TO: Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Staff FROM: Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause in Wisconsin DATE: February 1, 2023 (statement sent) RE: Statement from Common Cause Wisconsin on Election Observation Guidelines for the WEC February 2, 2023 meeting Dear Chair Millis, Members of the Commission, and

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin’s primary consumer protection agency, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year. In 2022, DATCP worked to resolve more than 11,000 consumer complaints, successfully reached settlements in several investigations, and returned millions

Responding to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and his call to raise state spending, and increase shared revenue, by at least $1.3 Billion, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Press Office issued a statement over the weekend, calling for cuts to the current state budget and for ending the state and

MADISON, WI – Today, the family and friends laid 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to rest. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am devastated by the recent murder of Tyre Nichols. Once again, law enforcement officials have killed an innocent member of the African American community. Their actions denied a

MADISON, WI –Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement as she kicked off Black History Month with a tour of the Milton House Museum and a roundtable discussion with the Milton City Government and Milton School District: “Each February, we celebrate Black Americans’ countless contributions throughout our nation’s history.

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Black History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin: “Each February, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month and honor the Black luminaries who have helped

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on the announcement that Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) will serve as the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. “I’m thrilled to have Rep. Krishnamoorthi as my partner on this critical bipartisan effort and to work

MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12pm. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol on the 1st Floor Rotunda. DFI Secretary-designee Olson-Collins, Secretary-Designee James Bond of Wisconsin’s Department of Veterans Affairs, The

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), reintroduced the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act to ensure that low-income students and parents in the District of Columbia have continued choice and increased opportunity for high-quality

Green Bay, Wis. –  Green Bay is once again a hosting site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ), an annual, international event at which developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels collaborate to make original games over a 48-hour period. After being one of the largest GGJ sites in the state

Public trust is the cornerstone of public safety and justice. Once again, that trust has been broken. Tyre Nichols’ murder, after a simple traffic stop, tells us that each city across our nation must do more to ensure that our criminal justice system lives up to the promise of equal treatment under

MILWAUKEE – Earlier this month, Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) was elected by his state legislative peers to serve as Vice Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Moore Omokunde is currently serving his second term in the Wisconsin State Assembly after serving 4 terms on

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and eight of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act to give Wisconsinites more say over how their tax dollars are spent on education. The bill would give states

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today she has earned the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Wisconsin State Conference. “As a judge and veteran prosecutor, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has a strong record of being an impartial champion for Constitutional rights of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded an announcement Friday that Wisconsin will receive support to accelerate lead pipe removal through a new program that will help communities access their fair share of federal funds for clean drinking water under the Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Biden-Harris Administration’s “Lead Service

MADISON— Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but they must file a tax return to claim it. Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca noted the importance of EITC to Wisconsin families.  “We have worked hard over the past few years

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.  “Throughout her career, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has proven that she will protect the Wisconsin Constitution and be an impartial champion for the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports five snowmobile fatalities so far this month and urges all snowmobile operators to make safety the top priority for every ride. The loss of these five lives is nothing short of tragic and our condolences go out to the families. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed the Strategic Production Response Act to ensure our Strategic Petroleum Reserve is refilled and preserved for national emergencies. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is meant for national emergencies, but Joe Biden has sold almost 40% of our stockpile since taking office. While depleting the Reserve for political