MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch and local child care center directors Jason Hodkiewicz and Sally Van Rens held a press conference in Green Bay encouraging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on the two constitutional amendment questions appearing on the August 13 primary ballot. Right-wing politicians in the Wisconsin legislature have

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240712gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, and I represent the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin.  Throughout the next week, Wisconsin will welcome the tens of thousands of folks coming to attend the  Republican National Convention here in Milwaukee.  The eyes of the nation will be on our great

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240712demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the one-year anniversary of signing the 2023-25 biennial budget on July 5, 2023, and urging the release of nearly $200 million that was approved in the 2023-25 biennial budget to fight PFAS contamination statewide, improve reading outcomes and … Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s unanimous vote to adopt guidance regarding the use of safe and secure absentee ballot drop boxes, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Fueled by Donald Trump’s lies about 2020, Republican politicians have fought for years to make it

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability to detain and remove inadmissible travelers from U.S. airports. The

Milwaukee — The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee offered a fundraising update today, announcing that they have raised over $85 million, smashing all initial fundraising goals. The total represents a record amount raised by any Host Committee for a Republican convention in history. “The outpouring of support for this convention has been

Madison, WI – Earlier this week, I attended the State Assembly Committee on Corrections public hearing. The invited speakers provided testimony from current and former correctional staff, family members of prisoners who have passed away while incarcerated, and a former inmate with complaints about the treatment he received within Waupun.

THE NEWS: In polling commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government ahead of next week’s Republican National Convention, the people of Wisconsin make clear what issues are their top priorities.  THE QUOTE: “Wisconsinites are focused on the issues that impact their daily lives because they are struggling in today’s economy,” said CJ Szafir, President

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced three new endorsements for the State Assembly, ahead of the Wisconsin primary elections in August.  As the state’s premier grassroots organization, AFP is committed to advancing economic prosperity, education freedom, and good policy that puts Wisconsinites first. AFP-WI previously endorsed State Sen.&nbs… Please log

Today, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton announced that across Milwaukee, homicides are down 18% and nonfatal shootings are down 29% from this time last year, in addition to fewer vehicle thefts and aggravated assaults reported. The announcement comes after

The News: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), announced it has reached a settlement in a public records lawsuit against Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski. WILL filed a lawsuit on IRG’s behalf after Secretary Godlewski unlawfully disregarded

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Jodi Emerson joined former Eau Claire City Councilman and the Northwestern Wisconsin Co-op Organizer for Citizen Action Wisconsin Jeremy Gragert at a press conference in Eau Claire urging Wisconsinites to vote NO on two misleading constitutional amendment ballot questions placed on the August

**Middleton, WI, ** – Phil Anderson, an independent libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin, today unveiled his comprehensive plan to overhaul federal farm policy. Anderson’s proposal addresses the failings of the current Farm Bill, which he argues has increasingly favored corporate interests, stifled innovation, and negatively impacted the

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, news broke that Eric Hovde’s bank is holding millions of dollars in deposits by foreign governments and banks, all while he refuses to give up ownership of his bank if elected to the Senate. Hovde owning his bank while that bank is taking millions of dollars from foreign banks and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach. “Wisconsinites can take steps to guard against harm from data breaches,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Services

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee area economic indicators weakened in May, according to a  Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) monthly report. Seven of 23 May  indicators improved over year-ago levels, down from the 10 improvements posted in April.   “After some positive momentum in April, the local economic trend took a step

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement by three additional Northeast Wisconsin Republican county sheriffs: Oconto County Sheriff Todd Skarban, Shawano County Sheriff George Lenzner, and Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig; bringing his total number of endorsements by current and for… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants. The 2023 report summarizes compliance with the drinking water requirements and highlights statewide efforts to

New Navigator polling finds that Americans deeply oppose the health care policies in Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a second Trump term. Specifically, 83 percent oppose removing protections for people with pre-existing conditions, 81 percent oppose putting a new tax on health insurance for people who get coverage through

Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC is gathered here today to condemn the court’s decision to reject our claim that the city is infringing on our First Amendment rights. What we have seen happen in Milwaukee is unfortunately what often happens when the RNC comes to