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JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that his Administration will take Executive Action to force taxpayers to pay off $10,000 in student debt for borrowers earning $125,000 a year and $20,000 in
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for July 2022. In brief, the non-seasonally
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson took to right-wing radio to complain that Wisconsinites have taken notice of him using his power in DC to enrich himself and his wealthiest donors, all while voting against lowering health care costs, threatening to cut Social Security
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign today released a video marking the two year anniversary of comments made by Lt. Gov. Barnes that were not only hasty and wrong, but that stoked the flames of tension in Kenosha. In the
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to Prairie du Chien to host a press conference with Congressman Mark Pocan to discuss Derrick Van Orden’s character in light of his harassment of an
The City of Madison is proud to be one of the state’s 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Recipients. During an Aug. 18, 2022, press conference at the City of Madison Fire Station 14, Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency
[Kenosha, WI] – Two years ago, Tony Evers fanned the flames of violence in Kenosha – resulting in mass rioting, looting, and destruction to the community. Then and now, Tony Evers has inflamed tensions, vilified law enforcement, and refused to
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show you just how the Badger State would look
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to reports that the National Insitutes of Health (NIH) has continued to provide grant funding to the EcoHealth Alliance despite EcoHealth’s continued violations of its grant agreement and
Madison – Today, Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) condemned the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for delays in issuing professional licenses. Rep. Knodl issued the following statement: “Hardworking Wisconsinites are being shut out of earning a living because of
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County will celebrate its birthday on Thursday, August 25, marking the anniversary of an act passed by the Michigan territorial legislature giving Milwaukee County an independent organization. County Executive David Crowley and County Supervisors will commemorate the 187th
MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was encouraged to learn of President Joe Biden’s announced loan forgiveness program. Understanding that millions of Americans could be impacted by $10,000 – $20,000 in federal student loan debt relief, Taylor released the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unconstitutional and reckless student loan scheme. “The President does not have the authority to unilaterally cancel student debt. Even the Department of Education and
MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels kicked off the general election with a week of hiding from voters and dodging the press. Since then, he’s attended a handful of invite-only events with GOP leaders and has left serious questions
Madison, WI – Today, President Biden announced a plan to relieve student debt for middle and working-class borrowers. On this announcement, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Student loan debt has been a lifelong burden for millions of Americans.
WHAT: Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting. Panelists will discuss ways to help
In response to the Biden administration’s decision to cancel $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Young people across the country have
MADISON, Wis. — Imagine what our neighborhoods would look like if we had all that we need. That’s a future that Governor Tony Evers has envisioned with his newest plan to put more money in the pockets of Wisconsinites and ensure
EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, has endorsed Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 46. “EMILY’s List is proud to endorse Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin’s 46th Assembly District,” said Sarah Curmi, Vice President of State
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that his Administration will take Executive Action to force taxpayers to pay off $10,000 in student debt for borrowers earning $125,000 a year and $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients. “President Biden is using the
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for July 2022. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2022
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson took to right-wing radio to complain that Wisconsinites have taken notice of him using his power in DC to enrich himself and his wealthiest donors, all while voting against lowering health care costs, threatening to cut Social Security and Medicare funding, and refusing to fight for good paying
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign today released a video marking the two year anniversary of comments made by Lt. Gov. Barnes that were not only hasty and wrong, but that stoked the flames of tension in Kenosha. In the end, the fires, riots and lawlessness caused more than $50
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to Prairie du Chien to host a press conference with Congressman Mark Pocan to discuss Derrick Van Orden’s character in light of his harassment of an LGBTQ librarian page over a gay pride display last year.
The City of Madison is proud to be one of the state’s 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Recipients. During an Aug. 18, 2022, press conference at the City of Madison Fire Station 14, Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program, recognized the City of Madison for
[Kenosha, WI] – Two years ago, Tony Evers fanned the flames of violence in Kenosha – resulting in mass rioting, looting, and destruction to the community. Then and now, Tony Evers has inflamed tensions, vilified law enforcement, and refused to acknowledge that his inaction caused the city to burn. Tony
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes is the Democrat candidate for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat and is far too liberal and out of touch with Wisconsinites for it. To prove it, we will show you just how the Badger State would look under the Barnes Brigade. Under the Barnes Brigade, Medicare-for-all would
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to reports that the National Insitutes of Health (NIH) has continued to provide grant funding to the EcoHealth Alliance despite EcoHealth’s continued violations of its grant agreement and refusal to provide basic documents about its risky research in
Madison – Today, Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) condemned the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for delays in issuing professional licenses. Rep. Knodl issued the following statement: “Hardworking Wisconsinites are being shut out of earning a living because of another incompetent agency. Sadly, these delays in licensing are nothing
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County will celebrate its birthday on Thursday, August 25, marking the anniversary of an act passed by the Michigan territorial legislature giving Milwaukee County an independent organization. County Executive David Crowley and County Supervisors will commemorate the 187th anniversary of Milwaukee County’s establishment with a special birthday celebration
MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was encouraged to learn of President Joe Biden’s announced loan forgiveness program. Understanding that millions of Americans could be impacted by $10,000 – $20,000 in federal student loan debt relief, Taylor released the following statement: “Wisconsinites owe a cumulative $23.2 billion in student
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to President Biden’s unconstitutional and reckless student loan scheme. “The President does not have the authority to unilaterally cancel student debt. Even the Department of Education and Speaker Pelosi have said as much. But once again, President
MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels kicked off the general election with a week of hiding from voters and dodging the press. Since then, he’s attended a handful of invite-only events with GOP leaders and has left serious questions about his radical record unanswered. Though he continues to hide
Madison, WI – Today, President Biden announced a plan to relieve student debt for middle and working-class borrowers. On this announcement, Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Student loan debt has been a lifelong burden for millions of Americans. It has prevented people from starting families, buying homes, and
WHAT: Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting. Panelists will discuss ways to help people of all abilities exercise their civil rights. “Citizens of
In response to the Biden administration’s decision to cancel $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “Young people across the country have secured yet another historic victory as the Biden administration delivers
MADISON, Wis. — Imagine what our neighborhoods would look like if we had all that we need. That’s a future that Governor Tony Evers has envisioned with his newest plan to put more money in the pockets of Wisconsinites and ensure quality schools and roads in Wisconsin. Earlier this year, Gov.
EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, has endorsed Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 46. “EMILY’s List is proud to endorse Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin’s 46th Assembly District,” said Sarah Curmi, Vice President of State and Local Campaigns at EMILY’s List. “As a three-time supervisor