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Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. (WGO)— Wisconsin’s only no-compromise gun rights organization — opposes H.R. 1808, the so-called “Assault Weapons Ban of 2021,” as it would make most firearms owners criminals overnight and would ban all of the
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is refusing to sign a pledge to protect the major worker freedom reform signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker, according to National Right to Work Legal
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today called on Speaker Pelosi to continue with her planned CODEL visit to Taiwan after President Biden cautioned against her trip. In a video statement, Rep. Gallagher slammed the President’s comments, saying in part, “This is
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), introduced the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Business Act. This legislation would repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as require the CFPB to presume that size and sophistication-based tailoring of regulations
Milwaukee, Wis. – Used cars are in high demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices. How
WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, voted in favor of committee passage of the resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the NATO
MEDFORD – On Tuesday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was recognized by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. (WPT) with their “2022 Property Taxpayer Champion Award.” He was nominated by members of the organization in the 87th Assembly District for working on their behalf,
The MFD is pleased to announce the graduation of 20 fire recruits. Each individual graduating spent the past 16 weeks preparing for this moment. The recruits were challenged both physically and mentally throughout their time at the Training Academy so
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order addressing extreme heat and boosting offshore wind, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “We commend the Biden administration for taking a critical step toward addressing and combating the climate
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow joined fellow Republican primary candidates in a debate that aired on the Dan O’Donnell Show. Jarchow’s broad depth of experience was on full display, setting him apart from his primary
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage. If passed into law, the legislation would protect marriage equality for millions after the Supreme Court’s appalling Dobbs ruling.
So what’s Speaker Robin Vos doing on the Great Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling declaring hundreds of thousands of Drop Box votes to be illegal? This is not a time for him to hide, but a time to act! I don’t
With only three weeks until August 9, Wisconsin Democrats are in disarray as pundits and liberal grassroots grow frustrated with their choices for the U.S. Senate primary election. While liberal pundits acknowledge that “Biden’s shortcomings and progressives’ tone deafness — is part
Common Council President José G. Pérez said today he intends to call a special election for the vacant 9th Aldermanic District seat to coincide with the 2023 Spring General Election on April 4, 2023. President Pérez said his hands are tied by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Katy Tur on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the Respect for Marriage Act. This bill would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial
MADISON, Wis. — There’s a lot on Wisconsinites’ minds as the Republican candidates for Attorney General speak in a public debate this Wednesday, and A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch said there are serious questions about state issues that
OSHKOSH, Wis. – This morning, as part of a national “Defend Choice” week of action, state Representatives Gordon Hintz and Kristina Shelton joined Wisconsin voters outside of Ron Johnson’s Oshkosh office to protest the senator’s attacks on abortion rights and Wisconsinites’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (July 19, 2022) —Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region now offer test-to-treat COVID-19 services using the COVID-19 antiviral, PAXLOVID, to help treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in certain patients who
MADISON, Wis. –Tim Michels confirmed on the Vicki McKenna Show yesterday that should he become governor, he will not consider implementing red flag laws, a common sense gun safety measure supported by 81% of Wisconsin voters. In the exchange: VICKI MCKENNA: Would you promise – the
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Arts Board approved the Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) pilot program to invest in the city’s cultural creators by leveraging the knowledge and practices of local artists to build a stronger Milwaukee. Under the PAIR program,
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. (WGO)— Wisconsin’s only no-compromise gun rights organization — opposes H.R. 1808, the so-called “Assault Weapons Ban of 2021,” as it would make most firearms owners criminals overnight and would ban all of the most common firearms in use today, even squirrel hunting rifles.
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is refusing to sign a pledge to protect the major worker freedom reform signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker, according to National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and National Right to Work Committee President Mark
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today called on Speaker Pelosi to continue with her planned CODEL visit to Taiwan after President Biden cautioned against her trip. In a video statement, Rep. Gallagher slammed the President’s comments, saying in part, “This is a bad message from the President and an overall weak
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), introduced the Making the CFPB Accountable to Small Business Act. This legislation would repeal Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as require the CFPB to presume that size and sophistication-based tailoring of regulations are needed in SBREFA panel reviews. “President Biden’s woke agenda
Milwaukee, Wis. – Used cars are in high demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices. How the scam works You are shopping for a used vehicle
WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, voted in favor of committee passage of the resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the NATO accession protocols for Sweden and Finland. The accession protocols and
MEDFORD – On Tuesday, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was recognized by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. (WPT) with their “2022 Property Taxpayer Champion Award.” He was nominated by members of the organization in the 87th Assembly District for working on their behalf, advocating for lower taxes, and standing up for Main Street,
The MFD is pleased to announce the graduation of 20 fire recruits. Each individual graduating spent the past 16 weeks preparing for this moment. The recruits were challenged both physically and mentally throughout their time at the Training Academy so that they would understand what it truly means to be
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order addressing extreme heat and boosting offshore wind, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “We commend the Biden administration for taking a critical step toward addressing and combating the climate crisis. This executive order will protect communities from extreme weather,
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Attorney General candidate Adam Jarchow joined fellow Republican primary candidates in a debate that aired on the Dan O’Donnell Show. Jarchow’s broad depth of experience was on full display, setting him apart from his primary opponents and demonstrating why he’s best positioned to take on
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage. If passed into law, the legislation would protect marriage equality for millions after the Supreme Court’s appalling Dobbs ruling. In Wisconsin, radical Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels has supported
So what’s Speaker Robin Vos doing on the Great Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling declaring hundreds of thousands of Drop Box votes to be illegal? This is not a time for him to hide, but a time to act! I don’t know his opponent in the upcoming Primary, but feel certain
With only three weeks until August 9, Wisconsin Democrats are in disarray as pundits and liberal grassroots grow frustrated with their choices for the U.S. Senate primary election. While liberal pundits acknowledge that “Biden’s shortcomings and progressives’ tone deafness — is part of what makes many Democrats so uneasy about this fall’s
Common Council President José G. Pérez said today he intends to call a special election for the vacant 9th Aldermanic District seat to coincide with the 2023 Spring General Election on April 4, 2023. President Pérez said his hands are tied by state law as to how early he can call for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Katy Tur on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the Respect for Marriage Act. This bill would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Click here to watch the full interview, and find
MADISON, Wis. — There’s a lot on Wisconsinites’ minds as the Republican candidates for Attorney General speak in a public debate this Wednesday, and A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch said there are serious questions about state issues that Adam Jarchow and Eric Toney must answer. “Adam Jarchow and
OSHKOSH, Wis. – This morning, as part of a national “Defend Choice” week of action, state Representatives Gordon Hintz and Kristina Shelton joined Wisconsin voters outside of Ron Johnson’s Oshkosh office to protest the senator’s attacks on abortion rights and Wisconsinites’ ability to make their own medical decisions. Johnson has spent
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (July 19, 2022) —Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region now offer test-to-treat COVID-19 services using the COVID-19 antiviral, PAXLOVID, to help treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in certain patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. Earlier
MADISON, Wis. –Tim Michels confirmed on the Vicki McKenna Show yesterday that should he become governor, he will not consider implementing red flag laws, a common sense gun safety measure supported by 81% of Wisconsin voters. In the exchange: VICKI MCKENNA: Would you promise – the Biden administration, along with some Republican support, just passed a
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Arts Board approved the Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) pilot program to invest in the city’s cultural creators by leveraging the knowledge and practices of local artists to build a stronger Milwaukee. Under the PAIR program, a local artist will be hired by a City of