Ready Wisconsin: Keep safety in mind while celebrating Independence Day

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,”

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Lyerly campaign: Announces endorsement from Governor Tony Evers

Emphasizes Strong Sense of Community and Service (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly is honored to announce her endorsement by Governor Tony Evers, and proud to be the first Congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth District to receive endorsements from Wisconsin’s statewide office holders. “I’m proud to announce my endorsement

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Shankland campaign: ICYMI: Has the clear edge in a general election matchup and holds a lead on Derrick Van Orden in WI-03

Internal polling shows Shankland outperforming Cooke in head-to-head matchup against Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI – General election polling for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District shows that voters give State Representative and Democratic candidate for Congress Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about each of the candidates in the race. The poll, conducted

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cap Times: Want to fight for abortion rights?

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new op-ed from the Cap Times editorial board highlights Tammy Baldwin’s work to restore and defend reproductive freedoms in the wake of the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. While detailing Tammy’s fierce pro-choice record throughout her career, the op-ed calls out Eric Hovde’s

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Dept. of Justice: Janesville man sentenced for theft of social security benefits

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the charge on April 4, 2024…. Please log in to access

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Rep. Schraa: Statement on the staff death at Lincoln Hills

(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This death could have prevented by the department. DOC has been

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Sen. Hutton: Major tax reform should be a bipartisan priority

Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every day. The issues we should prioritize on a bi-partisan basis

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Ready Wisconsin: Keep safety in mind while celebrating Independence Day

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg… Please log in to

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WisGOP: Statement on Bernie Sanders visit to Mount Pleasant

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from is tax and spend socialist Bernie Sanders. His presence in

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WisDems: What they’re saying: “Eric Hovde says he’s familiar with Black culture because he visited Africa and runs homeless shelters”

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. These comments come as Hovde faces

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Dept. of Natural Resources: New public access lands web map now available

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and offers user-friendly tools.

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Democracy Defense Project: ‘Safe and secure elections’: New nonpartisan effort in Wisconsin to win over election integrity doubters

Wisconsin – Yesterday, a bipartisan collection of former elected officials, helped to launch the Democracy Defense Project in Wisconsin. Democracy Defense Project will work to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Wisconsin’s elections system. Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board members former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes and former Attorney General JB

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