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https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220603GOPAddress.mp3 Governor Evers vetoed a record-smashing 126 bills this session. The previous record was 90 and had stood for almost a century. Wisconsinites need to be aware what reforms Governor Evers was vetoing as he made history. After COVID had
MADISON, Wis. – After his endorsement of New Jersey resident Sean Duffy last year fell flat, Donald Trump has endorsed yet another apparent out-of-stater, Tim Michels, in the August GOP primary for governor. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels released the following statement after receiving the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump: “I appreciate President Trump’s endorsement and vote of confidence. This
Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com Waukesha, Wis.] — Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement on Thursday about how she will win the race for Wisconsin governor: “If I know one thing about President Trump, it’s that he likes winners, and I’m
Tim Michels is a very successful businessman running for Governor of the Great State of Wisconsin. During my Administration, Tim served on my infrastructure task force, and helped us plan and start building the Keystone XL Pipeline before Joe Biden
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed
RHINELANDER – Incumbent State Representative Rob Swearingen (R Rhinelander) announced he will seek his sixth, two-year term in the November election. The lifelong Rhinelander resident and small business owner is proud of his work in the legislature and bringing more
MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month begins, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry. Among the awardees is U.S.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that a DOJ Investigation aided in the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE’s) discharge of all remaining federal student loans borrowed to attend any campus owned or operated by Corinthian
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of several tragic mass shootings across the country, and the start of the annual Wear Orange Weekend that begins Friday, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today proclaimed June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Wisconsin. The
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a formal AG opinion, at the request of Governor Evers, regarding the power of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (the “Authority”) to voluntarily engage in collective bargaining with an
MADISON, Wis. – To celebrate Pride Month, Governor Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday. This marks the fourth year Pride has been celebrated over the Capitol, and the first year the Progress Pride Flag has been raised
WAUKESHA, WI – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Husco International hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for a tour of the company’s Waukesha manufacturing facility and to continue the conversation about supporting Made in America equipment manufacturers. Husco is
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2022. “We invite those interested
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad today on the increase of deadly drugs into our communities from the open borders. The ad is part of a seven-figure
(Lombard, Ill.) May 23, 2022 — State Representative Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire was among 40 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Emerson will meet
MADISON, Wis. – This week, as Wisconsin Republicans in Congress are on congressional recess, you’ll probably hear them spew political talking points about the national shortage of baby formula. But what they won’t mention is that every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The American Dental Association estimates that 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year, and local dentists say that number has likely increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI JUNE 2, 2022 – On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Racine County Judge Jon Fredrickson ordered a lawsuit filed by Mount Pleasant Village Attorney Chris Smith, against Kelly Gallaher, a resident and vocal critic of the Foxconn development,
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220603GOPAddress.mp3 Governor Evers vetoed a record-smashing 126 bills this session. The previous record was 90 and had stood for almost a century. Wisconsinites need to be aware what reforms Governor Evers was vetoing as he made history. After COVID had receded, Republicans requested a plan for when state employees would
MADISON, Wis. – After his endorsement of New Jersey resident Sean Duffy last year fell flat, Donald Trump has endorsed yet another apparent out-of-stater, Tim Michels, in the August GOP primary for governor. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Wisconsin GOP primary
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Today, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels released the following statement after receiving the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump: “I appreciate President Trump’s endorsement and vote of confidence. This is a tremendous boost to our efforts and a continuation
Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com Waukesha, Wis.] — Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement on Thursday about how she will win the race for Wisconsin governor: “If I know one thing about President Trump, it’s that he likes winners, and I’m the only person in this race who has won statewide
Tim Michels is a very successful businessman running for Governor of the Great State of Wisconsin. During my Administration, Tim served on my infrastructure task force, and helped us plan and start building the Keystone XL Pipeline before Joe Biden launched his assault on American Energy production. The current Governor,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed away on May 28, 2022, at the age of 67.
RHINELANDER – Incumbent State Representative Rob Swearingen (R Rhinelander) announced he will seek his sixth, two-year term in the November election. The lifelong Rhinelander resident and small business owner is proud of his work in the legislature and bringing more jobs and prosperity to the 34th Assembly District. Rep. Swearingen
MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month begins, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry. Among the awardees is U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), who spearheaded the successful creation of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that a DOJ Investigation aided in the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE’s) discharge of all remaining federal student loans borrowed to attend any campus owned or operated by Corinthian Colleges Inc. (Corinthian) from its founding in 1995 through its
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of several tragic mass shootings across the country, and the start of the annual Wear Orange Weekend that begins Friday, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today proclaimed June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Wisconsin. The full proclamation can be found here. “Our country and our state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #167 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June. 3, 2022, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders, who passed away on May 28, 2022, at the age of 67.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a formal AG opinion, at the request of Governor Evers, regarding the power of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (the “Authority”) to voluntarily engage in collective bargaining with an organization chosen by a majority of nurses it employs. The
MADISON, Wis. – To celebrate Pride Month, Governor Evers raised the Progress Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday. This marks the fourth year Pride has been celebrated over the Capitol, and the first year the Progress Pride Flag has been raised – a tradition that Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson said
WAUKESHA, WI – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Husco International hosted U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) for a tour of the company’s Waukesha manufacturing facility and to continue the conversation about supporting Made in America equipment manufacturers. Husco is a family-owned company specializing in high performance hydraulic and electro-mechanical
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2022. “We invite those interested in creating opportunities that support and advance the careers of
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad today on the increase of deadly drugs into our communities from the open borders. The ad is part of a seven-figure statewide television and digital ad buy with the NRSC. The
(Lombard, Ill.) May 23, 2022 — State Representative Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire was among 40 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Emerson will meet with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states
MADISON, Wis. – This week, as Wisconsin Republicans in Congress are on congressional recess, you’ll probably hear them spew political talking points about the national shortage of baby formula. But what they won’t mention is that every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted AGAINST a bill to ensure the Food and Drug Administration
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The American Dental Association estimates that 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year, and local dentists say that number has likely increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to navigate a world with COVID-19 and public places become busy
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI JUNE 2, 2022 – On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Racine County Judge Jon Fredrickson ordered a lawsuit filed by Mount Pleasant Village Attorney Chris Smith, against Kelly Gallaher, a resident and vocal critic of the Foxconn development, to be dismissed with prejudice, after Smith said a comment