U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sens. Britt and Cruz in leading Senate Republicans in joint statement reaffirming support for continued nationwide IVF access
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and all their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The senators wrote, “Senate Democrats
WisDems: Welcome First Lady Jill Biden back to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay later today to launch Seniors for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin to
Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to create 177 Jobs in Southeast Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an $885,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of Pleasant Prairie. The grant will support a rail project to enable corrugated packaging company
Wisconsin Initiative ads call Vos ‘Wisconsin’s biggest roadblock’
The ad features a narrator who says Vos, R-Rochester, is “bulldozing progress,” making life harder for working families by blocking affordable, accessible child care, sticking “detour signs up” on paid leave and stopping BadgerCare expansion.
Dept. of Justice: New York City resident sentenced to prison for defrauding Wisconsin residents in professional sports ticket scam
Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 12, 2024, Nikhil S. Mahtani (age: 28) of New York, New York, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud. According
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Bielinski to introduce resolution supporting Milwaukee Public Schools and advocating for adequate state funding
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Justin Bielinski, a former paraprofessional for the district, plans to introduce a resolution in support of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), as they work to rectify their financial reporting and accounting practices. The resolution emphasizes the importance of
Biden campaign: Statement on jump in Wisconsin worker pay under President Biden
New data this week shows that Wisconsin workers’ pay jumped 5.3% from this time last year, outpacing the national average. The 5.3% pay jump comes alongside news that inflation cooled in May, prices are flat, and core inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Highlights “Workforce Ready” initiatives
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today announced the launch of its Workforce Ready Wisconsin website, dedicated to highlighting regulatory innovations that address growing demand for licensed workers. “Our mission will always include protecting the public by enforcing
Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin as a convicted felon
Biden-Harris Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to the announcement of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine next week: “Donald Trump has shown us that he’s willing to do anything to gain power – it’s why
THU AM Update: Shankland slams Cooke over fundraising past in 3rd CD Dem debate
From WisPolitics … — State Rep. Katrina Shankland knocked fellow Dem 3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke for her past as a political consultant while calling for her competitors to reject corporate PAC donations. Shankland, of Stevens Point, Eau Claire
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans vote to hold attorney general in contempt of Congress
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans vote to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not releasing recordings of President Joe Biden’s interviews with Special Counsel Robert Hur, an effort Dems opposed.
Vos recall committee claims speaker didn’t properly file challenge
The Racine Recall Committee is claiming Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ challenge to its petition should be rejected because the Rochester Republican didn’t follow proper procedure in filing it.
WED PM Update: Vos recall committee claims speaker didn’t properly file challenge
From WisPolitics … — The Racine Recall Committee claimed today Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ challenge to its petition should be rejected because the Rochester Republican didn’t follow proper procedure in filing it. In a rebuttal to Vos’ challenge the committee
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Beloit School District sponsors illegal and discriminatory scholarships, solicits employees for funding
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) warned the School District of Beloit (“the District”) that it must cease all discriminatory programs. Following numerous complaints of race-based policies in the District, WILL warned the District specifically about its “Grow
AFP-WI: Endorses Duey Stroebel in key State Senate race
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of State Senator Duey Stroebel (SD-08) for the Wisconsin State Senate. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following statement: “We are excited to support Senator Stroebel for the Wisconsin