MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement by Rep. Mike Gallagher that he would not seek reelection this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson and the House GOP are mired in chaos and dysfunction, and Mike Gallagher calling it quits is about as stark

The Friends (Quakers) testimony of peace is based on the belief that there is that of God in everyone. Every life is of value, and every human deserves the right to live in peace and in dignity.  We mourn the continuing loss of life and relentless destruction that has taken

MADISON – Today it was announced that the Republican legislators from the Chippewa Valley have introduced legislation that will re-allocate $15 million of unused funds from the 2021-2022 budget to support emergency departments in the region. This proposed legislation follows Hospital Sisters Health System’s announcement in late January that by

MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump heads to another National Rifle Association convention to pander to the gun lobby, Wisconsin Democrats and gun violence prevention advocates were out in full force across the state to call out how Trump has put the NRA over the safety of our communities. While Donald Trump

Madison— State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Wisconsin  Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on allowing incomplete witness addresses on  absentee ballot certificates.  “I am deeply concerned about the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance  on incomplete witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates,” said State …

Madison— Earlier this week, State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) introduced  legislation to freeze the pay of individuals who remain in office past their term.  “During my first session I noticed a discrepancy between the standards for appointed officials in  government and the private sector: when a contracted employee starts

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement welcoming Wisconsin’s newest union members as workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin win union election to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT. “Congratulations to the frontline healthcare workers and staff at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

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GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today released the following statement. “Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment. Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and

Planning on hunting for the first time this coming fall? Awesome! The first thing you’ll want to do is enroll in a hunter education course, and now is the perfect time confirm your spot, as courses tend to fill up in the spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on a new Biden Administration memorandum that closely mirrors an amendment she supported to ensure weapons received by any country through U.S. security assistance are used in accordance with international humanitarian law. “As we work to support our allies, I remain

Surrounded by cheering supporters, Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald announced today she is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am running for State Assembly to bring responsive, collaborative, and common sense representation to Madison,” Fitzgerald said. “ We can make positive change happen if we elect representatives