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) celebrated three more recommendations from the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities becoming law today. The signing of these bills – Assembly Bill 329, Assembly Bill 333, and Assembly Bill 335 – brings to total number of reforms adopted from the task force to eight. “Nearly two years ago, the
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago, President Biden signed Democrats’ American Rescue Plan into law, expanding affordability measures and reducing health care costs for over 212,000 Wisconsinites. It’s no surprise that Republican Ron Johnson voted against this critical relief – he’s spent his career fighting to repeal the Affordable Care
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed 10 bills to promote public safety and support crime victims, survivors, and their families. “We’re continuing our work to keep our kids, our families, and our communities safe. The bills I’m signing today will assist local law enforcement agencies with purchasing body cameras, require annual
Green Bay, Wis—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership is hosting an evening supporting Northeast Wisconsin women at all stages of their careers on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Weidner. “Celebrate 2022: Women on the Rise” is an evening of networking, sharing
WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Kudlow” and “Fox Business Tonight” as well as Newsmax’s “Spicer & Co.” to discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress and the consequences of Biden’s failed leadership. The interviews can be found here, here and here. Excerpts are below. On Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress:
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored and voted for bipartisan legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. “Yesterday, my colleagues and I heard directly from President Zelensky in a powerful virtual address to Congress. The Ukrainian people continue to show incredible bravery in the face of Putin’s unjustified attack
Coalition of Voters, Clergy, Advocates, Joined by Acting Mayor Johnson, Unite for Day of Action Educating, Engaging Black Voters Milwaukee, WI – Members of Power to the Polls Wisconsin are hosting a community kick-off and canvass event Saturday, March 19 to engage and educate Black Wisconsinites on how to vote
Coalition of Voters, Clergy, Advocates, Joined by Acting Mayor Johnson, Unite for Day of Action Educating, Engaging Black Voters Milwaukee, WI – Members of Power to the Polls Wisconsin are hosting a community kick-off and canvass event Saturday, March 19 to engage and educate Black Wisconsinites on how to vote
(March 17, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The mayor and city clerk of Madison, Wisconsin, are being accused of election bribery in a complaint filed March 17, 2022, in the State of Wisconsin before the Elections Commission. Thomas More Society attorneys acted on behalf of a Madison, Wisconsin, voter to levy allegations against
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated
Madison, WI — On Wednesday, nonpartisan watchdog group American Oversight filed a brief in Dane County Circuit Court outlining the reasons why Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and others should be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order to release records related to the ongoing inquiry into
Today Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee unanimously approved of a resolution to establish a paid parental leave program of eight weeks for County employees. As the lead sponsor of the City’s paid parental leave ordinance, I was honored to submit testimony in favor of this policy at today’s committee meeting, and
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers for the $1 million investment for part-time law enforcement academies. The global pandemic has reinforced both the importance of, and the need for, high quality law enforcement professionals in Wisconsin. WTCS appreciates the governor’s support and the legislature’s recognition that
“It’s a game of screwing workers, busting unions and racing to the bottom for wages and benefits.” Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned the union-busting closure of the 120-year-old Day Street paper mill in Green Bay announced Thursday by Koch Industries-owned Georgia-Pacific.
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson has made clear that should he win a third term, his top priorities are going to be raising taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, as well repealing the Affordable Care Act and ending protections for people with pre-existing conditions. “Let’s give credit where credit is