Gov. Evers: Appoints Kirsten Johnson to DHS secretary

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.go MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), effective Feb. 27, 2023. The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Karen Timberlake’s departure at the end of last year. 

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Gov. Evers: Releases excerpts from 2023 State of the State address

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Address to preview governor’s plans to maintain economy’s momentum, bolster state workforce, expand affordable childcare MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his fifth State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2023 State of the State

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Justice Karofsky: Decries weaponization of disciplinary process by anti-democracy forces

Contact: Sachin Chheda, sachin@nation-consulting.com, 414-412-6099 Physical threats accompany frivolous complaints in effort to intimidate judges and other public officials MADISON, WI—Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky today voluntarily disclosed she faced a frivolous disciplinary complaint, alongside previously disclosed physical threats, in the wake of oral argument in Trump v Biden. The

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Gov. Evers: Announces budget initiatives to support Wisconsin’s veterans

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s plan bolsters Veterans Affairs workforce, supports veteran employment, education, and housing security, expands access to veterans mental health services MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2023-25 budget will include several innovative proposals to serve Wisconsin’s veterans, building upon previous investments funded by federal pandemic relief aid

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Gov. Evers: Announces budget initiatives to bolster forestry industry, clean energy jobs, and conservation

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s proposal will bolster sustainable industries like clean energy and forestry, support forest regeneration, improve Stewardship Program  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal will include efforts to strengthen Wisconsin’s forestry industry, bolster the state’s clean energy and conservation workforce, and improve transparency and

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Protasiewicz campaign: Releases additional television ads, teaches Wisconsinites how to pronounce her name

CONTACT: press@janetforjustice.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released two ads today, part of a statewide media buy totaling more than $1 million ahead of the February primary. Both ads highlight Judge Janet’s belief in fairness, protecting public safety, and support for reproductive freedom. One

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The Long Run PAC: Mandela Barnes launches new PAC to support the next generation of changemaking candidates

Press ContactMaddy McDanielpress@mandelabarnes.com or 914-471-7716 The Long Run PAC will Invest in Working Class Candidates, Young Candidates, Candidates of Color, and LGBTQ+ Candidates in Wisconsin and Nationwide Mandela’s Historic U.S. Senate Campaign Broke Wisconsin Fundraising Records and Came One Point From Unseating a Two-Term Incumbent MILWAUKEE — Today, Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s 45th Lt.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits southern border, highlights need for increased border security and comprehensive immigration reform

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 McALLEN, Texas – Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to meet with immigration and border officials and to see challenges at the Southwest Border firsthand. She met with the brave men and women tasked

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Kirsten Johnson to DHS secretary

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.go MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), effective Feb. 27, 2023. The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Karen Timberlake’s departure at the end of last year.  “Kirsten has a storied, 20-plus year career in public health and public service, including her time serving Washington and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Joint statement on suspected CCP spy balloon

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding the suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. “The Chinese Communist Party should not have on-demand access to American airspace. Not only is this a violation

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Gov. Evers: Releases excerpts from 2023 State of the State address

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Address to preview governor’s plans to maintain economy’s momentum, bolster state workforce, expand affordable childcare MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, set to deliver his fifth State of the State address tonight, today released excerpts from his 2023 State of the State address. The address is expected to preview the governor’s plans

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