NRSC: Mandela Barnes just as dangerous on Twitter

Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. And it turns out that he is just as dangerous on social media as he is IRL. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “I would probably say I spend too much time online,” Barnes,

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Office of the Mayor: Mayor Rhodes-Conway successfully concludes contract negotiations with three city unions representing police, fire and metro

With the ratification of the Madison Professional Police Officers Association (MPPOA) agreementearlier this week, the Mayor has now successfully settled contracts with the City’s three unions,including IAFF Local 311 and Teamsters Local 695. “I am pleased that the City has been able to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreementswith our three

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U.S. Dept. of Education: Dept. awards nearly $1 billion to 56 states and territories to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments

The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. Through the BSCA, and under the leadership of President Biden,

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Office of the County Executive: Parisi announces $1 million for domestic abuse intervention services to expand efforts as part of 2023 budget

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Executive Director Shannon Barry and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett to announce that his 2023 budget will prioritize emergency services for those facing the fear and uncertainty of how to leave abusive living situations. Parisi is allocating $1 million

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NRSC: Dems keep attacking, GOP candidates keep gaining

Washington, D.C. – We are 40 days out from Election Day, and one trend is becoming clear: Voters are tuning out the Democrat attack ads trying to distract from the failed Biden agenda in Washington of inflation, rising crime, open borders, and more.  In Georgia, Raphael Warnock and his allies have

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Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Enhanced prescription drug monitoring program gains traction among health systems after fee elimination

Madison, Wis. –  The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently announced the elimination of start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) into electronic health record systems, expanding access to the ePDMP while simultaneously combating prescription opioid misuse. Since the announcement on June

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WisDems: Tim Michels says decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a “spectacular” record

MADISON, Wis. — At an event in Beaver Dam yesterday, Tim Michels said that decades of lawsuits over harassment and abuse at his company is a  “spectacular’ record,” and Michels even tried to claim that there is a “tremendous culture at Michels of respect, respect for women, respect for minorities, respect for each other.” TIM MICHELS:

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: State agency leaders meet with researchers at USDA forest products lab to support greater climate resiliency

Madison, Wis. — Today, state agency leadership from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) visited with researchers at the USDA Forest Products Lab as part of their ongoing Stronger Wisconsin outreach campaign. “Over the past year, our

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DNR: 2021-2022 Winter Wolf Survey results and wolf management plan update

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021-2022 overwinter number of pack-associated wolves is estimated between 812 and 1,193 within the pack-occupied range, with the most likely estimate being 972 wolves in a total number of packs estimated to be between 243 – 352 packs,

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Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes launches “Ron against Roe” tour

MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the “Ron Against Roe” tour, a tour holding Ron Johnson accountable for his record of working to rip away Wisconsinites’ ability to access abortion. Mandela will kick off the first leg of the tour on Saturday, October 1, in

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NRSC: Mandela Barnes just as dangerous on Twitter

Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. And it turns out that he is just as dangerous on social media as he is IRL. As reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “I would probably say I spend too much time online,” Barnes, 35, said in a February 2021 interview. “I can be

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Rep. Pocan introduces bill to create national museum of American LGBTQ+ history and culture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase our

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