WisDems: On new ballot drop box guidance
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s unanimous vote to adopt guidance regarding the use of safe and secure absentee ballot drop boxes, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Fueled by Donald Trump’s lies about
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas turn over records on inadmissible travelers at U.S. airports
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability
MKE 2024 Host Committee: Smashes fundraising goals
Milwaukee — The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee offered a fundraising update today, announcing that they have raised over $85 million, smashing all initial fundraising goals. The total represents a record amount raised by any Host Committee for a Republican convention in
Rep. Sapik: Statement public hearing on Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Madison, WI – Earlier this week, I attended the State Assembly Committee on Corrections public hearing. The invited speakers provided testimony from current and former correctional staff, family members of prisoners who have passed away while incarcerated, and a former
IRG: In election year, Wisconsinites focused on kitchen table issues
THE NEWS: In polling commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government ahead of next week’s Republican National Convention, the people of Wisconsin make clear what issues are their top priorities. THE QUOTE: “Wisconsinites are focused on the issues that impact their daily
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Victory Fund PAC announces 2024 candidate endorsements
(Brookfield, WI) – Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of twenty-six candidates for federal/state/local office in the
Lowlands Group: Restaurants open, offering specials RNC week
$5 Lowlands Brewing Collaborative biers at Café Benelux; Discount for first responders and security personnel WHAT: Lowlands Group’s eight Wisconsin restaurants will be open regular hours and ready to welcome out-of-town visitors and locals next week. Known for their
Sen. Stafsholt: Calls for audit of DNR fish and wildlife accounts
New Richmond, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt is calling for a comprehensive audit of the Fish and Wildlife accounts in Wisconsin, including Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson expenditures tied to federal excise taxes on hunting, fishing and firearms purchases. This comes in response to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Upcoming Milwaukee-Area DNR facility and property closures
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that several Milwaukee-area facilities and properties will have full or partial closures over the next two months due to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Wisconsin State Fair.
ACLU of Wisconsin: Reminds law enforcement agencies of responsibility to respect protesters’ rights during RNC
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin today sent a letter to leaders of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) reminding them of their responsibility to respect the constitutional rights of Republican National Convention demonstrators,
Milwaukee County, Waukesha County: Unveil enhanced emergency communication system to promote public safety
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County and Waukesha County are announcing new enhancements to the region’s public safety and emergency communication infrastructure through the transition to the Wisconsin Public Safety Network (WiPSN). WiPSN is a radio network that helps first responders stay connected
Markasa Tucker-Harris: Is the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee good for Black residents?
Hosting the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will have a host of negative impacts on our Black communities. First, the city will center its attention on the RNC and its agenda which seeks to disempower, silence, and harm us. Second, increased police presence and surveillance from the event will impact Black communities the most.
Dan O’Donnell: No, Wisconsin law does not allow ballot drop boxes
Despite screeching for months about the destruction of stare decisis when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Wisconsin Justice Janet Protasiewicz joined with her fellow three liberals in rejecting what in any other circumstance they all might have termed “settled law.”
Terry Hansen: Election cynicism stems from GOP misinformation
It’s clear that there are significant doubts about election integrity among the U.S. population, largely because of the false narratives relentlessly pushed by former president Donald Trump and his followers.
Bruce Thompson: The imperial Legislature is shot down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?