Milwaukee County Supervisor Taylor: Condemns violence against Charlie Kirk, urges return to civil political discourse
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement today regarding the recent violent incident involving Charlie Kirk: “What happened is beyond disgusting and more than a tragedy. It shows that no one in the political arena
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “This year’s NDAA delivers on House Republicans and
Rep. August: Assembly Majority Leader condemns shooting of Charlie Kirk
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to shooting of Charlie Kirk: “This afternoon Charlie Kirk was senselessly murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University. Regardless of political differences, this act of violence is
Crowley campaign: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson endorses David Crowley for governor
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Mayor Johnson touted Crowley as the kind of leader willing to build the necessary partnerships to
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Rejects trillion dollar defense budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against House passage of the $892.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill’s topline does not
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Releases statement denouncing political violence
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released this statement regarding the killing of political commentor Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah earlier today: “Political violence is never acceptable, whether it’s against a presidential candidate, a poll worker,
Sen. Wirch: Violence is not the answer
Madison – Free speech is the foundation of our country. Today, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while exercising this fundamental right. He was a husband, father, and a person of faith. We must come together to stop the political violence…. Please log
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Bill to limit local government emergency powers receives public hearing
MADISON, WI – This morning, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a hearing on Assembly Bill 306. This legislation would put a 60-day limit on emergency proclamations by local government executives, and clearly defines who the chief local executive is
Rep. Allen: Bipartisan bill on spinal cord injury research grants advances
Madison, WI – The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities today advanced a bill funding spinal cord injury research grants for Wisconsin researchers. The legislation advanced out of committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote. Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) cosponsored the
WisDems: Chair condemns murder of Charlie Kirk
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Charlie Kirk being killed at Utah Valley University today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “A family is mourning the horrific loss of a son, husband, and father because of the political violence that plagues
Rep. Maxey: Court hits pause on EPA’s overreach
Madison, WI – A federal appeals court has sided with Wisconsin in the fight against burdensome ozone regulations, granting a stay on the EPA’s decision to classify parts of southeastern Wisconsin as a “serious” nonattainment area under the 2015 ozone
College Republicans of UW-Madison: Pray for Charlie Kirk
MADISON, WI – We are saddened to learn that Charlie Kirk, a father, husband, and founder of TPUSA, was seriously wounded by a gunshot to the neck while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk has dedicated his life
Rep. Allen: Hosts September 23rd “Beer with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Tuesday, September 23rd from 6-7 P.M. at the Cue Club of Wisconsin located at 2454 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188. The event will be BYOB
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Invests $15,000 to support BankWork$ program
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has strengthened its partnership with Employ Milwaukee’s BankWork$ program by contributing $15,000 in financial support. The announcement came during the graduation ceremony for the summer cohort of students, where participants were recognized
WisGOP: Calls for the end of political violence
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the tragic news that Charlie Kirk has been the victim of a violent shooting during a political event was shocking. “The political violence that we have seen in recent years must come to an end. We at