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CONTACT: info@erictoney.com Raises Nearly $450,000 Since Announcing Campaign in October FOND DU LAC, WI – Republican Attorney General candidate Eric Toney today announced a fundraising haul of $446,000 since launching his campaign in October, the largest amount raised by a non-incumbent candidate
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Environment Committee held a public hearing and considered AB 635, the Water Quality Notification Act. Representative Billings introduced this legislation and released the following statement. “I was proud to testify in favor of the Water
Van Orden’s vote last month has already led to health care cost increases for Wisconsinites On January 1st, nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices go up because Van Orden let ACA tax credits expire Van Orden’s website calls for the repeal
40% of Wisconsinites Won’t Be Able To Watch Packers-Bears Playoff Game on Broadcast Due To Amazon’s Exclusive Streaming Rights Mandela Barnes: “Amazon And The NFL Are Ripping Off Wisconsinites To Grow Their Own Pocketbooks.” WATCH HERE Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released a new
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County. Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County. Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream
MADISON, WI – Representative Benjamin Franklin today congratulated Robinson Inc. and The Lawton Standard Co., both based in De Pere, on being named finalists for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, recognizing their excellence, innovation, and lasting contributions to
MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys sent letter to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation calling for an independent third-party investigation into the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota and for a suspension of ICE raids until our communities
MONROE COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a stipulated judgment against Spring Valley Holsteins, Inc., a medium-sized dairy farm in Norwalk, Wis., and its operator, Alan Ferries. The defendants agreed to pay $120,000 to resolve alleged violations
Madison, WI – Legislation authored by Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) and Sen. Rob Hutton (R- Brookfield) that would cut Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime pay received a public hearing Thursday before the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means at the
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, on the heels of the US House’s bipartisan vote to extend ACA credits, ER nurse Mitchell Berman, slammed Congressman Bryan Steil for voting against it. “As an ER nurse, I see every day what happens when people
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in the absence of WisconsinEye coverage of legislative activity: “As our legislative activity resumed this week, the loss of WisconsinEye’s service to Wisconsin residents is being felt by
Madison, WI – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are voicing condemnation for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after graphic video footage showed an ICE agent shooting and killing Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother of three. Milwaukee’s Democratic Socialists stand in solidarity with
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to be aware of unsafe ice and stay sober on the trails this season. “Ice conditions can be unpredictable with fluctuating temperatures, and with International Snowmobile Safety Week coming
DANE COUNTY – Dane County will award $3,926,399 in funding through a unique new program focused on preserving existing units of affordable housing across Dane County, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced today. It’s the fund’s first-ever round of awards,
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has once again voted to hike costs and take healthcare away from thousands of his constituents, a move that even some of his most extreme right-wing colleagues did not follow. Yesterday,
Madison, WI – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC)
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission
GERMANTOWN — Conservative Grant Scaife announced he has secured the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Kettle Moraine Lodge adding to his growing list of law enforcement endorsements. The Lodge is comprised of both active and retired law enforcement officers
CONTACT: info@erictoney.com Raises Nearly $450,000 Since Announcing Campaign in October FOND DU LAC, WI – Republican Attorney General candidate Eric Toney today announced a fundraising haul of $446,000 since launching his campaign in October, the largest amount raised by a non-incumbent candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General in their first reporting period. Toney’s
Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly Environment Committee held a public hearing and considered AB 635, the Water Quality Notification Act. Representative Billings introduced this legislation and released the following statement. “I was proud to testify in favor of the Water Quality Notification Act because everyone in Wisconsin deserves to know
Van Orden’s vote last month has already led to health care cost increases for Wisconsinites On January 1st, nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices go up because Van Orden let ACA tax credits expire Van Orden’s website calls for the repeal of the ACA In July, Van Orden voted in favor
40% of Wisconsinites Won’t Be Able To Watch Packers-Bears Playoff Game on Broadcast Due To Amazon’s Exclusive Streaming Rights Mandela Barnes: “Amazon And The NFL Are Ripping Off Wisconsinites To Grow Their Own Pocketbooks.” WATCH HERE Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released a new video slamming Amazon and the National Football League for blocking millions
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County. Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream that connects to Rio Creek. The cause of the spill
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County. Early Friday morning, Jan. 9, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream that connects to Rio Creek. The cause of the spill
MADISON, WI – Representative Benjamin Franklin today congratulated Robinson Inc. and The Lawton Standard Co., both based in De Pere, on being named finalists for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, recognizing their excellence, innovation, and lasting contributions to Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. “Robinson Inc. and The Lawton Standard Co.
MADISON – Today, State Senator Kelda Roys sent letter to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation calling for an independent third-party investigation into the tragic murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota and for a suspension of ICE raids until our communities can be assured they are properly trained to obey our
MONROE COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a stipulated judgment against Spring Valley Holsteins, Inc., a medium-sized dairy farm in Norwalk, Wis., and its operator, Alan Ferries. The defendants agreed to pay $120,000 to resolve alleged violations related to a fish kill in Moore Creek and an
Madison, WI – Legislation authored by Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) and Sen. Rob Hutton (R- Brookfield) that would cut Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime pay received a public hearing Thursday before the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means at the State Capitol. Assembly Bill 461 creates a state income tax
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, on the heels of the US House’s bipartisan vote to extend ACA credits, ER nurse Mitchell Berman, slammed Congressman Bryan Steil for voting against it. “As an ER nurse, I see every day what happens when people can’t afford the care they need. Bryan Steil wants Wisconsinites
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in the absence of WisconsinEye coverage of legislative activity: “As our legislative activity resumed this week, the loss of WisconsinEye’s service to Wisconsin residents is being felt by us all. While I’m confident this unfortunate situation will eventually
Madison, WI – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over its refusal to hand over confidential information about
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are voicing condemnation for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after graphic video footage showed an ICE agent shooting and killing Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother of three. Milwaukee’s Democratic Socialists stand in solidarity with all those oppressed by ICE—not just in Minneapolis, but here
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to be aware of unsafe ice and stay sober on the trails this season. “Ice conditions can be unpredictable with fluctuating temperatures, and with International Snowmobile Safety Week coming up Jan. 10-18, we urge snowmobilers to be extra careful
DANE COUNTY – Dane County will award $3,926,399 in funding through a unique new program focused on preserving existing units of affordable housing across Dane County, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced today. It’s the fund’s first-ever round of awards, anticipated to preserve and/or rehabilitate 65 units of housing in
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has once again voted to hike costs and take healthcare away from thousands of his constituents, a move that even some of his most extreme right-wing colleagues did not follow. Yesterday, Tiffany voted against a measure with bipartisan support to extend
Madison, WI – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over its refusal to hand over confidential information about registered
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of Common Cause and three Wisconsin voters, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU’s national Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Wisconsin filed a motion Thursday to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over its refusal to hand over confidential information about
GERMANTOWN — Conservative Grant Scaife announced he has secured the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Kettle Moraine Lodge adding to his growing list of law enforcement endorsements. The Lodge is comprised of both active and retired law enforcement officers from Washington County and the surrounding areas. “In addition to