U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance

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WISDOM: Releases statement

On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, Governor Evers and Department of Corrections (DOC)  Secretary Carr issued a joint press release announcing “sweeping measures to… [in part] restore  regular movement” at DOC correctional facilities. We are grateful that, after months of silence, 

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Rep. August: Reacts to Evers’ veto

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ veto of Special Session SB 1:  “It’s extremely frustrating to see Governor Evers once again veto meaningful tax relief for Wisconsin’s families.  Legislative

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for alleged water pollution violations

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and owner Paul J. Bugar. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit for the company’s non-metallic mining operations in Clark County, Wisconsin.

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Gov. Evers, First Lady: Deliver Radio Address celebrating Thanksgiving

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address, wishing Wisconsinites a happy Thanksgiving. The message was also shared as a video message that can be found here.  Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers.  Governor: We wanted to take

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards brownfield grant to Cuba City

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Cuba City to assist with the investigation of potential environmental contamination at the site of a former dry cleaner. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides contractor

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Biden-Harris Campaign: To air ads during Lions vs. Packers Thanksgiving game

Tomorrow, Biden-Harris 2024 is running ads in Detroit, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin highlighting President Biden’s commitment to lowering costs and strengthening America’s middle class around the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers’ Thanksgiving game.  “Never Left” and “Finally” will air around the Thanksgiving Day Lions vs. Packers matchup in the

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Leads House delegation in 2nd annual remembrance of Waukesha Christmas Parade victims

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement after re-introducing a bipartisan House Resolution, signed by the entire Wisconsin House delegation, honoring the victims of the devastating attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021. Congressman Fitzgerald also attended the unveiling of the Parade Memorial on Main Street and

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers and First Lady Evers deliver radio address celebrating Thanksgiving

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/231121DemAddress.mp3 MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address, wishing Wisconsinites a happy Thanksgiving. The message was also recorded as a video message that can be found here. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers. Governor: We want… Please

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WISDOM: Releases statement

On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, Governor Evers and Department of Corrections (DOC)  Secretary Carr issued a joint press release announcing “sweeping measures to… [in part] restore  regular movement” at DOC correctional facilities. We are grateful that, after months of silence,  they have at least acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in many

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WILL: Files amicus brief with Oklahoma Supreme Court

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Oklahoma in defense of a Catholic charter school. The Oklahoma Attorney General is attempting to defend state statutes that support only “sectarian” or non-religious charters. WILL believes the highest court

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: On the fight for democracy In Wisconsin 

PRESS CONTACT: Abhi Rahman, Communications Director(720) 299-0654, rahman@dlcc.org The new maps will be crucial for the future of the state and our country. WASHINGTON — Today, ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing on challenges to the state’s gerrymandered maps, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee reaffirms its commitment to the fight for democracy in

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Rep. August: Reacts to Evers’ veto

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to Governor Evers’ veto of Special Session SB 1:  “It’s extremely frustrating to see Governor Evers once again veto meaningful tax relief for Wisconsin’s families.  Legislative Republicans came into special session and passed historic tax relief

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U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Porter: Introduce bill to crack down on foreign influence in state and local elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced legislation with seven colleagues to prevent foreign funding from supporting state and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and recalls. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) plans to introduce companion legislation in the Senate. “It is illegal for foreign entities to donate to American

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