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GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on the effective date of 2021 Wisconsin Act 116, which was authored by Senator Cowles to create timelines and protocols for the testing and handling of sexual assault kits. Senator
[Madison, WI] – On Mandela Barnes’ campaign website, voters can read about Barnes’ disdain for “big money” in politics and “corporate special interests [that] dump millions into Super PACs to influence our elections.” On the same campaign website, Barnes also instructs Super PACs
MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Republicans running for governor have proven that they would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election integrity or January 6, all four have staked out extreme
The Fourth of July is a commemoration of American independence from England and embarking upon a path of self-determination for our country. This holiday is a time to gather and celebrate as one. The United States has come a long
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Cass Cousins to serve as Portage County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Louis Molepske’s election to the Portage County Circuit Court. Cousins will serve
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2022-23 school year. The estimate is based on budgeted dollars submitted by
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $3.5 million investment in workforce innovation at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) through a partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. WTCS
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inquiring when the agency will release final data for suicide rates among children in 2021. Ahead of the National Launch of
Ashland, Bayfield, and Red Cliff, Wis. – On Wednesday, June 29, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with representatives from the Ashland, Bayfield and Red Cliff communities in Northwest Wisconsin, as well as six organizations and community groups providing
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch penned a column this Independence Day weekend for DrydenWire, celebrating decisions protecting our constitutional rights from the U.S. Supreme Court this month. Check out her full column here or read excerpts
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the designation of the city of Reedsburg in Sauk County as the state’s newest Certified Local Government (CLG). Seventy-five local governments in Wisconsin are now certified under the CLG program. The CLG program is a
MADISON, Wis. ‒ When Maureen Alley was old enough to curl her own hair, she noticed that with each elevation of her right arm to style her hair, her arm would go numb. “I thought it was normal,” she said. This “normal”
MADISON, Wis. – Next week the Wisconsin Elections Commission is mailing postcards to approximately 178,500 state residents who appear to be eligible to vote but are not currently registered. The official postcards, being mailed around July 8, tell voters how
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a new ad today highlighting the real-world consequences of the crisis at the southern border and the Biden administration’s disastrous policies. In the ad, Sen. Johnson explains how the Democrats’ open border
Opportunity Wisconsin will be handing out FREE popsicles at Bradford Beach on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 PM or while supplies last MILWAUKEE, Wis.—As Wisconsinites prepare for the holiday weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching three new billboards reminding residents that Senator Ron
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220701GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. July 4th is a special day of remembrance and celebration for America. The first Fourth of July was celebrated in 1777 in Philadelphia, commemorating the 1776
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220630DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to take a minute and talk a little about Democracy. Our shared love of democracy
MADISON – Today, Bon Iver, the Grammy Award-winning indie artist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I’m thrilled to have the support of my friend, fellow Eau Clairian, and Grammy Award winner Justin
[Milwaukee, WI] – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County has published its VOTE411.org voter guide to help citizens prepare to vote in the upcoming August 9 primary election. The League encourages citizens to learn about the candidates so they can
MADISON, Wis. – The extremist Republicans running for governor all support restrictive abortion bans with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother. The Wisconsin Examiner outlined how this extreme stance could harm pregnant cancer patients, who already have to make
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on the effective date of 2021 Wisconsin Act 116, which was authored by Senator Cowles to create timelines and protocols for the testing and handling of sexual assault kits. Senator Cowles also authored a bill similar to Act 116 in
[Madison, WI] – On Mandela Barnes’ campaign website, voters can read about Barnes’ disdain for “big money” in politics and “corporate special interests [that] dump millions into Super PACs to influence our elections.” On the same campaign website, Barnes also instructs Super PACs to share his talking points with “Democratic primary voters, especially
MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Republicans running for governor have proven that they would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election integrity or January 6, all four have staked out extreme views in order to allow politicians to control the outcomes
The Fourth of July is a commemoration of American independence from England and embarking upon a path of self-determination for our country. This holiday is a time to gather and celebrate as one. The United States has come a long way since its founding. The Founding Fathers set up a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Cass Cousins to serve as Portage County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Louis Molepske’s election to the Portage County Circuit Court. Cousins will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2022-23 school year. The estimate is based on budgeted dollars submitted by school districts. This estimate allows school districts to develop the
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $3.5 million investment in workforce innovation at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) through a partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. WTCS colleges work closely with community-based organizations and employers in their
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inquiring when the agency will release final data for suicide rates among children in 2021. Ahead of the National Launch of the 988 Mental Health Hotline, the letter urges the CDC,
Ashland, Bayfield, and Red Cliff, Wis. – On Wednesday, June 29, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with representatives from the Ashland, Bayfield and Red Cliff communities in Northwest Wisconsin, as well as six organizations and community groups providing housing, coastal management and conservation services in Ashland and Bayfield
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch penned a column this Independence Day weekend for DrydenWire, celebrating decisions protecting our constitutional rights from the U.S. Supreme Court this month. Check out her full column here or read excerpts below: Keeping the Constitution Great By Rebecca Kleefisch DrydenWire July
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the designation of the city of Reedsburg in Sauk County as the state’s newest Certified Local Government (CLG). Seventy-five local governments in Wisconsin are now certified under the CLG program. The CLG program is a voluntary partnership program between local governments, the State Historic Preservation
MADISON, Wis. ‒ When Maureen Alley was old enough to curl her own hair, she noticed that with each elevation of her right arm to style her hair, her arm would go numb. “I thought it was normal,” she said. This “normal” continued for years, but one day in December 2020 it
MADISON, Wis. – Next week the Wisconsin Elections Commission is mailing postcards to approximately 178,500 state residents who appear to be eligible to vote but are not currently registered. The official postcards, being mailed around July 8, tell voters how to register to vote online at MyVote.wi.gov and give them deadlines and
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a new ad today highlighting the real-world consequences of the crisis at the southern border and the Biden administration’s disastrous policies. In the ad, Sen. Johnson explains how the Democrats’ open border policies are causing out of control human, sex and drug
Opportunity Wisconsin will be handing out FREE popsicles at Bradford Beach on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 PM or while supplies last MILWAUKEE, Wis.—As Wisconsinites prepare for the holiday weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching three new billboards reminding residents that Senator Ron Johnson is traveling on their dime while he refuses to
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220701GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. July 4th is a special day of remembrance and celebration for America. The first Fourth of July was celebrated in 1777 in Philadelphia, commemorating the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. We
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220630DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to take a minute and talk a little about Democracy. Our shared love of democracy creates a bond that binds us together. But in order
MADISON – Today, Bon Iver, the Grammy Award-winning indie artist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I’m thrilled to have the support of my friend, fellow Eau Clairian, and Grammy Award winner Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver,” said Sarah Godlewski. “We’re at
[Milwaukee, WI] – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County has published its VOTE411.org voter guide to help citizens prepare to vote in the upcoming August 9 primary election. The League encourages citizens to learn about the candidates so they can make an informed choice when casting their ballot. The League’s
MADISON, Wis. – The extremist Republicans running for governor all support restrictive abortion bans with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother. The Wisconsin Examiner outlined how this extreme stance could harm pregnant cancer patients, who already have to make the difficult decision to receive an abortion or delay treatment.