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WAUKESHA, WI —The Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYRs), the grassroots organization known for getting conservatives elected to local, state, and national office, announced endorsements for the 2022 fall election cycle. The WIYR Board of Directors, consisting of the Executive Committee officers and
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Cavalier Johnson, will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club on Thursday, June 2. Johnson, the former Common Council president who became Milwaukee’s acting mayor when Tom Barrett stepped down last December
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the department will be spraying areas of Devil’s Lake State Park and the Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit by plane to combat spongy moth* (formerly known as gypsy moth) populations between
WILL filed federal lawsuit last summer on behalf of David Blaska The News: The Madison Common Council adopted an amended ordinance to remove unconstitutional racial quotas from a Police Civilian Oversight Board. The action comes in response to a federal lawsuit filed by the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responding to reports that President Joe Biden is altering the approval and execution process for the conduct of offensive cyber operations, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) is strongly advising the President to preserve the National Security Policy Memorandum-13 (NSPM-13) as is.
Ads are the latest part of in the DNC’s outreach in Wisconsin ahead of the midterm elections The DNC today announced new Spanish-language print and radio ads in battleground states, including Wisconsin, to mark the launch of Adelante, a signature outreach program
LicensE is the department’s new online, self-guided license application platform. Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is offering two additional question-and-answer sessions about LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for occupational licenses.
Mosinee, WI – On Tuesday, Brent Jacobson became the first State Senate candidate in Wisconsin to gain approved ballot status by the Wisconsin Elections Commission after hand delivering nomination signatures for approval on Monday. State Senate candidates are required to
MADISON, Wis. – When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. However, certain UW researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines. For Dr. Douglas McNeel, professor of medicine at the UW
In the days following the Supreme Court draft opinion leak, the pro-life movement in Wisconsin and nationwide has grappled with a surge in violence, including an attack on Wisconsin Family Action, and ongoing threats targeted at the entire pro-life cause
[Madison, WI] – While Tony Evers tries to pass off social engineering and big government programs as “health care,” he’s angering actual health care workers to the point of resignation. Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes’
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 12 of their colleagues in introducing the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022. The legislation counters the Biden
Today, Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business and America Reports on Fox News to discuss Biden’s inflation crisis and what is needed to defend Taiwan against the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Watch his interview
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Ellie Maxwell from FJ Turner High School in Beloit was awarded first place in this year’s district-wide Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has issued a new order prohibiting the movement of domestic birds to all live events, including shows, exhibitions and swap meets. The order comes as the state
Contact: Caroline Briscoe Phone number: (202) 897-6408 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement ahead of voting no on nearly $40 billion in additional U.S. funding for Ukraine. “The federal government cannot continue to shell out
Contact: Carter MacLeod Phone: 202-225-5506 Carter.MacLeod@mail.house.gov Washington, DC – Tonight, Rep. Ron Kind voted to provide additional emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people and defend global democracy in the wake of Putin’s unjust attack. “The United States is ironclad in our support
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Wisconsin doctors discussed the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade and the dangerous impact of Ron Johnson and his Republican allies’ continued efforts to undermine Wisconsinites’ reproductive health. Wisconsin Republican politicians
MADISON, Wis.—Today, Senator Ron Johnson endorsed a total ban on abortion care in the Badger State. During a radio appearance (27:05), Senator Johnson noted that approximately 6,000 abortions are performed each year in Wisconsin and claimed that this was “6,000 too many.” The
WAUKESHA, WI —The Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYRs), the grassroots organization known for getting conservatives elected to local, state, and national office, announced endorsements for the 2022 fall election cycle. The WIYR Board of Directors, consisting of the Executive Committee officers and the chair or designee from chartered local chapters across the
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Cavalier Johnson, will be the featured speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club on Thursday, June 2. Johnson, the former Common Council president who became Milwaukee’s acting mayor when Tom Barrett stepped down last December to become U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, was elected April 5.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the department will be spraying areas of Devil’s Lake State Park and the Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit by plane to combat spongy moth* (formerly known as gypsy moth) populations between mid-May and early June. Spongy moth caterpillars strip trees of
WILL filed federal lawsuit last summer on behalf of David Blaska The News: The Madison Common Council adopted an amended ordinance to remove unconstitutional racial quotas from a Police Civilian Oversight Board. The action comes in response to a federal lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) that challenged the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responding to reports that President Joe Biden is altering the approval and execution process for the conduct of offensive cyber operations, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) is strongly advising the President to preserve the National Security Policy Memorandum-13 (NSPM-13) as is. NSPM 13 provides the Department of Defense (DOD) with speed
Ads are the latest part of in the DNC’s outreach in Wisconsin ahead of the midterm elections The DNC today announced new Spanish-language print and radio ads in battleground states, including Wisconsin, to mark the launch of Adelante, a signature outreach program to Latino voters that will build on Democrats’ intensive outreach
LicensE is the department’s new online, self-guided license application platform. Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is offering two additional question-and-answer sessions about LicensE, the department’s new self-guided, online platform that is replacing paper-based applications for occupational licenses. The sessions will include a presentation on the new platform
Mosinee, WI – On Tuesday, Brent Jacobson became the first State Senate candidate in Wisconsin to gain approved ballot status by the Wisconsin Elections Commission after hand delivering nomination signatures for approval on Monday. State Senate candidates are required to submit 400 valid signatures to be on the ballot. Jacobson
MADISON, Wis. – When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. However, certain UW researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines. For Dr. Douglas McNeel, professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and genitourinary medical oncologist,
In the days following the Supreme Court draft opinion leak, the pro-life movement in Wisconsin and nationwide has grappled with a surge in violence, including an attack on Wisconsin Family Action, and ongoing threats targeted at the entire pro-life cause in the state. Legislative Director, Gracie Skogman stated, “While we
[Madison, WI] – While Tony Evers tries to pass off social engineering and big government programs as “health care,” he’s angering actual health care workers to the point of resignation. Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes’ so-called “Health Equity Council.” The group, which is primarily comprised
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 12 of their colleagues in introducing the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022. The legislation counters the Biden administration’s efforts to coerce and punish service members who decline
Today, Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business and America Reports on Fox News to discuss Biden’s inflation crisis and what is needed to defend Taiwan against the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Watch his interview on Fox Business HERE, watch his interview on Fox News HERE, or
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Ellie Maxwell from FJ Turner High School in Beloit was awarded first place in this year’s district-wide Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education, fostering the next generation of Wisconsin artists. Rep. Pocan has
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has issued a new order prohibiting the movement of domestic birds to all live events, including shows, exhibitions and swap meets. The order comes as the state continues to see cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
Contact: Caroline Briscoe Phone number: (202) 897-6408 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement ahead of voting no on nearly $40 billion in additional U.S. funding for Ukraine. “The federal government cannot continue to shell out billions for an overseas conflict when working-class Americans are struggling
Contact: Carter MacLeod Phone: 202-225-5506 Carter.MacLeod@mail.house.gov Washington, DC – Tonight, Rep. Ron Kind voted to provide additional emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people and defend global democracy in the wake of Putin’s unjust attack. “The United States is ironclad in our support for Ukraine as they continue to fight for their country
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Wisconsin doctors discussed the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade and the dangerous impact of Ron Johnson and his Republican allies’ continued efforts to undermine Wisconsinites’ reproductive health. Wisconsin Republican politicians at every level, from Ron Johnson to Robin Vos to the Republican gubernatorial candidates, have
MADISON, Wis.—Today, Senator Ron Johnson endorsed a total ban on abortion care in the Badger State. During a radio appearance (27:05), Senator Johnson noted that approximately 6,000 abortions are performed each year in Wisconsin and claimed that this was “6,000 too many.” The comments come after Senator Johnson appeared on Newsmax last week and said