Harris campaign: Douglas County leaders highlight VP Harris’ strong support for reproductive freedom, slam Trump’s plan to ban abortion
Today, Douglas County leaders reminded local voters of Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong commitment to protecting reproductive freedom and slammed Trump and Vance’s extreme Project 2025 plan to ban abortion across all 50 states. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the
WisDems: Double shot / chaser: Republicans call clean water a “Pet Project”
MADISON, Wis. — In a new website created by the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee, Republicans are now attacking efforts to ensure clean drinking water for Wisconsinites as a “pet project.” SHOT: Residents of western Wisconsin call on legislators to take PFAS contamination seriously…
DCCC: NEW: “Derrick Van Orden could face tight election against a Democratic challenger”
Washington Examiner: “Van Orden could face an uphill battle against a challenger come November” New DCCC polling reveals Derrick Van Orden is uniquely vulnerable as he heads into the general election. Falling behind significantly with independent voters, Van Orden is
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Scott Brown unanimously appointed Milwaukee County’s new corporation counsel
Brown to provide legal guidance and leadership for Milwaukee County elected officials and departments MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley, County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are announcing that Scott Brown has been unanimously appointed
Wage challenging Tittl in 25th AD Republican primary
Former Manitowoc County Supervisor David Wage is challenging six-term state Rep. Paul Tittl in the GOP primary for the solidly Republican 25th AD.
Dept. of Justice: Reedsburg man sentenced for crash that killed 13-year-old girl
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced Kevin Green, 19, of Reedsburg, Wis. has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle for driving the vehicle that struck and killed a
Evers announces minimum fee schedule to boost pay for those caring for older adults, those with disabilities
Gov. Tony Evers announced today he’s directing the Department of Health Services to use $258 million in COVID-19 funds to boost wages for direct care workers and providers serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Harris to visit western Wisconsin next week
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign swing with her running mate next week will take her to Eau Claire on Wednesday.
THU AM Update: Evers announces minimum fee schedule to boost pay for those caring for older adults, those with disabilities
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he’s directing the Department of Health Services to use $258 million in COVID-19 funds to boost wages for direct care workers and providers serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The
Gov. Evers: Directs more than $250 million to support long-term care services and the caregiving workforce in Wisconsin
Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to invest $258 million in funding already designated
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund: Announce $45M program for 2024 elections; launches new voter outreach program to bolster voter contacts in eight key states
Everytown Will Hire and Deploy 30 New Organizers in Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to Reach 10 Million Voters and Get Out the Vote for Gun Sense Candidates at All Levels of the Ballot
WED PM Update: Guv’s report finds rising cost of child care has driven ‘steep decline’ in affordability for those in subsidy program
From WisPolitics … — The rising cost of child care in the state has driven a “steep decline” in affordability for those participating in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program for the working poor, state officials announced today. The
Agard campaign: Senator Melissa Agard, Mayor Luke Diaz and Supervisor Chad Kemp voice support for ballot drop boxes
VERONA – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Verona Mayor Luke Diaz and Dane County Supervisor Chad Kemp hosted a press conference outside of Verona City Hall to discuss the use of drop boxes in local elections and the importance of
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Legislative study on sandhill crane kicks off Thursday
[Wales, Wisc.] A bipartisan committee of state legislators, along with agricultural, birding, and hunting representatives will meet this week to begin looking at the issues associated with Wisconsin’s rapidly growing sandhill crane population. The Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill
WCMA: Cheers $33 million dairy industry impact of new Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy businesses. The funding is part of the first $50 million round awarded through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement