Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing DJ Nichols for Oshkosh, WI Common Council ahead of the April 2 general election. Nichols is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle.  “With a campaign that combines his deep community ties and a rich understanding of

Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing Andrew Meindl for  Wauwatosa Mayor ahead of the April 2 general election. Meindl is one of the PCCC’s first endorsements of the 2024 election cycle.  “We’re proud to endorse Andrew Meindl, a candidate with deep policy expertise and proven commitment to

Today, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is endorsing a slate of union members running in state and local races in Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. This year, one of the PCCC’s top priorities is saving democracy. That means endorsing candidates like the proud union members on this slate,

Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Young Republicans have been made aware over the weekend of Congressman Mike Gallagher not seeking re-election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and Chairman Kyle Schroeder has released the following statement:  “The Wisconsin Young Republicans would like to thank Congressman Mike Gallagher for his eight years

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $14.5 million contract to improve WIS 19 between WIS 78 in Mazomanie and US 12 in Springfield Corners, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 12 on clearing operations. Integrity Grading and Excavating is the prime

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC (CFFE PAC) announced the launch of a $40 million 2024 electoral campaign, with initial investments focused on races in six key battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Montana. This unprecedented investment will support robust door-to-door field

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions for those recreating in the area…. Please log in to

Kenosha – Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) is authoring legislation that would provide a nearly-$1,000 tax rebate to Wisconsin income tax filers. The rebate would be paid for using the state’s $3.2 billion budget surplus.  “Our state’s economy is on sound financial footing.  We’ve got a $3.2 billion budget surplus, in addition

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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