Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Spongy moth aerial spraying to begin in May
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat select areas in nine western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) starting in May. Residents can expect loud, low-flying planes in the affected
Barca campaign: Announces first slate of endorsements
Today, Peter Barca is announcing endorsements from over two dozen federal, state, and local leaders in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s first congressional district. “I’m grateful to have the support of so many public servants across Wisconsin and I look
Milwaukee Anti-War Committee: Rallies for Earth Day on April 22nd
Milwaukee, WI – Today, on April 22nd at 5pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will rally and march for our annual Earth Day event. As one of the greatest contributors of pollution around the globe, the U.S. war machine is responsible
Tucker campaign: Holds campaign kick-off and rally for Wisconsin’s 75th State Assembly District
[Grantsburg, Wis.] – April 18, 2024, Duke Tucker, a Republican from Grantsburg, WI held a campaign kick-off rally at Hummer’s Event Center for his run to represent the newly redrawn 75t h Assembly District, which includes all of Polk and
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Saturday foreign aid bills
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after voting no on sending unaccountable aid to Ukraine and yes on sending aid to Israel. “For years now, I have been a proponent of fixing our broken immigration
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: America stands by its friends
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after the passage of the House National Security Supplemental. “I am proud that the House took bipartisan action to support our allies in the face of authoritarian aggression from China, Russia,
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to advance national, global security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), released the following statement after voting on a series of national and global security bills. Congressman Van Orden voted in favor of H.R. 8034 – Israel Security Supplemental, H.R. 8036 – Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes for much-needed Ukraine aid, against unconditional weapons for Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance separate pieces of legislation to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel,
U.S. Rep. Steil: Legislation to block financing for Hamas passes the House
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following the entirety of his legislation the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632) passing the House of Representatives. The bill will disrupt the ability
WisDems: Breaking New York Times report: Eric Hovde’s bank sued for wrongful death and elder abuse
MADISON, Wis. — A must-read, breaking news report from the New York Times details how Sunwest Bank, the bank that Eric Hovde owns and serves as CEO and Chairman of, is currently being sued for elder abuse and wrongful death over a nursing home
A Better Wisconsin Together: Renews call for cannabis legalization
MADISON, Wis. — Most of us in Wisconsin can agree that bringing more revenue into the state, combatting disproportionate rates of incarceration, and providing relief for the sick are things that our elected officials should be fighting for. But, Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Peter Barca in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. “As a Wisconsin legislator, Peter Barca stood steadfastly on the side of our state’s working families.
Flood campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 65
Kenosha, WI – April 20, 2024 – Today former KUSD School Board Member and local community organizer Kyle Flood announced his candidacy to serve as the next representative for the 65th Wisconsin State Assembly District. He thanks Representative Ohnstad for
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Exposes failures of Democratic governance
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) forcefully condemned the Democratic governance that is weakening America and emboldening our enemies. The senator confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the realities of the Biden administration’s open
Amy Barrilleaux: Wisconsin on Earth Day: The good, the bad, and the unexpected
It can feel like political battle lines run so deep in Wisconsin they are impossible to cross — still, environmental victories are happening.