WisGOP: Statement on Barack Obama’s visit to Madison

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil

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Rep. Maxey: Ending one-size-fits-all sales tax

Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing

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IRG Action Fund: Presents awards to five legislators

MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) –

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Dept. of Transportation: Innovative website wins two national awards

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsinites presented with two different futures amid visits from Harris, Walz, and Vance

MADISON, Wis. — In the span of just three days, Wisconsin has seen visits from Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, and GOP Sen. JD Vance – presenting Wisconsinites with a stark choice between two different visions for our future. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, these

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Public Service Commission: Urges customers to seek assistance before statewide utility disconnection moratorium begins November 1, 2024

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services

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U.S. Sen Johnson, Rep. Steil: Demand classified briefings on potential foreign influence in U.S. elections

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors. In the letter to Treasu… Please log in to access

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Hovde campaign: New ad: Tammy Baldwin doesn’t deny massive conflict of interest, tells WI voters “stay out of my personal life”

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s comments regarding her potential massive conflict of interest with her Wall St. partner Maria Brisbane in last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. When pressed on her massive potential conflict of interest with Maria Brisbane, who advises the uber-wealthy in industries regulated b… Please

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WisGOP: Statement on Barack Obama’s visit to Madison

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event with Governor Tim Walz in Madison today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “As Americans grapple with high energy costs, the border crisis, and turmoil overseas, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are turning to Barack

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Rep. Maxey: Ending one-size-fits-all sales tax

Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing their sales and use tax rates. “Families are feeling the

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Voters of Tomorrow: Launches efforts to combat youth voter intimidation, misinformation in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students. Voters of Tomorrow will send more than 350,000 texts to young

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For Our Future Wisconsin: Mobilizing voters as early vote begins today

MADISON, WI – Today, as Wisconsin voters can start voting in the 2024 election, For Our Future Wisconsin is ramping up its voter mobilization efforts in support of the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. All voting information can be found at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/.  “For Our Future is out talking

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Safe Communities: Sixteen Dane County locations offering free, safe, environmentally-friendly medicine disposal on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26

Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at 16 collection sites around Dane County

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WisDems: Round up — Local Wisconsin Democrats are making waves

MADISON, Wis. — This November, Wisconsinites will have a chance to vote using fair legislative maps for the first time in over a decade and finally put a stop to the games that MAGA Republicans have been playing at the expense of our state. From the outskirts of Milwaukee to southwest Wisconsin

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Trail planning begins for Rib Mountain State Park

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has begun the conceptual trail planning process for a property-wide trail plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The concept phase begins the implementation of the property master plan approved by the Natural Resources Board in December 2022. The concept plan

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IRG Action Fund: Presents awards to five legislators

MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) – Champion for Kids Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing)

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Dept. of Transportation: Innovative website wins two national awards

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. It shows… Please log in

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Cooke campaign: Highlights strong support for law enforcement in new ad

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Truth,” the campaign’s latest advertisement in the General Election for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The 30-second spot features veteran police officers who are fed up with Derrick Van Orden’s special-interest funded lies and emphasizes Cooke’s commitment to keeping Wisconsin communities safe by

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