Voces de la Frontera Action: Condemns GOP platform embracing Trump’s extremist anti-immigrant agenda
(Milwaukee, July 9, 2024) – Voces de la Frontera Action strongly condemns the Republican National Committee’s racist and anti-immigrant platform, which echoes Donald Trump’s extreme policy agenda and record. This simplistic document reflects Trump’s bigotry and tone and perpetuates a
Washington County: To host ceremonial signing of Samaritan Campus sale
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County will host a brief ceremonial signing of the sale of the Samaritan Campus to EOM Healthcare Group tomorrow. County Executive Josh Schoemann, County Board Chair Jeff Schleif and EOM Healthcare Group owner Jacob Jeidel will sign
Rep. Steffen: Hearing puts spotlight on failures at DOC
Concerns over Wisconsin’s prison system continue to amplify Madison, WI— State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to today’s informational hearing on the Department of Corrections: “The issues plaguing the DOC can no longer be ignored.
Recall Vos committee vows appeal after judge rejects suit
Those seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are vowing to appeal a Dane County judge’s ruling rejecting their request to order a recall election.
Wied campaign: Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied raises Nearly $1 Million in Q2Wied campaign:
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied today announced raising nearly $1M in his first-ever fundraising quarter. Wied raised more than $919,000 across his fundraising committees, which include his campaign, victory committee, and LPAC. Wied had major figures in
WED AM Update: Recall Vos committee vows appeal after judge rejects suit
From WisPolitics … — Those seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are vowing to appeal a Dane County judge’s ruling rejecting their request to order a recall election. Judge Stephen Ehlke based yesterday’s ruling on the state Supreme Court’s
TUE PM Update: Dane County judge rules Vos recall barred under December Supreme Court decision
From WisPolitics … — A Dane County judge today ruled the state Supreme Court’s decision barring any future use of the legislative maps in place for the 2022 elections prohibits recalling Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from the seat he was
Billboards, buses bedecked with political messages ahead of RNC
The Democratic National Committee announced a series of ads knocking Trump and praising President Joe Biden will appear on the sides of 57 buses circulating around Milwaukee during the convention. Meanwhile, the DNC and Republican Voters Against Trump are both up with billboards around the city.
MMAC: May Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee area economic indicators weakened in May, according to a Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) monthly report. Seven of 23 May indicators improved over year-ago levels, down from the 10 improvements posted in April. “After some positive
Jacque campaign: Current and former County Sheriffs endorse André Jacque for Congress
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement by three additional Northeast Wisconsin Republican county sheriffs: Oconto County Sheriff Todd Skarban, Shawano County Sheriff George Lenzner, and Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig; bringing his
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants. The 2023 report summarizes compliance
Protect Our Care WI: New Navigator Polling shows deep opposition For MAGA Republicans’ “Project 2025” health care agenda
New Navigator polling finds that Americans deeply oppose the health care policies in Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a second Trump term. Specifically, 83 percent oppose removing protections for people with pre-existing conditions, 81 percent oppose putting a new
Coalition to March on the RNC: Condemns judge’s decision to reject our argument
Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC is gathered here today to condemn the court’s decision to reject our claim that the city is infringing on our First Amendment rights. What we have seen happen in Milwaukee
Shankland campaign: Releases 7th TV ad, focused on democracy
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her seventh ad across TV and multiple mediums in advance of the August 13 Democracy primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ad highlights Shankland’s defense of voting rights in
JFC Democrats: Praise Biden-Harris Administration for investment in biohealth tech hub, condemn continued GOP funding delays
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved matching funds for the Biden-Harris administration’s $49 million grant to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub. This funding will support a coalition of 15 organizations dedicated to advancing personalized healthcare in the state.