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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in our state for the 2024-2025 season. Nationwide, 16 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. “We are saddened to announce the season’s first death of a child
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured an additional endorsement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference. The Conference represents 18 IBEW Local Unions and over 15,000 members of the International Brotherhood
Washington, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the passage of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “I am proud to have been a co-sponsor of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says she will not be attending Trump’s inauguration Monday, instead planning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, had previously announced he would also not be attending the inauguration. He is instead doing a day of service in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 47 other state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block, Inc., for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs
EXCLUSIVE — The Republican State Leadership Committee plans to invest millions into Wisconsin’s and Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court races as part of its efforts to secure conservative control in 2025. In a memo to investors being sent out on Thursday and
Wisconsin voters should have an option to override politicians.
A simple majority could radically change Wisconsin’s government.
Use Wisconsin’s surplus to pay off debt.
If the Wisconsin Department of Justice and these agencies and programs within DOJ are delivering results, why create a duplicative Office of Violence Prevention?
Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of a new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention and his $10 million funding plan is just another example of government overreach that won’t solve the real problem. Creating another state office to tackle violence will only add more bureaucracy and waste taxpayer dollars.
It’s time to confront the never-ending use of taunts hurled at progressives and demand that right-wingers discuss the real issues involved.
Last Tuesday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg admitted Facebook “came under pressure from the Biden administration to censor certain content related to COVID-19,” and limited information about the “Hunter Biden laptop,” among other ways they had done “too much censorship.” Free speech won the day, and needs to have more victories.
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. The proposal works to help Wisconsinites with rising costs by reducing the tax burden for fixed and low-income renters and homeowners, cutting the costs of grocery bills for
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement, responding to concerns regarding the potential placement of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility within County District 18, citing conflicting information about the facility and creating sensible
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help seniors and working families across our state, including as the lead author of legislation to expand Wisconsin’s Homestead Tax Credit. The three-bill package would reduce
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package. This legislation includes the first of many proposals Rep. Andraca and her colleagues will put forward this session to help Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog that may result from the W3201 Maintenance Project in La Crosse County. Incidental take refers to the
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that about $1 million in expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and construction, filling critical
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in our state for the 2024-2025 season. Nationwide, 16 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. “We are saddened to announce the season’s first death of a child from flu in Wisconsin, and our deepest sympathy goes out
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured an additional endorsement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference. The Conference represents 18 IBEW Local Unions and over 15,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers across Wisconsin. Since announcing her candidacy, Judge
Washington, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the passage of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. “I am proud to have been a co-sponsor of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, and I applaud Congresswoman Mace for spearheading this effort. We
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore says she will not be attending Trump’s inauguration Monday, instead planning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, had previously announced he would also not be attending the inauguration. He is instead doing a day of service in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 47 other state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block, Inc., for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use. More than 50 million consumers in the
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs of grocery bills for families with Healthy School Meals for
EXCLUSIVE — The Republican State Leadership Committee plans to invest millions into Wisconsin’s and Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court races as part of its efforts to secure conservative control in 2025. In a memo to investors being sent out on Thursday and reviewed by the Washington Examiner, incoming RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón
Wisconsin voters should have an option to override politicians.
A simple majority could radically change Wisconsin’s government.
Use Wisconsin’s surplus to pay off debt.
If the Wisconsin Department of Justice and these agencies and programs within DOJ are delivering results, why create a duplicative Office of Violence Prevention?
Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of a new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention and his $10 million funding plan is just another example of government overreach that won’t solve the real problem. Creating another state office to tackle violence will only add more bureaucracy and waste taxpayer dollars.
It’s time to confront the never-ending use of taunts hurled at progressives and demand that right-wingers discuss the real issues involved.
Last Tuesday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg admitted Facebook “came under pressure from the Biden administration to censor certain content related to COVID-19,” and limited information about the “Hunter Biden laptop,” among other ways they had done “too much censorship.” Free speech won the day, and needs to have more victories.
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. The proposal works to help Wisconsinites with rising costs by reducing the tax burden for fixed and low-income renters and homeowners, cutting the costs of grocery bills for families, and decreasing prescription drug prices. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement, responding to concerns regarding the potential placement of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility within County District 18, citing conflicting information about the facility and creating sensible processes that benefit all: “As a Supervisor and veteran with
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Legislative Democrats introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help seniors and working families across our state, including as the lead author of legislation to expand Wisconsin’s Homestead Tax Credit. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for renters and homeowners by expanding the
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package. This legislation includes the first of many proposals Rep. Andraca and her colleagues will put forward this session to help Wisconsinites struggling with rising costs. Rep. Andraca released the following statement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog that may result from the W3201 Maintenance Project in La Crosse County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that about $1 million in expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward funding is available to Wisconsin school districts to help train students for future careers in advanced manufacturing and construction, filling critical workforce needs. Grant amounts will range from $5,000 to $100,000