A Better Wisconsin Together: Thanks Tim Walz for bringing positive, progressive vision to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of Donald Trump’s visit to Wisconsin last weekend, in which he delivered a multi-hour rambling of personal grievances and unpopular Project 2025 ideas, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for spending
Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s plans to visit Eau Claire
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plans to visit Eau Claire on Wednesday: “In Eau Claire, JD Vance will campaign on his and Trump’s extreme and dangerous Project
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Federal authorities working with local partners to reduce domestic violence in Milwaukee
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FRI REPORT: Wisconsin second only to Pennsylvania in presidential campaign visits
Quotes of the Week I’m afraid what it sounds to me like, what you are trying to do is to introduce the fear that there is some sort of illegitimacy going on in the election in the state of Wisconsin,
WisDems: Money meant to improve reading in schools is frozen amid a political fight. Now, districts have to take out loans.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, CBS 58 reported that months after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Republican efforts to block state funding were unconstitutional, Duey Stroebel and Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee are still withholding funds that would improve student reading. As a result of
Dept. of Workforce Development: Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment launches data dashboard
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today announced that the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment (CWI) has launched a new CWI Dashboard, an online data tool to measure the success of the state’s workforce programs that support workers
Lyerly campaign: Accepts debate proposal, looks forward to seeing Wied on stage
Green Bay, WI— Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign has officially accepted a debate proposal with WBAY and the Mauthe Center for September 27th. “The Lyerly Campaign is delighted that Tony Wied has finally agreed to debate! We look forward to showcasing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $13 million for Wisconsin tribes to cut energy costs and reduce pollution
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver over $13 million for two Wisconsin Tribes to invest in renewable energy solutions that will cut emissions, improve air quality, bring down energy costs, and create pathways to high-quality
Wisconsin Farmers Union: State legislative candidate roundtables focus on small business and family farm issues
On September 16th, 23rd, and 24th, voters will have a chance to hear candidates’ stances on issues impacting family farms and small businesses. Main Street Alliance (MSA), in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is co-hosting three roundtable events to
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 13
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss results from the latest Marquette University Law School poll, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawsuit to be removed from Wisconsin’s ballot, state Supreme Court hearings in two voting-related lawsuits and more.
UW-Madison: New institutional and public position statements policy
The following message from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin was emailed to all students, faculty and staff on Sept. 13, 2024. Dear campus community, I am writing today to share information about a new policy regarding the use of our institutional voice
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden supports a farm bill that will cut food stamps
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Cap Times reported that Derrick Van Orden and Republicans in the House Committee on Agriculture have spent over a year delaying the passage of a critical Farm Bill in their mission to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits,
FRI News Summary: Walz to visit Wausau and Superior; 8th CD candidates to debate Sept. 27
TOP STORIES What to know about Tim Walz’s post-debate swing through Wausau and Superior … plans to meet with Democratic volunteers in Wausau on Friday following stops in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan … On Saturday, Walz plans to hold
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Green Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Green Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing lead
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Submits comments to USDA’s proposed revisions to federal milk marketing orders
MADISON – On Sep. 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The letter, submitted jointly with Minnesota Farm Bureau, expressed opposition to USDA’s recommendations. Although