John Swan III: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are pro-worker
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024
As a union leader, I see the importance of electing candidates who will protect the interests of workers.
As a union leader, I see the importance of electing candidates who will protect the interests of workers.
Even though history, economics and common sense exist, presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, has never heard of any of them. In the latest entry of her ongoing series, “How To Destroy An Economy,” she has reconfirmed that she is absolutely clueless as to how an economy grows and creates wealth.
Legislation creates community reentry centers to provide prisoners with flexible services designed to lessen recidivism.
Elected on a partisan ticket, expect a partisan bias.
Latest polling of Wisconsin voters comes less than a month before Election Day. MADISON, WISCONSIN (October 8, 2024) – A statewide survey of 700Wisconsin voters shows former President Donald Trump pulling into the lead over Vice President Kamala Harris. Statewide:
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Eric Hovde announced the Hovde Plan, a set of out of touch policies that would help the ultra-rich like himself and gut the hard-earned programs Wisconsinites depend on. Hovde demanded cuts to Medicare and Social Security, raising the retirement
Madison… Wednesday, Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) to bring School Resource Officers back to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS): “It is unfortunate that MPS must
Award recognizes Baldwin’s steadfast commitment to Wisconsin farmers and rural communities EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Friend of Farm Bureau” award, recognizing her steadfast commitment to Wisconsin farmers
Madison…The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce presented Senator Joan Ballweg with the Working for Wisconsin Award at EK Machine Co., Inc. in Fall River on October 7, 2024, for her strong record of supporting the state’s business and manufacturing community. “I appreciate the
Guns claimed 830 Wisconsin lives in homicides, suicides, and unintentional deaths, according to latest data Washington, DC — Guns claimed the lives of 830 Wisconsin residents in 2022 according to Gun Death in Wisconsin, a new joint report by the Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI – Last week, national law enforcement leaders praised Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s history of strong support for law enforcement professionals and the rule of law. Harry Dunn and Danny Hodges, two of the police officers who protected our Capitol
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a new special license plate designed and sponsored by the International Crane Foundation, a non-profit organization. This plate supports the organization’s worldwide efforts to conserve cranes and
Allie Musolf and Sarah Wittrock are the featured speakers for the Oct. 17 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Sarah Wittrock (left) and Allie Musolf (right) They will present “Domestic Violence:
Milwaukee—The MKE 2024 Host Committee has made large-scale furniture donations tocommunity-focused organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. The furniture items were left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “With the convention behind us, we’re thrilled that we continue
MADISON, Wis. – The first patients will be seen at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center in just a few short weeks, and these patients will have even more seamless access to clinical trials. Clinical trials, or research in which people
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin’s shared revenue
New rule will ensure full lead pipe replacement across the country within a decade while delivering clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a landmark final rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in drinking
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) kicked off Fire Prevention Week Monday with a couple of stops highlighting groups that keep Wisconsin communities safe from fire. “Most people associate our agency with licensing professionals, but
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign blasted Tammy Baldwin’s latest TV ad that lies about Eric’s position on Social Security. The latest “Truth Matters” post makes clear Eric believes Social Security shouldn’t change for anyone currently receiving social security and needs
Complaints filed on behalf of trans and nonbinary students in Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed joint federal civil rights complaints against four
As a union leader, I see the importance of electing candidates who will protect the interests of workers.
Even though history, economics and common sense exist, presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, has never heard of any of them. In the latest entry of her ongoing series, “How To Destroy An Economy,” she has reconfirmed that she is absolutely clueless as to how an economy grows and creates wealth.
Legislation creates community reentry centers to provide prisoners with flexible services designed to lessen recidivism.
Elected on a partisan ticket, expect a partisan bias.
Latest polling of Wisconsin voters comes less than a month before Election Day. MADISON, WISCONSIN (October 8, 2024) – A statewide survey of 700Wisconsin voters shows former President Donald Trump pulling into the lead over Vice President Kamala Harris. Statewide: Donald Trump – 48% Kamala Harris – 47% Third Party
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Eric Hovde announced the Hovde Plan, a set of out of touch policies that would help the ultra-rich like himself and gut the hard-earned programs Wisconsinites depend on. Hovde demanded cuts to Medicare and Social Security, raising the retirement age, and defunding veterans’ benefits like the PACT Act, which
Madison… Wednesday, Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) to bring School Resource Officers back to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS): “It is unfortunate that MPS must be taken to court to simply follow the law. The
Award recognizes Baldwin’s steadfast commitment to Wisconsin farmers and rural communities EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Friend of Farm Bureau” award, recognizing her steadfast commitment to Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Senator Baldwin accepted the award while visiting Messerschmidt… Please
Madison…The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce presented Senator Joan Ballweg with the Working for Wisconsin Award at EK Machine Co., Inc. in Fall River on October 7, 2024, for her strong record of supporting the state’s business and manufacturing community. “I appreciate the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce for recognizing me with this award
Guns claimed 830 Wisconsin lives in homicides, suicides, and unintentional deaths, according to latest data Washington, DC — Guns claimed the lives of 830 Wisconsin residents in 2022 according to Gun Death in Wisconsin, a new joint report by the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund, the state’s leading gun violence
Green Bay, WI – Last week, national law enforcement leaders praised Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s history of strong support for law enforcement professionals and the rule of law. Harry Dunn and Danny Hodges, two of the police officers who protected our Capitol on January 6th, joined Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, former
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a new special license plate designed and sponsored by the International Crane Foundation, a non-profit organization. This plate supports the organization’s worldwide efforts to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds and flyways on which they depend through
Allie Musolf and Sarah Wittrock are the featured speakers for the Oct. 17 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Sarah Wittrock (left) and Allie Musolf (right) They will present “Domestic Violence: Personal and Factual” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills
Milwaukee—The MKE 2024 Host Committee has made large-scale furniture donations tocommunity-focused organizations throughout the Milwaukee area. The furniture items were left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “With the convention behind us, we’re thrilled that we continue to make sure that its impact is felt positively across
MADISON, Wis. – The first patients will be seen at UW Health Eastpark Medical Center in just a few short weeks, and these patients will have even more seamless access to clinical trials. Clinical trials, or research in which people participate in studies to test new treatments or devices for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), published 2025 shared revenue estimates of over $1.5 billion. One of the most significant sources of funding provided by the state to local governments, Wisconsin’s shared revenue includes eight programs providing state aid to counties, municipalities, tax
New rule will ensure full lead pipe replacement across the country within a decade while delivering clean drinking water to disadvantaged communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a landmark final rule requiring the replacement of all lead pipes in drinking water systems nationwide within 10 years. As part of the
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) kicked off Fire Prevention Week Monday with a couple of stops highlighting groups that keep Wisconsin communities safe from fire. “Most people associate our agency with licensing professionals, but I like to remind people that SAFETY is in our
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign blasted Tammy Baldwin’s latest TV ad that lies about Eric’s position on Social Security. The latest “Truth Matters” post makes clear Eric believes Social Security shouldn’t change for anyone currently receiving social security and needs to be protected for people who depend on it for
Complaints filed on behalf of trans and nonbinary students in Winneconne Community School District, Muskego-Norway Schools, the School District of Abbotsford, and Hartford Union High School District Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed joint federal civil rights complaints against four districts whose school boards have taken actions that foster a