MEDIA CONTACT press@everytown.org  New Television Ads Focused on Mobilizing Voters and Calling Out Ron Johnson As a Gun Lobby Lackey Are Part of the Seven-Figure Effort New Polling Reveals 94% of Wisconsinites Support Background Checks on All Gun Sales, 80% say Gun Violence is Important Issue When Voting MADISON —

Hi. This is State Senator Dale Kooyenga, representing Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District. A show of bipartisanship was on display last month as the city of Milwaukee learned it had been chosen by the Republican National Committee to hosts its next convention in 2024. Milwaukee was chosen over cities such as

Hi, this is Senator Janis Ringhand with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. I remember as a kid getting so excited when we’d have a big storm and the power would go out.  It seemed fun to me then, but as I’ve gotten older, I look back and realize why my parents didn’t

MADISON, Wis. – New student enrollment at the main campuses within the University of Wisconsin System is its highest since at least 2018, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. The figures suggest that strategies to increase access are working and that the impact of the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act to bolster support for Ukraine and defend against efforts to force Ukraine to give up its sovereign territory. The legislation would require U.S. policy to not recognize

MADISON, Wis. — In today’s 2022 State of Education address, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly proved what many Wisconsinites already know: Wisconsin schools have seen exponential growth and improvement in recent years, and the progress can continue by ensuring every child in Wisconsin has equal access to a high quality public

MADISON, WI – On September 22nd, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jill Underly, delivered the annual State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Regarding this event, Rep.Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Dr. Underly’s powerful words remind us that our public school system must be protected and that we

Madison – On Thursday, the Secretary of the Department of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, gave her “State of Education in Wisconsin” address. The chair of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Alberta Darling, released the following statement in response: “The DPI Secretary refuses to acknowledge failure. Under her watch, too many

MADISON — Today, Mandela Barnes slammed out-of-touch Ron Johnson for continuing to hide and dodge questions about his dangerous efforts to take away reproductive freedom. When asked whether he supported exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban for rape or incest, Johnson dodged the question and said Wisconsin voters should put it to a referendum — something

MADISON, Wisc. – Today, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly gave a “State of Education” speech that failed to provide Wisconsin taxpayers and families any information on the actual state of education. Rather, Underly’s remarks served as a political stump speech in favor of woke policies and against the Legislature,

MADISON, Wis. – Following the announcement of charges against Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Mark Wagner, Attorney General Kaul released the below statement. “DOJ will not be weighing in on the facts of this case as it moves through the judicial system in order

WISCONSIN: Today, the Wisconsin Working Families Party announced its endorsement of 11 candidates for State Senate and Assembly. Kelly Westlund, Wisconsin State Senate District 25, Ryan Clancy, Wisconsin State Assembly District 19, Laura Gapske, Wisconsin State Assembly District 73, Nathan Jurowski, Wisconsin State Assembly District 21, Dan Larsen, Wisconsin State

LA CROSSE, Wis. (Sept. 22, 2022) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Derrick Van Orden for election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The endorsement was announced at a campaign event hosted at NFIB member small

Kenosha, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld toured downtown businesses with Mayor John Antaramian and representatives from Downtown Kenosha, Inc. (DKI) as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $2.5 million investment in small businesses in the City of Kenosha as part of

“To legalize or not to legalize, that is the question when it comes to marijuana or so we are told. Before we rush to answering this question, we need to consider the effects of marijuana on individuals and society as a whole,” said Rep. Allen. “Only then will we be

MADISON, Wis. — While Tim Michels’ company is under fire for a history of harassment and abuse, Michels Corp. is also under scrutiny across the border in Minnesota for its use of police resources in Minneapolis. Minneapolis residents are questioning Michels Corporation’s use of off-duty officers to guard their construction sites in a moment when

MADISON, Wis. – Salchert’s Meats in St. Cloud, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for a variety of meat products. This includes product purchased on or before September 14, 2022, from its retail location. The affected products include: Smoked chicken (frozen), vacuum sealed Dried beef Beef jerky This

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today led the Wisconsin House delegation in introducing a bill that would rename the U.S. Post Office in Krakow, WI in honor of its longtime postmaster, Romuald “Bud” Brzezinski. Brzezinski, who was a lifelong resident of Krakow, WI, had a distinguished career with the