WisDems: On VP Harris securing the Democratic nomination
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the necessary delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Vice President Kamala Harris made clear twelve days
Buttigieg on ‘UpFront declines to ‘get into hypotheticals’ about VP pick
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he wouldn’t “get into hypotheticals” surrounding a potential vice presidential pick during a two-day tour in Wisconsin.
MON AM Update: Buttigieg declines to ‘get into hypotheticals’ on ‘UpFront’ on VP pick
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he wouldn’t “get into hypotheticals” surrounding a potential vice presidential pick during a two-day tour in Wisconsin. His tour comes ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign stop in Eau
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Public testing of voting equipment can begin Saturday
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members and the public that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 13 Partisan Primary Election commences on Saturday, Aug. 3. Testing must occur prior
U.S. Reps. Steil, Fitzgerald: Lead effort to provide support to Rock River Health Center
WASHINGTON (August 02, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) today requested Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC) be considered for a grant opportunity that will help RRCC sustain, expand, and advance needed primary health care access
USDA NASS: Wisconsin cash rent and land values
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3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin: Statement regarding recent PAC involvement in the primary campaign
The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin are troubled by an out-of district PAC spending money to attack our primary candidates. We fully support a strong and robust primary with spirited debate on all sides. We expect substantive differences between
FRI REPORT: Groups spend $18.4 million on lobbying in first half of ‘24
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City of Milwaukee Common Council: First LGBTQ Historic Landmark in State History to be erected August 5
The Black Nite Brawl occurred August 5, 1961 when Josie Carter, a young Black transgender woman, stood up for her community and protected their space when homophobic bullies arrived to harass the bar’s patrons. At the time, the Black Nite (located just
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backed home energy rebates program launches in Wisconsin lowering families’ utility bills
Baldwin applauds new program funded through Inflation Reduction Act to provide energy rebates to families WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the launch of a program funded through the Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower families’ utility bills by
Sen. Smith, Reps. Doyle, Billings and Emerson: Statement
As Democrats in the State Legislature, we have fought year after year to expand BadgerCare and ensure that no Wisconsinite goes without the healthcare they need. In the face of staunch opposition from the Republican-led Legislature, our colleague, State Rep.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin is the first state to launch Home Energy Rebate Program
Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrates clean energy milestone in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Conservation Voters, along with state and national partners, celebrated Wisconsin becoming the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the Home Energy
WisDems: GOP State Senate candidates race to the far-right
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Examiner detailed the bizarre race to the far-right in the Senate District 18 GOP primary between Republicans Blong Yang and Anthony Phillips. In a recent debate in the Fox Valley, Yang and Phillips traded barbs and staked out
Fair Wisconsin PAC: Endorses VP Kamala Harris for President, first round of legislative races
Fair Wisconsin PAC, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States today. Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, issued the following statement: “Vice
Speak Free or Die PAC ad brands Wied as ‘slick, a ‘total loser’
The Speak Free or Die PAC, which is backing former state Sen. Roger Roth in the 8th CD race, is launching a new ad campaign knocking Tony Wied as “slick” and a “total loser.”