Vos dismisses those behind recall effort against him as ‘whack jobs,’ will formally challenge signatures

The Rochester Republican at a WisPolitics event described those seeking to oust him as fitting the definition of “moron,” adding he will formally challenge the signatures submitted last week. Vos said his volunteers and a private investigator have found a litany of issues such as forged signatures, duplicate names, signatures from at least one person who has dementia and his own name. 

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Agard campaign: Hosts environmental roundtable

Madison – Today, Melissa Agard, candidate for Dane County Executive hosted a roundtable with environmental leaders across Dane County. Agard is running a campaign that is prioritizing environmental protection. The discussion at today’s roundtable focused on issues such as  water quality,

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Duchow campaign: Announces re-election bid

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) today announced her candidacy for the 97th Assembly District. Duchow is seeking her 6th term in the legislature, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015 under previous legislative maps.  “I’ve called Delafield home my entire

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Vos dismisses those behind recall effort against him as ‘whack jobs,’ will formally challenge signatures

The Rochester Republican at a WisPolitics event described those seeking to oust him as fitting the definition of “moron,” adding he will formally challenge the signatures submitted last week. Vos said his volunteers and a private investigator have found a litany of issues such as forged signatures, duplicate names, signatures from at least one person who has dementia and his own name. 

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Gov. Evers: Signs historic legislation to support and expand Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed historic legislation, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to receive and administer more than $78 million in federal funds under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Joint Legislative Audit Committee: Hears from DOA and Universities of Wisconsin Audit Reports 23-22 and 23-23

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement following today’s public hearing on two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management for both the Department of Administration (Report 23-22) and the University of Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson: Demands HHS Secretary Becerra turn over unredacted records on COVID-19 origins, including Dr. Fauci’s emails

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding that he provide a detailed explanation for why HHS continues to ignore a legal requirement to fully produce previously requested information

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Agard campaign: Hosts environmental roundtable

Madison – Today, Melissa Agard, candidate for Dane County Executive hosted a roundtable with environmental leaders across Dane County. Agard is running a campaign that is prioritizing environmental protection. The discussion at today’s roundtable focused on issues such as  water quality, flood management, land conservation, climate initiatives, and recreation and parks.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Notches wins for Wisconsin farmers, rural communities, water infrastructure and Tribes in annual funding legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, brought home funding to support Wisconsin farmers, rural communities, water infrastructure, and tribal nations in the government funding legislation signed into law earlier this month.  “Wisconsin farmers are the beating heart of our rural communities, and

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Duchow campaign: Announces re-election bid

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) today announced her candidacy for the 97th Assembly District. Duchow is seeking her 6th term in the legislature, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015 under previous legislative maps.  “I’ve called Delafield home my entire life. My husband Craig and I raised our sons here,

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Dept. of Transportation: More testing facilities and new website enhance service for emissions program customers

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces improvements to the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program (WIVIP) to help customers in southeast Wisconsin conveniently complete their required vehicle emissions test. Improvements include the addition of two, new centralized inspection facilities with extended weekend hours and an updated

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Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Haywood: Move to bar fake electors from election oversight

In a move the legislators noted should be straightforward and common sense, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) today circulated legislation that would bar fake electors who actively sought to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters from serving in an official role regulating elections, notably the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “It

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