Rep. Brandtjen: Legislative silence is not a solution

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to last week’s joint hearing of the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections & Consumer Protection: “Last week was a

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams border bill “charade”

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to expose Democrats’ charade of a border bill that doesn’t secure the border and is worse than doing nothing by making processing and dispersing illegal immigrants more efficient. Sen. Johnson

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Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC: Endorses André Jacque for U.S. Congress

(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, the seat has been vacant since April 24, 2024. A

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce grants to build Wisconsin’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In

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WisDems: Van Orden backs $27 billion cut to food assistance

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden and the House Agriculture Committee meet to take up the Republican draft of the Farm Bill, legislation which makes the largest cut to SNAP food assistance in nearly 30 years. The House GOP’s Farm Bill draft would cut $27 billion from SNAP over the next ten

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Mukwonago Community Library: Repatriates belongings to the Wilton Rancheria Tribe in California

(MUKWONAGO, WI) – The Mukwonago Community Library (MCL) has committed to reuniting a Collection with the Wilton Rancheria Tribe in Elk Grove, California, this May, under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This Collection was part of the donated Grutzmacher Collection before being legally repatriated to Wilton Rancheria in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Reports storm damage at state park properties

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution. DNR staff will be out assessing damage and

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Rep. Brandtjen: Legislative silence is not a solution

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to last week’s joint hearing of the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee and the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections & Consumer Protection: “Last week was a stark revelation for those who advocate for transparent and fair

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WisGOP: To open new regional field office in Waukesha

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced Tuesday it will open a new South East Regional field office at 1701 Pearl Street, #5-0 in Waukesha. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, the Hovde campaign, the Wisconsin Federation of Young Republicans, and Republican candidates up

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams border bill “charade”

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to expose Democrats’ charade of a border bill that doesn’t secure the border and is worse than doing nothing by making processing and dispersing illegal immigrants more efficient. Sen. Johnson pointed out that Democrats want an open border and are

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Sheboygan Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the existing Fond du Lac Avenue booster station. Activities related to

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Eric Hovde’s “history of invoking antisemitic slurs”

MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, broke the news that Eric Hovde has a long history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This comes as Hovde is facing increasing scrutiny over his numerous insulting comments about working Wisconsinites, including nursing home residents, single parents, people struggling with their weight,

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