Espana campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9
(WISCONSIN) – Deisy Espana officially announces her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9. The open seat, previously held by Representative Marisabel Cabrera who successfully won her race for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 43, presents an opportunity for new leadership
AFL-CIO: Gov. Evers takes action to protect child labor law in Wisconsin with Senate Bill 436 veto
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale and Directing Business Representative of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 10 Alex Hoekstra released the following statement as Governor Tony Evers vetoes Senate Bill 436 which would have eliminated work
Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention: Demands Milwaukee PD: Hands off our march
Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the Republican National Convention is calling for Milwaukee PD to respect their right to freedom of speech and expression for the upcoming July 15, 2024, march. The Coalition has several demands that
Gov. Evers: Vetoes Republican-backed bill to roll back child labor protections, bring more kids into state’s workforce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered remarks at the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists 2024 Spring Conference in Madison and vetoed Senate Bill 436, which would have eliminated the requirement that employers obtain a work permit in order to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Champions investments for child care, mental health and affordable housing
WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is highlighting funding she brought home in the annual funding package which was signed into law last month to support Wisconsin families, including investments in affordable housing,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins CNN, discusses letter to Biden on WCK attack and Biden visit to Madison
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s Jim Acosta to discuss the letter he and 39 of his colleagues sent to President Biden after Israel killed seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian relief workers in Gaza. They
Earth Justice: U.S. government breaks its silence on Line 5 pipeline dispute
Chicago, IL — The US Department of Justice has weighed in for the first time on a legal challenge brought by a Wisconsin-based Tribal Nation against Enbridge, a private corporation whose outdated Line 5 oil pipeline presents an immediate threat
Dept. of Workforce Development: As Wisconsin teens prepare for summer work, DWD connects with teens, parents and employers through “Welcome to the Workforce” webinar and events
MADISON – As teens prepare to enter the workforce for the summer months, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative in April and May aimed at students, parents and employers. This effort
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin COVID-19 treatment telehealth program ends April 10
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Baldwin campaign: Statement on Donald Trump, Eric Hovde, abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump’s new video on abortion, in which he said he is “proudly the person responsible” for the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade which immediately
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Kenosha Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Kenosha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Working to improve and restore public lands with new initiative
Wisconsin has 1.4 million acres of public land available for hunting and recreation, including some of the best waterfowl habitat in the country. But there are many parts of our public lands that are unproductive and need significant restoration work.
WI National Guard: Wisconsin Air Guard names Outstanding Airmen of Year
Airmen from New Lisbon, Milwaukee, Caledonia, Suring and Oostburg have been recognized as the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023. Staff Sgt. Boaz Rodriguez, a vehicle maintainer with the 128th Air Control Squadron, is the
Banks campaign: Launches campaign for 11th Assembly District
This morning Rick Banks formally announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District. The seat will be open following the decision of Representative Dora Drake to run for State Senate. Rick is the son of
Pahmeier campaign: Announces candidacy for 71st Assembly District
Plover – Bob Pahmeier, a devoted public servant, Army veteran, and longtime resident of Central Wisconsin, announces his candidacy for the Wisconsin’s 71st State Assembly District. With a deep commitment to fostering supportive relationships and decades of experience in public