Barnes campaign: Ex-GOP voters blast Ron Johnson after campaign hires lawyer who tried to hand over fake electors on January 6
MADISON, WI — After NBC News reported yesterday that Ron Johnson’s campaign is currently retaining an attorney who tried to overturn the 2020 election results, two former Republican voters and current constituents of Johnson joined Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin in slamming Johnson for…
Milwaukee Ald. Stamper, Rainey: Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program Application Deadline Extended to December 30th
After a temporary pause, Wisconsin’s Help for Homeowners program has been extended through December 30. This unique program provides grants of up to $40,000 to income-eligible Wisconsin homeowners who have not been able to keep up with their mortgage, utility bills…
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Postcard mailing initiative helps ensure absentee voting remains secure
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week will continue a postcard mailing initiative started in August as an additional step to ensure absentee voting remains a secure and reliable way to vote. On Monday,…
Create Wisconsin rolling out economic development initiative aimed at the arts
A group called Create Wisconsin, which wants more state support for the arts industry, is rolling out a new multi-pronged economic development initiative. In an interview yesterday, Create Wisconsin Director Anne Katz said the group has submitted its Grow Wisconsin…
TUE PM Update: Michels says he would ‘never arrest a doctor’ for performing an abortion
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP guv candidate Tim Michels, responding to negative ads targeting his abortion position, today said he would “never arrest a doctor.” Current law stipulates anyone other than the mother who performs an…
Public Service Commission: Urges customers to seek assistance before moratorium on utility disconnections begins
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric, natural gas, and water utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the annual winter heating moratorium on…
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senator Baldwin, colleagues urge Department of Education to hold predatory for-profit college executives accountable for scamming students
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona urging him to use…
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Honors Kimberly-Clark 150th anniversary in Congressional Record
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today celebrated the 150th anniversary of Kimberly-Clark by entering a statement recognizing their contributions to Northeast Wisconsin into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. The entry was presented…
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher, Garamendi question Yellen on Chinese rail company exclusion from state-directed enterprise list
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by the National Review, Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and John Garamendi (D-CA) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary to Janet Yellen to ask why the Department of the Treasury has failed to list China Railway Rolling…