Harris campaign: Chair Ben Wikler slams Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda ahead of tomorrow’s presidential debate
Today in Madison, ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ debate against Donald Trump, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined a Wisconsin farmer and a small business owner to highlight the threat that Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda poses
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to strengthen campaign finance laws
WASHINGTON (September 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations (SHIELD) Act. The SHIELD Act would prohibit political committees from accepting contributions from debit or credit cards without the disclosure of the card verification
U.S. Reps. Tiffany, Van Orden: Demand answers from Dane County sheriff on migrant’s arrest amid “non-cooperation” policy
WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett demanding answers on Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate, a Venezuelan migrant who is not a U.S. Citizen according to the Prairie du Chien
USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag News – Crop Progress & Condition
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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Registration open for Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will hold a Global Dairy Summit on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, featuring national leaders in
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: Wisconsin celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week
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Common Cause Wisconsin: Dismally low scores for three Wisconsin members of Congress on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
Madison — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 Democracy Scorecard, recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms. “Our 2024 Democracy Scorecard shows a surge of support in Congress for reforms that strengthen the
WisDems: Eric Hovde got rich off father’s DC insider connections
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, the Daily Kos broke down how Eric Hovde used his father’s insider Washington, D.C. connections to get rich and eventually become the megamillionaire California bank owner we all know him as today. “Eric Hovde has spent the majority of
Dept. of Transportation: Don’t let child passenger safety take the back seat
September Law of the Month: Child Passenger Safety In 2023, a child under 13 was injured or killed in a driving-related crash every five hours in Wisconsin. Proper seat belt and car seat usage can save children’s lives. The Wisconsin
Gov. Evers and Dept. of Natural Resources: Announce Inflation Reduction Act urban forestry grant recipients
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Urban Forestry Grant (UF) recipients, funded through the Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Wisconsin’s forests are a critical resource for our state, promoting clean
Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE: File federal complaint detailing hostile environment fostered by school board
Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed a joint complaint to the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education in support of trans and nonbinary students, educators, staff, and families in schools in the Kettle Moraine School
Harris campaign: Hosts “Black Men Vote Weekend of Action”
This weekend, the Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic coordinated campaign in Wisconsin hosted a Weekend of Action to engage Black men, whose support and turnout will be critical to Vice President Harris’ victory in November, and highlight how Donald Trump’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces more than $34 million for airports across Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over $34 million in federal funding for airports across Wisconsin to make needed safety and operation improvements. Funding to support these upgrades comes from the Baldwin-backed 2024 annual government funding bill. “Local
UW-Madison: Supports half-billion-dollar U.S. clean energy project to benefit rural Wisconsin communities
WESTBY, WIS. — The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering is a partner in a major new project led by Dairyland Power Cooperative that will create well-paying jobs, significantly reduce emissions and lower energy costs for rural Wisconsin communities. Dairyland
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Selected for Early Childhood Education Fellowship Program
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of The Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellowship (ELN) Program. The ELN Fellowship is a prestigious program designed to support local elected officials who are