MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Capital Times issued a blistering rebuke of Michael Gableman that called on Speaker Robin Vos to “shut down this bogus investigation” and “end the boondoggle.”   The editorial, which comes on the heels of Michael Gableman admitting he doesn’t understand how elections work and issuing

MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding State Representative Janel Brandtjen raising concerns about the Special Counsel investigation on Monday, October 11th: “Communication is key in crisis management. It is severely lacking between the Special Counsel investigation and the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. This

MADISON – Steven Olikara, a Brookfield, Wisconsin native, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader, has been endorsed by two prominent Wisconsin activists and voices, Todd Larson and Kriss Marion. Larson best known for his two decades of work with the United Nations, and as a Senior Presidential Appointee for the Obama-Biden Administration as a Senior LGBTQI+ Coordinator. Larson’s

(MILWAUKEE, WI) – Yesterday, in just one week of organizing, an estimated 4,000 immigrant and Latinx essential workers, more than 130 small businesses and over 200 students from across Wisconsin participated in a Day Without Latinxs and Immigrants statewide general strike and march in Milwaukee. It was a day of

MADISON, Wis. – Both COVID-19 infection and vaccination against the virus create immunity, but they are not necessarily equal, according to UW Health experts. Even with vaccines widely available, many remain hesitant to get the shot, and some cite immunity created by previous infection as the reason they don’t pursue

MADISON — Today, State Sen. LaTonya Johnson (Milwaukee) and State Rep. Steve Doyle (Onalaska) endorsed Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and his historic campaign for U.S. Senate. State Senator LaTonya Johnson said: “I’m so excited to endorse Mandela Barnes and his historic campaign for the U.S. Senate. I’ve worked with Mandela day

CONTACT: info@wisconsininitiative.org MADISON, Wis.—Today, The Wisconsin Initiative launched a new radio (“Veterans,” “Harder,” “Game” and “Stand Up”) and digital campaign to spread awareness about the Wisconsin GOP-led efforts to restrict our freedom to vote and the important action Governor Tony Evers took to protect our freedoms. Over the past year,

WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee announced their first round of “On the Radar” candidates as part of the Youngs Guns program. The program led in conjunction with Leader McCarthy helps equip Republican candidates across the country with the tools they need to run winning campaigns. “Our movement is

MADISON- Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released his response to the Special Council appointed to investigate the 2020 election and investigate statewide and local officials. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Attorney General Kaul is right – the investigation into the 2020 election has no credibility. At

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul released a letter from Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman regarding the Wisconsin Elections Commission subpoenas. AG Kaul also issued the following statement regarding the election “investigation.” “This is not a serious investigation. Even if an

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Attorney General Josh Kaul held a press conference regarding the election investigation. “Election integrity should be a bipartisan effort. Sadly Attorney General Kaul has sided with the out-of-state billionaires meddling in our elections and ignored Wisconsin citizens who bring up irregularities.

“Chancellor Blank has been a staunch advocate for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and for public higher education more generally, during her almost nine years as chancellor. Her willingness to work with faculty, staff, and students through shared governance, and to work tirelessly with the University of Wisconsin System Board of

MADISON – WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – announced the creation of Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship on Monday. The new educational program for emerging executives is an exclusive opportunity for participants to learn from Wisconsin’s most prominent business and thought leaders. Wisconsin Leads will

MADISON — Stand on the ocean’s shore and take a big whiff of the salt spray and you’ll smell the unmistakably pungent scent of the sea. That ripe, almost rotting smell? That’s sulfur. Marine plankton breathe more than 20 million tons of sulfur into the air every year, mostly in

STEVENS POINT- On Friday, October 8, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) was recognized by DNR Assistant Secretary Todd Ambs, UW-Madison Division of Extension Dean Karl Martin, and Wisconsin Lakes Board Vice President Derek Kavanaugh for completing her training and joining the Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute’s 13th class of graduates at

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced he joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of the United States and four federally recognized tribes in their efforts to uphold critical protections guaranteed under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Filed before

MILWAUKEE – Today, Monday, Oct. 11, marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors and celebrates the history and culture of Indigenous communities in the United States. Wisconsin is home to members of 11 federally recognized tribes. “Indigenous Peoples have contributed so much to Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin,” said

MADISON, WIS. — This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the rich culture and contributions of the Indigenous communities that make up Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to 11 federally recognized tribes: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lac du Flambeau

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding Chancellor Rebecca Blank’s announcement to leave the University of Wisconsin–Madison at the end of the 2021-22 academic year to assume the presidency of Northwestern University.  “Many thanks to Chancellor Blank for serving the people of Wisconsin and for her leadership at

A special visitor helped make Monday, Oct. 11, a day to remember in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s fight against COVID-19. On a mild fall afternoon, students celebrated their 70% vaccination rate with free ice cream during a rally led by UW System President Tommy Thompson outside the Memorial Student Center. “Thank