MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Appleton Post-Crescent details how the two constitutional amendments on the August 13 primary ballot could negatively impact Wisconsin’s child care industry. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison— who turned Wisconsin’s Legislature into the least active governing body in the nation during t…

During 2023, eight pedestrians on Dane County streets or sidewalks were killed by motor vehicles, the single highest annual number of pedestrian fatalities in five years. Another 102 were injured. These alarming statistics led county law enforcement agencies to band together to designate August for increased enforcement and education to

GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from more than 30 Brown County elected officials and community leaders. Elected officials and Community leaders: Al Lasee, Rockland Town Board and Former State Senator Cheryl Berken, Brown County Register of Deeds Scott Crevier,

GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from Hans Lux, Town Chair of Washington, Kevin Guilette, Town Chair of Forestville, Terry McNulty, Village President of Forestville, and Patrick Olson Door County Board Member. Hans Lux, Town Chair of Washington Kevin Guilette,

GREEN BAY, WI—André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement from four elected officials in Winnebago County. Retired District Attorney Christian Gossett, County Board member Howie Miller, School Board member Dean Ackmann, and Register of Deeds Natalie Strohymeyer enthusiastically endorse André Jacque for Wisconsin’s

MADISON, Wis. —  Yesterday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” to talk about the energy seen on the ground in western Wisconsin yesterday to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz this November. On the show, Chair Wikler discussed how Democrats across

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, less than a week after Katrina Shankland and her allies decried outside spending in Democratic primaries as “harmful to democracy,” new Federal Elections Commission filings reveal that she is benefiting from $190,000 of it herself ahead of the Wisconsin primary on August 13.  On August 6th, a Milwaukee Journal

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has successfully persuaded the City of Neenah Clerk to end illegal electioneering practices related to August’s Constitutional Amendment questions. The Neenah clerk notified WILL that they have removed all materials from the voting booths, in compliance with state law. The

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers a high-quality trapping experience while simultaneously helping the

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. —  Following JD Vance’s appearance in western Wisconsin to play second fiddle to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s rally in Eau Claire, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “For a self-proclaimed ‘normal guy,’ JD Vance’s trip to Eau Claire today was just plain

MADISON, Wis. — A longtime proponent of a healthier climate and affordable healthcare for all, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) was recently honored by three statewide healthcare organizations for her work in the 2023-2024 legislative session. Rep. Andraca received the “Early Detection Life Saver Award” from the Early Detection Save

STEVENS POINT, WI – The Association of Flight Attendants, a national union representing 55,000 flight attendants from 20 airlines and affiliated with the Communication Workers of America, has endorsed experienced Democratic State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.  The organization joins the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and

(MADISON) – The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. WEAC is a trade union representing public school teachers, support staff, and administrators across Wisconsin. Fighting for its members’ benefits, resources, and collective bargaining rights, WEAC makes educators better advocates for the over

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement as Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz visit Eau Claire: Wisconsin union families proudly welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to Eau Claire today. Workers are energized to rally with her and her VP pick Minnesota Governor

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MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds former President Donald Trump with 50% and Vice President Kamala Harris with 49% among registered voters in a head-to-head matchup in the race for president. Among likely voters, Harris is the choice of 50% and Trump the

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released the following statement on the Harris-Walz visit to Eau Claire Wednesday: “Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz visiting do-nothing Sen. Baldwin in Wisconsin is a preview of what the next four years could look like: defund the police and let cities burn,

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) sent a cease-and-desist letter to the City of Neenah Clerk for illegal electioneering on behalf of the Constitutional Amendment Questions on the August 13th Ballot.   The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel Dan Lennington stated, “It is not the job of clerks to educate

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a 7 ½ hour informational hearing in Merrill to hear from Department of Corrections (DOC) officials, and current and former Lincoln Hills staff and family members about conditions at the embattled Lincoln Hills School. The hearing was scheduled following the

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch, and Chef Dan Jacobs held a virtual press conference to urge Wisconsinites to vote no on two proposed constitutional amendments on the August 13th primary ballot.  Gov. Evers and others spoke out on the serious risks