WisDems: On wrongful arrest incident

MADISON, Wis. — In response to recently released video documenting the arrest by Kenosha Police last month of a man wrongfully identified as a suspect in a hit-and-run, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Kenosha County Democrats Chair Lori Hawkins released the following

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WisDems: On PACT Act anniversary

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the PACT Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden brought both sides of the aisle together to expand health

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Welcomes President Biden to union manufacturer in Milwaukee

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on President Biden’s visit to union manufacturer Ingeteam Inc. in Wisconsin’s Menomonee Valley:  “President Biden’s economic agenda is working. On behalf of Wisconsin’s union men and women, I am proud to welcome President Biden to Wisconsin on the one-year

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The Select Committee on the Communist Party:  ‘Freedom is not cheap’ – Gallagher & Select Committee travel to Australia and bolster AUKUS partnership

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA- On Thursday, August 10, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party delivered a keynote address to the Australian American Leadership Dialogue on the importance of the AUKUS alliance as Chinese Communist Party aggression in the world intensifies. In the address, Chairman Gallagher

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WisDems: On wrongful arrest incident

MADISON, Wis. — In response to recently released video documenting the arrest by Kenosha Police last month of a man wrongfully identified as a suspect in a hit-and-run, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Kenosha County Democrats Chair Lori Hawkins released the following statements. From Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “Every Wisconsin

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Opportunity Wisconsin: On 88th anniversary of Social Security, Wisconsin Republicans are plotting to slash benefits and raise the retirement age

MADISON, Wis. – As Social Security marks 88 years since being signed into law, extreme proposals from Republicans in Congress would jeopardize benefits for Wisconsin seniors. Earlier this year, the Republican Study Committee released their proposal for the 2024 federal budget which would slash Medicare benefits and make drastic changes to Social

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Wisconsin Election Commission: Absentee envelopes get an upgrade

MADISON, Wis. – New absentee ballot envelopes the Wisconsin Elections Commission recently approved will provide voters with a more user-friendly way to vote absentee in upcoming elections. The approval of the envelopes is the first step in the rollout. Next, WEC Commissioners will focus on approving uniform instructions that will

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher leads House Select Committee on CODEL to Australia as CCP aggression mounts

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA- On Thursday, August 10, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party arrived in Australia alongside Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL). As CCP aggression in the region mounts, the members will participate in the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD)

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Celebrates one-year anniversary of delivering earned health care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago, today, the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics of 2022 (PACT Act), which U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supported, was signed into law, finally delivering all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs

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WisDems: On PACT Act anniversary

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the PACT Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Haley McCoy released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden brought both sides of the aisle together to expand health care access for combat veterans suffering from toxic burn pit

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces $227,520 in advanced manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to serve more than 1,030 students

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced awards of $227,520 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to seven school districts. Grants funded through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program will help school districts expand advanced manufacturing education programs. As a result, 1,033 students will connect to high-wage, high-demand, and

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher issues statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to curb U.S. investment in China

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released the below statement in response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern. “President Biden’s long-awaited executive order is a small step

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