With only three weeks until August 9, Wisconsin Democrats are in disarray as pundits and liberal grassroots grow frustrated with their choices for the U.S. Senate primary election. While liberal pundits acknowledge that “Biden’s shortcomings and progressives’ tone deafness — is part of what makes many Democrats so uneasy about this fall’s elections,” everyday Democrats say that the Democrat U.S. Senate candidates are “pretty hollow candidates, routine, tepid, measured and paid consultant driven.” In an opinion piece, former Madison mayor Dave Cieslewicz laments the trainwreck of a candidate field in the Democrat primary: Mandela Barnes has “said some flat-out stupid things in the last couple of

Common Council President José G. Pérez said today he intends to call a special election for the vacant 9th Aldermanic District seat to coincide with the 2023 Spring General Election on April 4, 2023. President Pérez said his hands are tied by state law as to how early he can call for a special election, but noted holding it in April 2023 will “save taxpayer money and mimic past practice with other Common Council vacancies.” The primary for the 2023 Spring General Election will be held on February 21, 2023. Candidates for the seat can begin circulating nomination papers on December 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Katy Tur on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the Respect for Marriage Act. This bill would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. “Based on their debate, I couldn’t tell what they were for or against. They said this bill wasn’t necessary. I would certainly argue with that. I want my husband to be able to visit me if I have to go back to the hospital.

MADISON, Wis. — There’s a lot on Wisconsinites’ minds as the Republican candidates for Attorney General speak in a public debate this Wednesday, and A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch said there are serious questions about state issues that Adam Jarchow and Eric Toney must answer. “Adam Jarchow and Eric Toney have taken dangerously concerning stances on life-altering issues like gun safety, abortion care, and more,” said Walloch. “It’s time these politicians are held to account, and that means the right questions need to be answered.” Ahead of tomorrow’s debate, below are questions Wisconsinites need answers to from the

OSHKOSH, Wis. – This morning, as part of a national “Defend Choice” week of action, state Representatives Gordon Hintz and Kristina Shelton joined Wisconsin voters outside of Ron Johnson’s Oshkosh office to protest the senator’s attacks on abortion rights and Wisconsinites’ ability to make their own medical decisions.  Johnson has spent years undermining reproductive rights and last week bragged about his role in overturning Roe v. Wade and stripping abortion access from Wisconsinites. WATCH FULL EVENT HERE State Representative Gordon Hintz [D-Oshkosh] “When the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Ron Johnson applauded the decision. And he not only celebrated this devastating loss, he

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (July 19, 2022) —Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region now offer test-to-treat COVID-19 services using the COVID-19 antiviral, PAXLOVID, to help treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in certain patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. Earlier this month, the FDA authorized state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe PAXLOVID to eligible patients ages 12+, with certain limitations. In order to be prescribed PAXLOVID, patients must test positive for COVID-19. Select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations offer rapid PCR COVID-19 testing (available by appointment only) with fast same-day test results, and all Hy-Vee Pharmacy

MADISON, Wis. –Tim Michels confirmed on the Vicki McKenna Show yesterday that should he become governor, he will not consider implementing red flag laws, a common sense gun safety measure supported by 81% of Wisconsin voters. In the exchange: VICKI MCKENNA: Would you promise – the Biden administration, along with some Republican support, just passed a piece of gun control legislation that is going to try to entice states to adopt red flag logs? Would you – in exchange for dollars from the federal government. Would you pledge not to take that money, and not to encourage the Republican Assembly and Senate to pass red flag

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Arts Board approved the Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) pilot program to invest in the city’s cultural creators by leveraging the knowledge and practices of local artists to build a stronger Milwaukee. Under the PAIR program, a local artist will be hired by a City of Milwaukee agency or department to develop, strategize, promote, and implement artist-driven solutions to complex civic challenges. The intended outcome is for the artist and City representatives to assess community needs, as well as develop and improve programs and initiatives through creative problem-solving. For this pilot year, the soon-to-be-selected artist will

Madison, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Andis Foundation as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Platinum Clover supporter, Andis Foundation contributed $10,000 to support Wisconsin 4-H 2021 programs through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Andis Company and Andis Foundation have been ardent supporters of Wisconsin 4-H for over 15 years. Andis Foundation’s Laura Andis Bishop is proud to support Wisconsin 4-H stating, “Andis Foundation is honored to continue empowering and supporting the development of youth in our communities through our partnership with the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. The positive impact Wisconsin 4-H has on personal growth and leadership

Today, Rep Allen sent a letter (attached) to the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee in response to their recent June 28th meeting to consider the process for COVID vaccine variants. He also released the following statement: “It is crucially important for the FDA to safeguard Americans through its appointed role of oversight. Now that we are no longer in a state of emergency, and with no legal liability for vaccine makers, it is important that we carefully scrutinize vaccine variations. This is the time to slow down and do careful research. Political pressure and pressure

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers is helping to expand affordable housing in the Milwaukee area. Yesterday, he announced an additional $32.4 million for multifamily and affordable housing developments. Gov. Evers understands Wisconsinites are struggling with rising costs — that’s why he has taken steps to ensure Wisconsinites can pay for what they need. This year, Gov. Evers signed an executive order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging and led a coalition of governors asking Congress to declare a federal gas tax holiday. Gov. Evers has also signed an emergency order prohibiting infant formula price gouging. These orders protect Wisconsinites from

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement on Wisconsin attorney Sopen Shah’s nomination for appointment to be U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin. “With each passing day, it is becoming more obvious that we no longer have equal justice being administered in America. Instead, we have a two-tiered justice system – one that protects Democrats and their elite backers, and one for the rest of America. The reason we have a two-tiered system is because our justice system is increasingly populated with political partisans who are incapable of administering justice equally. Through