EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of 20 active and retired educators representing a broad swathe of school districts and institutions from across Western Wisconsin.  “I am a proud product of Eau Claire public schools and have been profoundly shaped by the education I received from

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing why he will not be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress: “For nearly 10 months, Netanyahu has waged a deadly and excessive response that has targeted Gazan civilians. It is wildly inappropriate to give the

MILWAUKEE – Campaign finance reports submitted by a group attempting to recall four MPS Board Directors have left Milwaukee voters with more questions than answers.  The “recall collaborative” is led by individuals with close ties to private voucher and charter schools. Their headquarters are identified as a rented mailbox in

The $2.2 million will support state-level campaigns in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Carolina  WASHINGTON —Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced our latest investment of $2.2 million in battleground states to shore up Democratic majorities in state legislatures, which will be essential for defending fundamental freedoms

VP “inspires” “jubilant,” “roaring crowd” at “energetic” rally In her first appearance as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris fired up a crowd of over 3,000 supporters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, contrasting her own record with Donald Trump’s and highlighting the stakes of the election at the

Waukesha, Wisconsin – Mike Thurston responding to Lesli Boese’s recent mailer As the voters of Waukesha County select our next District Attorney, August 13, 2024, leadership and experience are critical. Lesli Boese’s recent mailer illustrates flaws in both departments. While our current and prior District Attorneys having all served with

Madison, Wisconsin – Ahead of Vice President Harris’s visit to Milwaukee, Young Democrats of Wisconsin, a grassroots organization dedicated to engaging and empowering young Wisconsinites, issued the following statement: “We are excited to welcome Vice President Harris back to the great state of Wisconsin. She has been a fierce champion

Virtual and in-person options available for public testimony, July 29-Aug. 1    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements in the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. The study is looking

The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act Elevates the National Lakeshore to a National Park WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park. Tomorrow, the House Natural

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was presented the 2024 Outstanding Legislator Award by the Wisconsin Counties Association. Representative Rozar received this award due to her commitment and leadership on responsible public policy initiatives that support county government and improve Wisconsin. One example is 2023 Wisconsin Act 68, relating to

A Better Wisconsin Together applauds administration’s work on issues that matter to Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Milwaukee today to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s work on behalf of hardworking Wisconsin families and protecting our freedoms.  The following are statements from

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Administrative Committee voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are united, fired up, and ready to deliver Wisconsin for Vice President Kamala Harris. Already,

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement calling on the Director of the United States Secret Service (USSS) Kimberly Cheatle to resign. “Following a briefing I received by USSS and the FBI, and according to Director Cheatle’s very own testimony on Capitol Hill today, it’s become overwhelmingly clear that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Van Orden (WI-03) called on United States Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th amendment and remove President Joe Biden from office following the President’s irrefutable cognitive decline and his announcement to step out of the 2024 presidential race. Congressman Van Orden authored a letter

MADISON, Wis – Yesterday, President Biden announced that he will not seek reelection for a second term. On this, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “President Biden is an honored statesman, a champion for working people, and a truly devout public servant. His administration led us out of the

Wednesday July 31st, 6:00 PM at Mead Library – 710 N. 8th St. Sheboygan In this pivotal election year in the nation and in Wisconsin, voters are being called upon to make important decisions about who to elect as President, U.S. Senator, to the U.S. House of Representatives and for

MILWAUKEE – Jilly Gokalgandhi, vice president of the Milwaukee Public Schools board of directors, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Wednesday, July 24, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Gokalgandhi, first elected to the MPS board in 2021, has emerged as a key spokesperson

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers toured Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) workforce training facility to celebrate the $49 million investment Baldwin brought home for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Ginseng Marketing Board election results. Joe Heil of Edgar, Marcus Martin of Marathon, and David Schumacher of Marathon began three-year terms on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin on July 1, 2024. About