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Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boom—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S.
MADISON — Three Wisconsin students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The students received the recognition for achievement in academics, arts, and career and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today announced eight meat processors will receive grants through the 2023 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program. These grants aim to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsburg.
Madison, WI – Today, NextGen PAC endorsed United States Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election. In 2024, NextGen PAC will leverage its grassroots organizing infrastructure in Wisconsin by mobilizing thousands of young voters to defeat her Republican challenger. NextGen PAC’s endorsement of
(Wisconsin) – Tomorrow, Thursday, May 11, Title 42 is scheduled to sunset. Title 42, is a Trump-era deadly and discriminatory policy, with no public health justification. This shameful policy has resulted in human rights violations at the border from asylum seekers,
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany keeps moving closer and closer to entering the “chippy” GOP Senate primary in Wisconsin, today appearing to unveil a redesigned campaign website. This comes after David Clarke launched attacks on the potential GOP field and the NRSC. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde—who already ran and lost a “brutal”
50 Prominent Voices from Across the Democratic Party Will Take a Leadership Role in Delivering the Campaign’s Message and Engaging Voters Across the Country VIDEO Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), expressing concerns over “unprecedented attacks” on the Supreme Court,
On April 27th, Reverend James E. Connell, J.C.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and former Vice-chancellor, filed an open records request asking for communications between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Catholic dioceses and religious orders. Thus far, Father Connell has
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and six of her colleagues called on ten of the largest credit card issuers to answer questions about their late fee practices following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to limit
To: Dane County Board of Supervisors Fr: County Executive Joe Parisi Re: Human Services Transition/Recruitment I think we can all agree we are saddened and frustrated by the manner in which the recent nomination process for Director of the Department
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has 1,938 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2027 as of National Decision Day, May 1. Brian Troyer, dean of undergraduate admissions, attributes the success, in part, to his team’s mission-based, personalized approach to
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a group of 43 Republican senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms.
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator André Jacque (R-DePere) released two bills for co-sponsorship (LRB-0423 and LRB-0522) that address the matter of obscene materials in schools. LRB-0522 prohibits schools from using the tax-payer funded common school fund
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie
MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their
Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boom—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S. will default, Climate Power is counting down each day, highlighting
MADISON — Three Wisconsin students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The students received the recognition for achievement in academics, arts, and career and technical education. Ananya Bhatt (Brookfield Central High School – Elmbrook
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) today announced eight meat processors will receive grants through the 2023 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program. These grants aim to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “Wisconsin’s meat processors
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsburg. During their visit, the governor and secretary toured the farm with
Madison, WI – Today, NextGen PAC endorsed United States Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election. In 2024, NextGen PAC will leverage its grassroots organizing infrastructure in Wisconsin by mobilizing thousands of young voters to defeat her Republican challenger. NextGen PAC’s endorsement of Senator Baldwin is due to her proven commitment to building
(Wisconsin) – Tomorrow, Thursday, May 11, Title 42 is scheduled to sunset. Title 42, is a Trump-era deadly and discriminatory policy, with no public health justification. This shameful policy has resulted in human rights violations at the border from asylum seekers, who are mostly women and children, fleeing violence by cartels
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany keeps moving closer and closer to entering the “chippy” GOP Senate primary in Wisconsin, today appearing to unveil a redesigned campaign website. This comes after David Clarke launched attacks on the potential GOP field and the NRSC. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde—who already ran and lost a “brutal” and “dicey” primary campaign for Senate in 2012—is getting ready
50 Prominent Voices from Across the Democratic Party Will Take a Leadership Role in Delivering the Campaign’s Message and Engaging Voters Across the Country VIDEO Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which will be comprised of 50 leading voices in the Democratic
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), expressing concerns over “unprecedented attacks” on the Supreme Court, including Sen. Wyden’s April 24, 2023 letter to Harlan Crow requesting tax
On April 27th, Reverend James E. Connell, J.C.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and former Vice-chancellor, filed an open records request asking for communications between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Catholic dioceses and religious orders. Thus far, Father Connell has received no response from the DOJ. Below is his video
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and six of her colleagues called on ten of the largest credit card issuers to answer questions about their late fee practices following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to limit exorbitant late fees and the banking lobby’s strong pushback against
To: Dane County Board of Supervisors Fr: County Executive Joe Parisi Re: Human Services Transition/Recruitment I think we can all agree we are saddened and frustrated by the manner in which the recent nomination process for Director of the Department of Human Services unfolded. While no one can undo what’s occurred,
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has 1,938 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2027 as of National Decision Day, May 1. Brian Troyer, dean of undergraduate admissions, attributes the success, in part, to his team’s mission-based, personalized approach to working with students and families. “I am proud of the
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a group of 43 Republican senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms. The letter is signed by U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah),
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator André Jacque (R-DePere) released two bills for co-sponsorship (LRB-0423 and LRB-0522) that address the matter of obscene materials in schools. LRB-0522 prohibits schools from using the tax-payer funded common school fund to purchase obscene materials. LRB-0423 removes the exemption for school
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This bill will prevent federal prosecutors from using indefinite, and often
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing inventory is a critical problem in Wisconsin; a problem that
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on
MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission is part of the United States’ commitment to the international
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their doors open and their rates affordable. Events: · Kenosha – put on