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To: Interested Parties From: Amy Loudenbeck, Kinser for Our WI Kids Campaign Manager Date: February 24, 2025 Subject: Jill Underly Put on Notice by Voters Looking for Change The primary is firmly behind us; the race to become the next Department of Public
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight the dire consequences of Congressional Republicans’ moves to cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Senator Baldwin was joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the House GOP will vote to advance a budget resolution that would impose devastating cuts of as much as $880 billion to Medicaid, all to help pay for a multi-trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthiest Americans.
MADISON — Gov. Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his comprehensive plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs of child care, groceries, utility bills, life-saving medications, and doctor visits while cutting taxes for working families, renters,
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Monday detailing where the Wisconsin Supreme Court was and could be headed on civil law reform. The primer outlines how Wisconsin’s economy and business climate
Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County invites the public to participate in “Post–Election Reflections: Empowering Voters, Protecting Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)” with presenter Karen Nelson, DEI Consultant, Nelstar Enterprises LLC. The forum
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MILWAUKEE–Today, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other Milwaukee lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets in Wisconsin. If passed, the Climate Action
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, which would allow Americans to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, lowering costs, increasing access for consumers, and creating
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – From releasing a man who repeatedly raped a 5-year old girl on a $500 signature bond, to giving a child molester who faced over 100 years only four years in prison, to providing a slap on the wrist to men convicted of child
Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what
MILWAUKEE – Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 4 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
To: Interested Parties From: Amy Loudenbeck, Kinser for Our WI Kids Campaign Manager Date: February 24, 2025 Subject: Jill Underly Put on Notice by Voters Looking for Change The primary is firmly behind us; the race to become the next Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent has emerged as a surprising dark horse
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight the dire consequences of Congressional Republicans’ moves to cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Senator Baldwin was joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and members of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging to
MADISON, Wis. — This week, the House GOP will vote to advance a budget resolution that would impose devastating cuts of as much as $880 billion to Medicaid, all to help pay for a multi-trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. While some Republicans are trying to find their backbone and pushing
MADISON — Gov. Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his comprehensive plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs of child care, groceries, utility bills, life-saving medications, and doctor visits while cutting taxes for working families, renters, homeowners, seniors, and veterans. As announced in his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Monday detailing where the Wisconsin Supreme Court was and could be headed on civil law reform. The primer outlines how Wisconsin’s economy and business climate depends on its civil litigation environment, and how reverting to
Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County invites the public to participate in “Post–Election Reflections: Empowering Voters, Protecting Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)” with presenter Karen Nelson, DEI Consultant, Nelstar Enterprises LLC. The forum will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Summit Place,
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MILWAUKEE–Today, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other Milwaukee lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets in Wisconsin. If passed, the Climate Action Accountability Act will require the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to showcase their talents,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, which would allow Americans to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, lowering costs, increasing access for consumers, and creating more competition in the pharmaceutical market. “Big drug companies are
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – From releasing a man who repeatedly raped a 5-year old girl on a $500 signature bond, to giving a child molester who faced over 100 years only four years in prison, to providing a slap on the wrist to men convicted of child porn, Susan Crawford has a troubling history of coddling child
Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,” stated Senator Wall. “Talking directly with people from the 30th
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. This meeting is part of a
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to energize and mobilize volunteers across Milwaukee in support of Judge
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints and offers tips to customers. “The fraud scheme starts online
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature Judge Susan M. Crawford, candidate for the state Supreme Court,
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background or circumstances – the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with Susan Crawford’s record of releasing dangerous criminals back onto Wisconsin’s
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what her election to Wisconsin’s highest court could mean for President
MILWAUKEE – Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 4 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Crawford’s opponent, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, also is