Knudson to resign from Elections Commission

Former GOP state Rep. Dean Knudson Wednesday announced his resignation from the Elections Commission once a replacement is in place. Knudson, appointed to the commission by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, said during a late afternoon meeting it has become clear

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Voelkel drops lt. guv bid

Republican Ben Voelkel is dropping out of the crowded field for lieutenant governor, saying he “had the right message and a strong start, but it wasn’t enough in such a wide-open field.” His decision announced Wednesday leaves eight candidates in

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Protasiewicz announces Supreme Court bid

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced her bid for the state Supreme Court in 2023. Prior to joining the bench, Protasiewicz spent 26 years as an assistant DA for Milwaukee County. “I’ve got simple Wisconsin values,” she said

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Voelkel campaign: Exiting lieutenant governor race

Contact: press@benforwisconsin.com BROOKFIELD – Lieutenant governor candidate Ben Voelkel, a former longtime senior aide to Senator Ron Johnson, issued the following statement Wednesday: “I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received and the friends I’ve made throughout this campaign, but

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U.S. Reps. Steil, McCaul, Ellzey, Ross: Introduce bill to make key technology industries eligible for streamlined permitting process

WASHINGTON, DC— Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced legislation that will speed up permitting for key technology industries, including semiconductors, to encourage companies to produce products in the United States. Currently, the permitting

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Voces de la Frontera: Community organizations send an open letter message to members of the Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee: Don’t hold the Republican convention in Milwaukee

(Milwaukee, WI) – We the undersigned community organizations urge you, members of the Steering and Rules Committee, to reject the contract offered from the Republican National Committee and say NO to using Milwaukee to stage its 2024 Convention for the following

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Knudson to resign from Elections Commission

Former GOP state Rep. Dean Knudson Wednesday announced his resignation from the Elections Commission once a replacement is in place. Knudson, appointed to the commission by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, said during a late afternoon meeting it has become clear to him that he’s no longer effective in his role

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Rubio, colleagues in bill to protect cadets, midshipmen from being punished for not receiving COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and nine of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act. The legislation would protect cadets and midshipmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S.

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Voelkel drops lt. guv bid

Republican Ben Voelkel is dropping out of the crowded field for lieutenant governor, saying he “had the right message and a strong start, but it wasn’t enough in such a wide-open field.” His decision announced Wednesday leaves eight candidates in the GOP field for lieutenant governor. Voelkel, a former aide

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Protasiewicz announces Supreme Court bid

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced her bid for the state Supreme Court in 2023. Prior to joining the bench, Protasiewicz spent 26 years as an assistant DA for Milwaukee County. “I’ve got simple Wisconsin values,” she said Wednesday. “If you break the law, you should be held

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Sen. Darling: Sexual assault tracking database up and running

Madison – Sexual assault survivors will now have access to information regarding the status of their sexual assault kit thanks to a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Alberta Darling. On Wednesday, the Attorney General announced Track-Kit, a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system that was launched is up and running. “Wisconsin

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Martin campaign: Statement on Ben Voelkel for Lt Governor

RACINE, WIS—Today, Will Martin released the following statement after hearing of Ben Voelke’s decision to end his campaign for Lt. Governor of Wisconsin. “Ben entered this race putting his heart and soul in it. I have great respect for him and will continue to going forward. His voice will be

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Voelkel campaign: Exiting lieutenant governor race

Contact: press@benforwisconsin.com BROOKFIELD – Lieutenant governor candidate Ben Voelkel, a former longtime senior aide to Senator Ron Johnson, issued the following statement Wednesday: “I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received and the friends I’ve made throughout this campaign, but unfortunately now is not my time. I will not be

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: School safety legislation blocked by Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about his legislation, the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, and asked for unanimous consent for its passage.   The bill would codify into law a clearinghouse of information for the best school safety practices. The clearinghouse, available at SchoolSafety.gov,

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Godlewski Campaign: Statement on Texas school shooting tragedy

MADISON – Following the tragic news in Texas yesterday of a school shooting that took the lives of 19 children and two adults, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “The horrific news out of Texas is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart breaks for the children,

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U.S. Reps. Steil, McCaul, Ellzey, Ross: Introduce bill to make key technology industries eligible for streamlined permitting process

WASHINGTON, DC— Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced legislation that will speed up permitting for key technology industries, including semiconductors, to encourage companies to produce products in the United States. Currently, the permitting process often takes longer than other countries. This bill does

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Milwaukee Common Council: Statement on mass shooting at school in Uvalde, Texas

By all Members of the Common Council: Common Council President/Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey,  Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Applauds USTR, Biden admin for moving forward with second USMCA dispute on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that for the second time the United States will request dispute settlement consultations with Canada under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) to address dairy restrictions by Canada that are not in line with its USMCA

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Voces de la Frontera: Community organizations send an open letter message to members of the Milwaukee Common Council Steering and Rules Committee: Don’t hold the Republican convention in Milwaukee

(Milwaukee, WI) – We the undersigned community organizations urge you, members of the Steering and Rules Committee, to reject the contract offered from the Republican National Committee and say NO to using Milwaukee to stage its 2024 Convention for the following reasons:   -The $200,000,000 economic benefit being touted by Visit

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