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OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson for Senate campaign issued the following statement on Tax Day: “Workers and businesses all across Wisconsin have an easier Tax Day thanks to Ron Johnson. In 2017, despite heavy opposition, Senator Johnson fought hard to make
Since 2010, the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s Green Masters Program has been a tool for over 350 organizations across Wisconsin to measure and improve their sustainable actions. Since the beginning, the program has taken an environmental, social, and governance lens to sustainability,
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Parks staff are seeking applicants to fill the several open positions for Lifeguards at the swimming beaches at Fox Brook Park in Brookfield and Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls. “Lifeguarding is a great summer job,” said
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Legislature has concluded its work for the 2021-23 Legislative Session during which the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) supported several important measures that were passed into law. These new laws increase transparency in the
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released her latest policy plan, “Make Wisconsin’s Water Safe,” which will safeguard our drinking water, protect our waterways, and give Wisconsinites the security and peace of mind they deserve. Sarah’s vision draws
MADISON, Wis. — Today is Tax Day, and this year, Wisconsinites are keeping more of their money thanks to Governor Tony Evers. During his first term, 86% of Wisconsin taxpayers are seeing an income tax cut of 15% or more. Overall, 2.4 million
Eau Claire, WI — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress announced raising more than $120,000 during the first quarter of 2022, her second in the race. 90% of contributions received were $100 or less, and raw donations to the campaign increased by 238%
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision to adopt legislative Republicans’ deeply gerrymandered maps, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “In a democracy, voters are supposed to choose their representatives – not the
Appleton, Wis. – Underdog populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson has raised over $1.38 million to date in his campaign for U.S. Senate and reported nearly $550,000 cash on hand. This is over twice the cash on hand ($202,000) that
Once again, a Democrat got caught lying about Ron Johnson and Obamacare so egregiously that even Politifact won’t defend them. It’s certainly not the first time, and there’s a reason Axios labeled similar criticisms as “misinformation.” But these attacks keep
MADISON… Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision on redistricting: “Hell yes. I’m pleased the Wisconsin Supreme Court followed the constitution and adopted the maps drawn by the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision regarding redistricting: “This is an outrageous decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This court had clearly and decisively rejected the Legislature’s maps
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed down their decision regarding Wisconsin’s 2022 redistricting process. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “As I’ve said time and time again, the people should
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court selected legislative maps submitted by the Wisconsin Legislature in a 4-3 decision. The Wisconsin Supreme Court was required to review its March 2022 decision after the U.S. Supreme Court determined the maps submitted by Governor Evers,
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the adoption of the GOP’s legislative maps in a 4-3 ruling. Justice Hagedorn, after previously backing Governor Evers’ maps, joined fellow conservatives on the vote. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released
MILWAUKEE — Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision to rig Wisconsin’s legislative maps for the 2022 election: “After years of organizing, hundreds of hours of litigation, tens
WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. – One week following Governor Evers’ veto of AB 495, a bill that would have allowed those with concealed carry permits to bring loaded firearms onto school grounds, State Representative Deb Andraca joined Khary Penebaker, DNC Representative and
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) attended the governor’s signing of his bill related to liability arising from the use of previously owned eyeglasses. This bill creates an exemption from liability under certain circumstances for nonprofit organizations such
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski kicked off a statewide campaign tour and met with stakeholders in Peshtigo, Marinette, and French Island to discuss their struggles accessing safe, clean drinking water. Earlier today, Sarah released her “Make Wisconsin’s Water
– Members of SEIU Wisconsin, Fight for $15 and a Union to join Rep. Sinicki in denouncing Kleefisch-Walker plan for a $3 billion Foxconn giveaway with no return – Protestors to rally with oversized Kleefisch puppet, signs that read ‘Radical
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson for Senate campaign issued the following statement on Tax Day: “Workers and businesses all across Wisconsin have an easier Tax Day thanks to Ron Johnson. In 2017, despite heavy opposition, Senator Johnson fought hard to make sure small businesses weren’t left behind under the Tax Cuts and
Since 2010, the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s Green Masters Program has been a tool for over 350 organizations across Wisconsin to measure and improve their sustainable actions. Since the beginning, the program has taken an environmental, social, and governance lens to sustainability, and in 2020 it became a certification that validates a
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Parks staff are seeking applicants to fill the several open positions for Lifeguards at the swimming beaches at Fox Brook Park in Brookfield and Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls. “Lifeguarding is a great summer job,” said County Executive Paul Farrow. “Not only is it important work
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Legislature has concluded its work for the 2021-23 Legislative Session during which the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) supported several important measures that were passed into law. These new laws increase transparency in the prescription drug supply chain, strengthen data security measures, increase penalties
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released her latest policy plan, “Make Wisconsin’s Water Safe,” which will safeguard our drinking water, protect our waterways, and give Wisconsinites the security and peace of mind they deserve. Sarah’s vision draws from discussions she has had with Wisconsinites in every corner
MADISON, Wis. — Today is Tax Day, and this year, Wisconsinites are keeping more of their money thanks to Governor Tony Evers. During his first term, 86% of Wisconsin taxpayers are seeing an income tax cut of 15% or more. Overall, 2.4 million Wisconsin tax filers will see relief. Last year, Gov. Evers
Eau Claire, WI — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress announced raising more than $120,000 during the first quarter of 2022, her second in the race. 90% of contributions received were $100 or less, and raw donations to the campaign increased by 238% over last quarter, a demonstration of Rebecca’s broad base of
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in response to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision to adopt legislative Republicans’ deeply gerrymandered maps, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “In a democracy, voters are supposed to choose their representatives – not the other way around. Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court today conspired with
Appleton, Wis. – Underdog populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson has raised over $1.38 million to date in his campaign for U.S. Senate and reported nearly $550,000 cash on hand. This is over twice the cash on hand ($202,000) that another underdog – Russ Feingold – reported in the first
Once again, a Democrat got caught lying about Ron Johnson and Obamacare so egregiously that even Politifact won’t defend them. It’s certainly not the first time, and there’s a reason Axios labeled similar criticisms as “misinformation.” But these attacks keep getting more and more desperate, and after today’s fundraising numbers, maybe
MADISON… Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision on redistricting: “Hell yes. I’m pleased the Wisconsin Supreme Court followed the constitution and adopted the maps drawn by the legislature. The Wisconsin constitution is crystal clear that redistricting
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision regarding redistricting: “This is an outrageous decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This court had clearly and decisively rejected the Legislature’s maps prior to this case being considered by the Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed down their decision regarding Wisconsin’s 2022 redistricting process. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “As I’ve said time and time again, the people should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Without a
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court selected legislative maps submitted by the Wisconsin Legislature in a 4-3 decision. The Wisconsin Supreme Court was required to review its March 2022 decision after the U.S. Supreme Court determined the maps submitted by Governor Evers, and selected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, were racially gerrymandered,
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the adoption of the GOP’s legislative maps in a 4-3 ruling. Justice Hagedorn, after previously backing Governor Evers’ maps, joined fellow conservatives on the vote. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a terrible day for democracy
MILWAUKEE — Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision to rig Wisconsin’s legislative maps for the 2022 election: “After years of organizing, hundreds of hours of litigation, tens of thousands of volunteers advocating, and millions of citizens calling
WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. – One week following Governor Evers’ veto of AB 495, a bill that would have allowed those with concealed carry permits to bring loaded firearms onto school grounds, State Representative Deb Andraca joined Khary Penebaker, DNC Representative and gun violence survivor, and Jennifer Hoffman-Jonas, Moms Demand Action North
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) attended the governor’s signing of his bill related to liability arising from the use of previously owned eyeglasses. This bill creates an exemption from liability under certain circumstances for nonprofit organizations such as the Lion’s Club regarding distribution of previously owned eyeglasses.
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski kicked off a statewide campaign tour and met with stakeholders in Peshtigo, Marinette, and French Island to discuss their struggles accessing safe, clean drinking water. Earlier today, Sarah released her “Make Wisconsin’s Water Safe” plan to safeguard our drinking water and protect our
– Members of SEIU Wisconsin, Fight for $15 and a Union to join Rep. Sinicki in denouncing Kleefisch-Walker plan for a $3 billion Foxconn giveaway with no return – Protestors to rally with oversized Kleefisch puppet, signs that read ‘Radical Rebecca, we want to know, where will all our taxes