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Contact: James Langnes at James@SteilForWisconsin.com. JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised over $960,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2023. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign reported over $2.2 million cash on
Governor schedules bill signing for Co-Chairs’ legislation during public hearing Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after receiving an invitation
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition, and the Wisconsin People’s Party, join forces to protest and march on April 1st, 11am at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee. March 23rd, 2023: MKE vs WW3 opposes current U.S.
CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to break national fundraising records, reporting more than $14 million raised throughout her campaign. The campaign’s pre-election report, which will be filed later today, will show more than $12.3
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — For a third straight cycle, the state Building Commission deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending the $3.8 billion document to the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee without a recommendation on any
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today announced he led a 23-state letter calling for Kia and Hyundai to address rising car thefts among models lacking anti-theft immobilizers. The Dem AG alongside Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State of Wisconsin. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Secretary of State Doug La Follette’s retirement, effective today, March 17. La
Contact: Melissa Mulliken, Campaign Manager 608-206-1818 Udell’s opponent in the Mayoral race supported the pay raise; Measure failed to win necessary three-fourths vote At its meeting on March 14, The Fitchburg City Council rejected a resolution that would have increased
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement on the release of the co-sponsorship letter for LRB 2151 and 2432. “There are deeply held beliefs on both sides of the abortion debate. Unfortunately,
Contact: HRC Press Office | press@hrc.org Madison, Wisconsin – Today, the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of pro-equality candidates Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate District 8 in
CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz will participate in the State Bar of Wisconsin’s debate on Tuesday, March 21st. This televised debate will be available to voters statewide. She has also agreed to participate in a forum hosted by All
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs JANESVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Mother, loved ones of Kai Lermer to attend as governor’s guests to 2023-25 biennial budget message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will announce his 2023-25 budget will build upon 2021 Wisconsin Act 210, also known as the “Kai 11” bill. The “Kai 11” bill was signed by the governor last year in honor of 16-year-old Waukesha North High School student-athlete Kai Lermer. Kai was playing a pick-up
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids MADISON — Gov. Tony
Contact: James Langnes at James@SteilForWisconsin.com. JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised over $960,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2023. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign reported over $2.2 million cash on hand. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “I’m
Governor schedules bill signing for Co-Chairs’ legislation during public hearing Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement after receiving an invitation for the bill signing for Assembly Bill (AB) 28. Sen.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, Milwaukee End the Wars Coalition, and the Wisconsin People’s Party, join forces to protest and march on April 1st, 11am at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee. March 23rd, 2023: MKE vs WW3 opposes current U.S. foreign policy towards Russia and China, which puts us firmly
CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to break national fundraising records, reporting more than $14 million raised throughout her campaign. The campaign’s pre-election report, which will be filed later today, will show more than $12.3 million raised in the filing period, which includes only donations
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — For a third straight cycle, the state Building Commission deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending the $3.8 billion document to the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee without a recommendation on any projects. As they did in 2019 and 2021, GOP members
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today announced he led a 23-state letter calling for Kia and Hyundai to address rising car thefts among models lacking anti-theft immobilizers. The Dem AG alongside Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today called the issue a “crisis of car thefts.”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State of Wisconsin. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Secretary of State Doug La Follette’s retirement, effective today, March 17. La Follette was first elected as Secretary of State in 1974
Contact: Melissa Mulliken, Campaign Manager 608-206-1818 Udell’s opponent in the Mayoral race supported the pay raise; Measure failed to win necessary three-fourths vote At its meeting on March 14, The Fitchburg City Council rejected a resolution that would have increased pay for Alders and the Mayor. City Council President and
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement on the release of the co-sponsorship letter for LRB 2151 and 2432. “There are deeply held beliefs on both sides of the abortion debate. Unfortunately, the Governor is only willing to entertain legislation that allows
Contact: HRC Press Office | press@hrc.org Madison, Wisconsin – Today, the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of pro-equality candidates Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate District 8 in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee. HRC PAC is committed to
CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz will participate in the State Bar of Wisconsin’s debate on Tuesday, March 21st. This televised debate will be available to voters statewide. She has also agreed to participate in a forum hosted by All Voting is Local, Campus Vote Project, and VoteRiders, focused on
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs JANESVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Mother, loved ones of Kai Lermer to attend as governor’s guests to 2023-25 biennial budget message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will announce his 2023-25 budget will build upon 2021 Wisconsin Act 210, also known as the “Kai 11” bill. The “Kai 11” bill was signed by the governor last year in honor of 16-year-old Waukesha North High School student-athlete Kai Lermer. Kai was playing a pick-up game of basketball in 2019 when he went into cardiac arrest due to
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25