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WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin leaders from the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP), including Fmr. Lt Gov. Mandela Barnes, Fmr. Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Fmr. U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Fmr. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate, outlined the work
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of eleven public safety, technology, and business leaders to the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and the selection of a new Board Chair. The
On Monday, Governor Walz campaigned in battleground Wisconsin at the Manitowoc Pattern and Machining building. Surrounded by workers and union members, Governor Walz highlighted the Harris-Walz ticket’s proven track record of delivering for workers and union members and emphasized that
MADISON, Wis. – President Joe Biden and Senator Tammy Baldwin have revealed their true feelings about half of Wisconsin’s voters. While speaking to supporters at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention in 2016, Senator Tammy Baldwin was caught saying, “Donald Trump might be
MADISON, Wis. – It’s almost time for hunters across Wisconsin to head out for the 2024 nine-day gun deer season, opening Saturday, Nov. 23 and running through Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the latest nine-day window within which the season may
Dr. Jill Underly highlights budget proposal during elementary school visit in Appleton APPLETON— State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced a budget proposal that will provide sustainable funding to school districts as they work to support developing readers and implement mandated early
TOP STORIES Trump and Harris will both campaign in Wisconsin WednesdayVP Harris will look to inspire supporters in Madison while Trump holds a rally near Green Bay … Harris and her campaign will be in Madison for an hours-long “get
Tammy Baldwin now finds herself in illustrious company. Joe Biden echoed her criticism of Trump supporters, calling them “garbage.” The President of the United States and the junior U.S. senator from Wisconsin both can’t stand half of Wisconsin’s voters. Baldwin famously
Nationwide anniversary of Women, Infants, and Children program celebrated in Wisconsin’s 61 WIC agencies Today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) recognized the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program
Partners join the effort to save lives by promoting safe driving The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is joined today by safety partners, organizations and community members from across the state in celebrating their commitment to road safety during Wisconsin’s
Milwaukee, WI – Yesterday, WIsPolitics published an opinion piece from former Majority Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly Jim Steineke calling out deceptive ads from organizations planting false ideas about Wisconsin Election Integrity. The ads, running on some prominent Wisconsin political
MADISON, Wis. – For fiscal year 2024, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, UW Health is sharing key care, workforce and financial outcomes for the health system. This past fiscal year UW Health achieved many milestones that showcase the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a group of over 60 and count college women in Wisconsin released a open statement in response to Eric Hovde saying young college-aged women are single-issue voters on abortion ahead of his event at UW-Madison tonight: “Eric Hovde has
Initiative to ensure compliance with key provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring most insurance plans to cover contraception at no out-of-pocket cost MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced Wisconsin has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal funding to evaluate, support,
VP Harris: Choice in this election is either Trump “stewing over his enemies list or me there, working on behalf of the American people on my to-do list.” Interviews come as Harris has joined The Breakfast Club, Club Shay Shay,
MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez released the following statement in response to the cancellation of Sen. Marco Rubio’s Republican Party of Wisconsin event: “Even Marco Rubio is backing away after the hateful, racist attacks on Puerto Ricans at
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization in Wisconsin Demands a Denunciation from the Trump Campaign for Disparaging Millions of Americans as Innocent Humor Milwaukee, WI, October 29, 2024 — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of
Final days of Six-Week, 17 State, 12,000+ Mile, Nationwide Bus Tour Celebrate How The Biden-Harris Administration and Democrats in Congress Are Already “Driving Down Health Care Costs” Watch the event in Kenosha here. Kenosha, WI – This afternoon, Protect Our
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Mother Jones reported on Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin: the return of fair maps. Wisconsin Democrats have an opportunity to flip the Wisconsin State Assembly this election after years of Republican gerrymandering, fueling enthusiasm from state legislative races to the
MADISON, WI – After attending a roundtable discussion on educator workforce development at Robert M. La Follette High School hosted by Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “First, I
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, Wisconsin leaders from the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP), including Fmr. Lt Gov. Mandela Barnes, Fmr. Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Fmr. U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Fmr. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate, outlined the work DDP has been doing to reassure voters and how they
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of eleven public safety, technology, and business leaders to the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and the selection of a new Board Chair. The Board now reaches a full complement, with 12 non-permanent members
On Monday, Governor Walz campaigned in battleground Wisconsin at the Manitowoc Pattern and Machining building. Surrounded by workers and union members, Governor Walz highlighted the Harris-Walz ticket’s proven track record of delivering for workers and union members and emphasized that through Kamala Harris’ Opportunity Economy, building up the middle class
MADISON, Wis. – President Joe Biden and Senator Tammy Baldwin have revealed their true feelings about half of Wisconsin’s voters. While speaking to supporters at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention in 2016, Senator Tammy Baldwin was caught saying, “Donald Trump might be one of the most offensive and hateful and unacceptable presidential
MADISON, Wis. – It’s almost time for hunters across Wisconsin to head out for the 2024 nine-day gun deer season, opening Saturday, Nov. 23 and running through Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the latest nine-day window within which the season may occur, as established by state law. With this year’s season
Dr. Jill Underly highlights budget proposal during elementary school visit in Appleton APPLETON— State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced a budget proposal that will provide sustainable funding to school districts as they work to support developing readers and implement mandated early literacy initiatives in the biennium, even as the legislature continues
TOP STORIES Trump and Harris will both campaign in Wisconsin WednesdayVP Harris will look to inspire supporters in Madison while Trump holds a rally near Green Bay … Harris and her campaign will be in Madison for an hours-long “get out the vote” rally and concert beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Tammy Baldwin now finds herself in illustrious company. Joe Biden echoed her criticism of Trump supporters, calling them “garbage.” The President of the United States and the junior U.S. senator from Wisconsin both can’t stand half of Wisconsin’s voters. Baldwin famously had this to say regarding Trump supporters: “Donald Trump might be one
Nationwide anniversary of Women, Infants, and Children program celebrated in Wisconsin’s 61 WIC agencies Today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) recognized the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program by proclaiming the day Wisconsin WIC Day statewide. “This anniversary marks an
Partners join the effort to save lives by promoting safe driving The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is joined today by safety partners, organizations and community members from across the state in celebrating their commitment to road safety during Wisconsin’s fourth annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day. This day encourages
Milwaukee, WI – Yesterday, WIsPolitics published an opinion piece from former Majority Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly Jim Steineke calling out deceptive ads from organizations planting false ideas about Wisconsin Election Integrity. The ads, running on some prominent Wisconsin political sites, call on voters to pressure clerks to “only certify
MADISON, Wis. – For fiscal year 2024, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, UW Health is sharing key care, workforce and financial outcomes for the health system. This past fiscal year UW Health achieved many milestones that showcase the system’s innovation and leadership, according to Dr. Alan Kaplan, CEO,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a group of over 60 and count college women in Wisconsin released a open statement in response to Eric Hovde saying young college-aged women are single-issue voters on abortion ahead of his event at UW-Madison tonight: “Eric Hovde has insulted Wisconsinites time and time again, saying young people don’t
Initiative to ensure compliance with key provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring most insurance plans to cover contraception at no out-of-pocket cost MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced Wisconsin has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal funding to evaluate, support, and expand coverag… Please log in to access subscriber content.
VP Harris: Choice in this election is either Trump “stewing over his enemies list or me there, working on behalf of the American people on my to-do list.” Interviews come as Harris has joined The Breakfast Club, Club Shay Shay, Unlocking Us with Bréne Brown, DeDe in the Morning, and
MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez released the following statement in response to the cancellation of Sen. Marco Rubio’s Republican Party of Wisconsin event: “Even Marco Rubio is backing away after the hateful, racist attacks on Puerto Ricans at Donald Trump’s rally. These kinds of divisive comments aren’t just
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization in Wisconsin Demands a Denunciation from the Trump Campaign for Disparaging Millions of Americans as Innocent Humor Milwaukee, WI, October 29, 2024 — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Wisconsin strongly denounces the hurtful and derogatory comments made at
Final days of Six-Week, 17 State, 12,000+ Mile, Nationwide Bus Tour Celebrate How The Biden-Harris Administration and Democrats in Congress Are Already “Driving Down Health Care Costs” Watch the event in Kenosha here. Kenosha, WI – This afternoon, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One arrived in Kenosha to spotlight the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Mother Jones reported on Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin: the return of fair maps. Wisconsin Democrats have an opportunity to flip the Wisconsin State Assembly this election after years of Republican gerrymandering, fueling enthusiasm from state legislative races to the top of the ticket—including for community leaders like Joe Sheehan.
MADISON, WI – After attending a roundtable discussion on educator workforce development at Robert M. La Follette High School hosted by Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “First, I would like to express my gratitude to Superintendent Underly for hosting