Gov. Evers: Formally requests public hearing action on comprehensive workforce plan to address state’s workforce challenges, invest in child care, expand paid leave, support higher education

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s special session legislation to address state’s longstanding workforce issues awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges  MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to State Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement: “The indictment spells out deeply troubling allegations against Senator Menendez that breach the American people’s trust and compromise his ability to effectively re… Please log in

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on special session legislation

Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Special Session Legislation on workforce development was referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges. “There’s no question that Wisconsin faces workforce

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Milwaukee Common Council: Joint statement

From Common Council members: José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, JoCasta Zamarripa, Michael J. Murphy, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, and Scott Spiker With the recent announcement of a legislative proposal pertaining to American Family Field, we are optimistic that this

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: To resume abortion services

Media Contact  Analiese Eicher  Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org  608-449-5218  Abortion services will resume in Milwaukee and Madison on September 18th  Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee,

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Judicial Commission opinion

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the dismissal of complaints filed over the Protasiewicz campaign. “Consistent with the Due Process Clause and Wisconsin’s judicial ethics rules, Justice Protasiewicz must recuse herself

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Gov. Evers: Formally requests public hearing action on comprehensive workforce plan to address state’s workforce challenges, invest in child care, expand paid leave, support higher education

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s special session legislation to address state’s longstanding workforce issues awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges  MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to State Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges, formally requesting a … Please log in to access

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Cooke campaign: Raises more than $400,000 in first quarter in competitive WI-03 race

CONTACTpress@cookeforwisconsin.com   Democrat challenging Derrick Van Orden in targeted race to give western Wisconsin representation they deserve EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. –Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, announced raising more than $400,000 in her first quarter in the race against embattled Congressman Derric…

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The Libre Initiative: Largest Latino center-group announces re-opening of Wisconsin chapter

Contact: Wadi Gaitan301-356-2911 Israel Ortega202-345-9130 Ramon Candelaria To Lead Local Chapter  MADISON, WI — Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right organization committed to empowering the Latino community, announced its re-opening of a Wisconsin chapter. Ramon Candelaria will be leading the local chapter as the state strategic director in Wisconsin. According to… Please

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement: “The indictment spells out deeply troubling allegations against Senator Menendez that breach the American people’s trust and compromise his ability to effectively re… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on special session legislation

Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Special Session Legislation on workforce development was referred to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges. “There’s no question that Wisconsin faces workforce challenges and the state must step up to find solutions.

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American Oversight: Files complaint against Wisconsin Speaker Vos’ secret impeachment panel for violations of Open Meetings Law

Press Contact press@americanoversight.org | (202) 869-5242 Nonpartisan watchdog group asks Dane County District Attorney to void any actions already taken in secret and to prevent further meetings of the panel created by Vos to advise on the potential impeachment of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz. On Wednesday, American Oversight filed a

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Johnson campaign: Milwaukee mayor announces re-election bid

Contact: Thad Nation (414) 909-1735 MILWAUKEE— Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially announced today his intention to run for re-election in 2024. “I am grateful every day to the voters of the City of Milwaukee for giving me the honor of doing this important work,” said Mayor Johnson. “If it feels like I just

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Milwaukee Common Council: Joint statement

From Common Council members: José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, JoCasta Zamarripa, Michael J. Murphy, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, and Scott Spiker With the recent announcement of a legislative proposal pertaining to American Family Field, we are optimistic that this is the first step toward keeping this important major league

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Reacts to Van Orden Senate page harassment footage

Contact:Matthew Handverger, (508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying the U.S. Capitol rotunda this past summer: “This video was

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Launching media campaign to protect freedom, oppose Republicans’ unconstitutional impeachment ccheme

MEDIA CONTACTLucy Ripp, Communications Managerlucy@abwt.org · (608) 228-2148 MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT) has launched a seven-figure media campaign to alert the public to the threat of the unlawful impeachment of newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicsz under consideration by some extremists Republicans.  ABWT’s grassroots lobbying effo…

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: To resume abortion services

Media Contact  Analiese Eicher  Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org  608-449-5218  Abortion services will resume in Milwaukee and Madison on September 18th  Milwaukee, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee, and the Madison East Health Center.   “With patients and community

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US Cellular: New statewide survey: Rural Wisconsin residents want access to internet now and don’t care how they get it

Proposed state legislation would leave over 70,000 rural residents unconnected  MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 11, 2023) — Access to quality home and mobile internet is a crucial issue facing Wisconsin, especially for its hard-to-connect rural communities. A new statewide survey* shows rural residents want that access now and don’t care how they

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Former La Crosse County Board Chair Johnson announces 3rd CD bid

Former La Crosse County Board member Tara Johnson today announced she will seek the Dem nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in 2024. Johnson told WisPolitics she was compelled to get into the race because the western Wisconsin seat is “represented by an extremist who

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Judicial Commission opinion

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the dismissal of complaints filed over the Protasiewicz campaign. “Consistent with the Due Process Clause and Wisconsin’s judicial ethics rules, Justice Protasiewicz must recuse herself from any legislative redistricting cases in Wisconsin. “The Judicial Commission’s

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