As Donald Trump doubles down on his promise to slash Social Security and Medicare local leaders and seniors in battleground states across the country are calling to stop his cuts by reelecting President Biden, who has vowed to protect these

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WisDems: Endorses “NO” vote on spring ballot Questions 1 and 2

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a “NO” vote on both Question 1 and Question 2—the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Seizing on Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, Republican politicians in

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UW-Green Bay: Council of Trustees awards Wello executive director

Green Bay, WI – At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green Bay staff and alumni, the Council of Trustees, and representatives

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WisDems: Republicans in disarray: Waukesha County GOP chair says Republicans “outgunned”

MADISON, Wis. — Appearing today on NewsTalk 1130 WISN, Waukesha County GOP Chair Terry Dittrich blasted Wisconsin Republicans as “outgunned and out-financed, big time” in local races across the state. Complaining the state GOP’s local elections program “hasn’t gone very well,” Dittrich credited Wisconsin Democrats for having “a permanent infrastructure in the

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Anderson campaign: Announces campaign aanager, Rebecca Coyne

(MADISON) – Today, Representative Jimmy Anderson announced that Rebecca Coyne will manage his campaign for the 16th State Senate District. Since earning her bachelor’s degree in political science, Coyne has worked as a WisDems field organizer and as a legislative assistant in Rep. Anderson’s capitol office. She released the following statement:

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As Donald Trump doubles down on his promise to slash Social Security and Medicare local leaders and seniors in battleground states across the country are calling to stop his cuts by reelecting President Biden, who has vowed to protect these essential programs. More than 60 million seniors in the United

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: to Chris Cuomo: “The federal government doesn’t solve too many problems. It exacerbates many, causes many.”

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined NewsNation’s Cuomo with Chris Cuomo to emphasize the need for Members of Congress to take the Hippocratic Oath and “first, do no harm,” given that the federal government is more likely to cause or exacerbate problems than to solve them. The senator slammed the Biden

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Dept. of Natural Resources: “Wisconsin Natural Resources” magazine welcomes spring

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest edition has what you need to enjoy spring in Wisconsin, from state road trips to rain garden planting tips and more. Informative stories include details on how to help migrating

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Gov. Evers: Again urges Legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize healthcare access in western Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address, once again urging Republicans in the Legislature to release already-approved investments to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after recently announced hospital closures. The critical resources in the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance, which has declined

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UW-Green Bay: To host John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., speaking on “Public Service and Financial Wellness”

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will welcome John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. for a free community presentation.  Bryant’s presentation is part of the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership speaker series and will address “Public Service and Financial

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in Green Bay, Wis.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in Green Bay, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024. The Green Bay Police Department responded to a weapons violation call.  Green Bay Police

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