WisDems: President Biden signs CHIPS Act into law

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, President Biden signed his historic CHIPS and Science Act into law, which will deliver funding to strengthen U.S. supply chains, create good-paying jobs, help lower costs, and position American manufacturing to be more competitive in the

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Water Council touting phosphorus removal product agreement

The Water Council is touting a new agreement for a product that can remove phosphorus from stormwater, agricultural runoff and other municipal wastewater.  According to a release from the Milwaukee-based water technology organization, the phosphorus-absorbing pellets were developed by a

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DSCC launches new ads targeting Johnson

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today launched a new TV ad and two digital spots hitting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, the first piece of a $3 million campaign targeting the Oshkosh Republican through the November election. Two spots hit Johnson

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Business groups top lobbying list

Business groups representing manufacturing, real estate, construction, health care and farming spent the most money lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers in the first six months of the year.  The top five for spending were: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, $348,511; Wisconsin Realtors Association,

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WisDems: President Biden signs CHIPS Act into law

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, President Biden signed his historic CHIPS and Science Act into law, which will deliver funding to strengthen U.S. supply chains, create good-paying jobs, help lower costs, and position American manufacturing to be more competitive in the 21st century. In celebration of President Biden signing the CHIPS

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Water Council touting phosphorus removal product agreement

The Water Council is touting a new agreement for a product that can remove phosphorus from stormwater, agricultural runoff and other municipal wastewater.  According to a release from the Milwaukee-based water technology organization, the phosphorus-absorbing pellets were developed by a Kentucky startup called Water Warriors. This company participated in The

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DSCC launches new ads targeting Johnson

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today launched a new TV ad and two digital spots hitting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, the first piece of a $3 million campaign targeting the Oshkosh Republican through the November election. Two spots hit Johnson over a tax break he supported that the ads charge

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Business groups top lobbying list

Business groups representing manufacturing, real estate, construction, health care and farming spent the most money lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers in the first six months of the year.  The top five for spending were: Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, $348,511; Wisconsin Realtors Association, $324,436; Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Inc., $312,264; the Wisconsin Hospital

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Gableman records robocall backing Vos’ primary opponent Steen

Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman recorded a robocall urging voters to support Adam Steen in tomorrow’s GOP primary, saying Assembly Speaker Robin Vos “never wanted a real investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin.” Vos, R-Rochester, said the call shows how desperate Gableman is to remain relevant. Former President

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Guests talk Wisconsin’s partisan primary election on ‘UpFront’

National GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel says Wisconsin will be pivotal in 2022 and 2024 and downplayed the split between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence after announcing Milwaukee will host the 2024 Republican National Convention. “This is what happens,” McDaniel said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Legislation will make big corporations pay a fair share of taxes and lower out-of-pocket costs for working families on energy, prescription drugs, and health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Democratic legislation will close tax loopholes for big, billion-dollar corporations

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Concord Coalition: Welcomes deficit reduction goals of Democratic Climate, Tax and Health Care Bill, but warns that back-loaded savings may never take effect

WASHINGTON, DC – The Concord Coalition today welcomed the deficit reduction goals of the Democratic Climate, Tax and Health Care bill, but cautioned that the heavily back-loaded nature of the savings poses a significant risk that some of those savings will never take effect. The “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, H.R.5376),”

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Trump praises Michels, knocks Vos in pre-primary campaign stop

Former President Trump on Friday called Tim Michels “big time” as he urged voters to back the construction exec in Tuesday’s primary while dismissing his GOP guv rival Rebecca Kleefisch as someone running a campaign “of falsehood and lies.” Trump also took aim at Robin Vos as he urged supporters

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Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Vincent calls for unity as Milwaukee is selected to host 2024 Republican National Convention

MILWAUKEE – On Friday, August 5, Republicans unanimously voted to select Milwaukee to host its 2024 national convention. County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent issued the following statement calling for a renewed sense of unity between Democrats and Republicans.  “Any major event choosing Milwaukee, is a huge win for the County. The convention choice

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