WisDems: On day NRSC launches Hovde’s campaign, right wing radio host Vicki McKenna blasts McConnell and self-funders like Hovde; backs Clarke for Senate

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after NRSC Chairman Senator Steve Daines announced Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) will run for Senate against Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin right wing radio host Vicki McKenna bashed national Republican Senate recruitment efforts and McConnell-backed, self-funding candidates like Hovde. Instead, McKenna wants to see someone who

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Rep. Considine: Educating the public about recycling is key

Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that removes the prohibition in law that bars the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using their recycling allocation for education on recycling. Representative Considine released the following statement: “As Americans, we

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Rep. Joers, Sen. Roys: Vibrant main streets, thriving small businesses

MADISON — Today, Rep. Alex Joers (D-Middleton) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced the introduction of legislation to continue the successful Main Street Bounceback grant program. Originally created in 2021, the program supported small businesses and has provided more than 9,400 grants across all 72 counties in Wisconsin. This legislation

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Cooke Campaign: Small business owners endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons why they support her for Congress.  “As chaos and dysfunction

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WisDems: On day NRSC launches Hovde’s campaign, right wing radio host Vicki McKenna blasts McConnell and self-funders like Hovde; backs Clarke for Senate

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after NRSC Chairman Senator Steve Daines announced Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) will run for Senate against Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin right wing radio host Vicki McKenna bashed national Republican Senate recruitment efforts and McConnell-backed, self-funding candidates like Hovde. Instead, McKenna wants to see someone who can “fight like hell” and “win” like former Milwaukee County

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Rep. Considine: Educating the public about recycling is key

Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced a bill that removes the prohibition in law that bars the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from using their recycling allocation for education on recycling. Representative Considine released the following statement: “As Americans, we produce a large amount of trash daily.  We hope that

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pushes bill to slash federal regulations and cut red tape

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation to codify President Trump’s 2017 Executive Order requiring federal agencies to identify two regulations to be revoked for every new one they issue. The bill, called the 2 for 1 Act, would help cut costs that suffocate small businesses and hinder economic growth by reducing the number of regulations imposed on Main

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Gov. Evers: Delivers Radio Address celebrating shop small Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. Find the governor’s proclamation proclaiming now through the end of the year as the “Shop Small Wisconsin” season here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’m excited to help kick

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Dept. of Military Affairs: 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron gear up for its annual augmentee training program

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, based in Milwaukee, geared up for its annual augmentee training program, reinforcing the unit’s commitment to readiness and preparedness. As part of their ongoing efforts to ensure the highest level of security, the squadron is putting

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Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Rubio statement on Biden Administration’s watered-down sanctions on Chinese officials conducting genocide

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the below statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to issue sanctions on some CCP officials under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act. “While we welcome this news,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Mukwonago Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Mukwonago is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes repainting the north water tank in the village of Mukwonago. Activities related to

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Rep. Stubbs: Decries UW System-GOP deal that would cut DEI

MADISON, WI – Following reports that Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature have been negotiating a deal with the University of Wisconsin System to exchange Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cuts for employee pay raises and funding for the Engineering Building project, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Racine County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. Applications

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WCC: Statement on ruling that abortion ban does not apply to abortion

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, expresses its deep sadness and incredulity at Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper’s December 5 ruling that  §940.04, the state’s abortion ban, does not apply to consensual abortions.  In 1849, Wisconsin banned abortion. In 1853, it abolished the death penalty.

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Dept. of Health Services, Dept. of Justice: Announce Dose of Reality roundtable discussions on Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing a series of roundtable discussions to hear directly from local communities who are working toward preventing overdose deaths in the state and helping Wisconsinites struggling with opioid use. “We are calling these roundtable discussions a “Dose

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