Johnson ad knocks Biden on inflation

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and the NRSC launched a new ad buy knocking President Joe Biden as inflation rises. The narrator in the 30-second video that’s part of a seven-figure ad campaign airing on TV stations and digital platforms statewide

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Biden’s gas tax gimmick

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s call for Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax, which would do little to lower gas prices and further jeopardize the solvency of the

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Rep. Baldeh: Joins Legislative Democrats, Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-48) joined Governor Evers and Legislative Democrats in advocating for the protection of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Rep. Baldeh released the following statement regarding the special session: “Today we had the opportunity to protect

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Johnson ad knocks Biden on inflation

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and the NRSC launched a new ad buy knocking President Joe Biden as inflation rises. The narrator in the 30-second video that’s part of a seven-figure ad campaign airing on TV stations and digital platforms statewide says commodity prices are increasing and “we’re all paying the

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WED PM Update: Legislature quickly gavels in and out of Evers’ special session meant to overturn Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Senate and Assembly today quickly gaveled in and out of special sessions as Dem lawmakers booed and called on their majority Republicans to pass legislation that would protect the right to abortion access. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, signaled earlier

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Barnes Campaign: Rep. Porter endorses Mandela Barnes for Senate

MADISON — Today, Rep. Katie Porter (CA-45) announced her endorsement of Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. “Rep. Porter is a champion for working families and I am so proud to have her endorsement,” said Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes. “She has never been afraid to stand up to

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Rep. Hebl: Statement on Gov. Evers’ price gouging executive order

(Madison) In response to the rising cost of gasoline, Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #170 on June 21st, which prohibits price gouging of gas. In response, State Representative Gary Hebl (Sun Prairie) released the following statement: This is a step in the right direction and I commend the governor for

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Biden’s gas tax gimmick

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s call for Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax, which would do little to lower gas prices and further jeopardize the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. “Hardworking Americans are paying more than twice

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U.S. Rep. Kind: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Kind joins push to keep health care costs low for Wisconsinites by extending ACA subsidies without delay

Washington, DC – Last week, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow New Democrat Coalition members in sending a letter to Congressional leadership calling for urgent action on a budget reconciliation bill that extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and closes the Medicaid coverage gap. Rep. Kind helped secure the ACA subsidies in

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Rep. Baldeh: Joins Legislative Democrats, Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-48) joined Governor Evers and Legislative Democrats in advocating for the protection of reproductive rights in Wisconsin. Rep. Baldeh released the following statement regarding the special session: “Today we had the opportunity to protect Wisconsinites right to make choices about their own reproductive healthcare

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Gov. Evers: Slams Legislative Republicans for failing to protect reproductive rights for Wisconsin families

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for abjectly refusing to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic criminal abortion ban and failing to protect reproductive rights for Wisconsin families. Republicans today rejected a repeal of Wisconsin’s criminal abortion prohibition, which could go back into effect if the

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Milwaukee County Supervisors Taylor, Clancy, Coggs-Jones: Decry recommendation of rejection for housing insecurity, eviction and racial equity subcommittee

MILWAUKEE – On June 17, the Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Committee voted to recommend rejection of a proposed ordinance change which would create a subcommittee comprised of members of the community, to focus on housing insecurity and develop housing eviction prevention strategies while ensuring racial equity.  “I am disappointed by the

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Rep. Ohnstad: Republicans reject Gov. Evers’ call for special session

Governor Evers called the Legislature into a special session to take up legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s archaic criminal abortion ban from 1849. Republicans gaveled in and out of this special session today, with no debate on the issue. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “If Roe is overturned

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