Gov. Evers: Announces release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ fourth annual report. Building upon findings from the previous task force reports, the 2024 report provides an update on achievements under Gov. Evers
Jacque campaign: U.S. Rep. Grothman endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-6). “I wholeheartedly endorse André Jacque for Congress. Our country is in deep
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s endless summer vacation
MADISON, Wis. — After dysfunction and division forced House Republicans to yank their own bills from the floor this week, Derrick Van Orden and the Republican-led House of Representatives threw in the towel and headed home early for their August vacation.
Wied in 8th CD debate voices support for axing U.S. Department of Education
Businessman Tony Wied, state Sen. André Jacque and former state Sen. Roger Roth largely agreed on topics presented during the discussion organized by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, including workforce participation, interest rates and tax cuts, among other issues.
FRI AM Update: Hovde’s latest ad & interviews with 92nd, 11th AD Dem primary candidates
From WisPolitics … — GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde is out with a new TV ad that accuses U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, of lying because “that’s what career politicians do when they get in trouble.” Hovde’s campaign said it’s
Weekly GOP address: Constitutional questions on your August ballot
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726gopaddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I represent the 17th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. When you vote in the August 13th election you will be asked to vote on two State of Wisconsin referendum questions that are
Weekly Dem address: Gov. Evers highlights $50 million to improve rural roads, support Wisconsin’s farmers and agricultural industries
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726demaddress.m4a MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the recent announcement of nearly $50 million in state investments through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) to help support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties. The projects
THU PM Update: Wied in 8th CD debate voices support for axing U.S. Department of Education
From WisPolitics … — Businessman Tony Wied voiced support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and potentially the Environmental Protection Agency during today’s primary debate for the open 8th CD. Wied, state Sen. André Jacque and former state Sen.
Harris Campaign: Local Wisconsinites highlight Vice President Harris’ fight for Wisconsin and slam Trump’s Project 2025 agenda
Today, local leaders and community members in Wausau and Green Bay came together to support Kamala Harris for President, highlighting the stark contrast between her positive vision for the future and Trump’s draconian Project 2025 agenda. This comes on the heels
WisDems: On GOP CD-8 Primary Debate
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the debate held today by dark money group Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce for GOP primary candidates in the Eighth Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Tony Wied and Andre Jacque
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congress starts August recess early after extreme Republican-backed proposals stall spending bills
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressional Republicans announced they are beginning their August recess today, adjourning until September after extreme Republican-backed proposals stalled progress on multiple spending bills. Multiple appropriations packages have failed to even be brought
Sen. Jacque: Victory for Constitutional rights in Green Bay Mayor’s City Hall snooping scandal
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the settlement of the Green Bay City Hall snooping case against Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration. “This is a landmark win for protecting
Defend Democracy Project: Top political, legal and academic voices come together to sound alarm about the growing threat of autocracy in America
WISCONSIN – This week leading thinkers from across the ideological spectrum joined hundreds of Americans for a day-long summit, Autocracy in America: A Warning and A Response. The past few weeks have made it clear that there is an urgent need
Sen. LeMahieu: Green Bay Mayor agrees to no further illegal spying after costing city taxpayers more than $500,000
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding a settlement announcement with the City of Green Bay after Mayor Eric Genrich illegally recorded citizens’ conversations in City Hall: “Mayor Genrich broke state and federal laws and
Rep. Emerson: Welcomes U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s “HSHS Act”
MADISON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”). Under this proposal, hospital systems planning to close would be required to notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and