Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – On Monday, Rebecca Kleefisch made the first round of announcements on the leadership team supporting her run for governor. Scott Neitzel will serve as campaign chairman. Neitzel has extensive private and public sector experience, serving in the administrations of both Governor Scott Walker and Governor

Throughout this campaign I have worked to present an optimistic message for how we can improve our freedom and safety. I’ve talked about how we need to rise above politics as usual, protect the constitution and the rule of law, and help people retain greater power over their daily lives.

MADISON, Wis. — Rebecca Kleefisch’s rocky campaign for governor hit another bump today as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposed her failure to come up with a plan to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than encourage folks to get vaccinated or wear a mask, Kleefisch offered up a garbled laundry list

The Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be an expensive and divisive race after well-known Republican donors Liz and Richard Uihlein recently threw their support behind likely Republican candidate Kevin Nicholson. The Racine Journal-Times warns that Nicholson has been increasing his name recognition for over a year ahead of the

Derrick Van Orden better hope that he didn’t blow his entire campaign budget on the January 6th insurrection. As a new Democratic challenger enters the WI-03 field, Big Liar and even bigger loser Van Orden is going to need every penny. Then again, it won’t matter: even all the money

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health is using a new ten-digit phone number  to send text alerts and connect callers with COVID-19 information. Anyone who has recently  taken a COVID-19 test and receives a text message from 262-600-2255 (262-600-CALL) should  understand that the message is from Waukesha County Public

MADISON, Wis. —  Today, AFT-Wisconsin President Kim Kohlhaas and University of Wisconsin students responded to Rebecca Kleefisch’s record of cutting funds for college and technical education. As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch refused to support Wisconsin public schools. She proudly stood by her administration’s devastating budgets, including slashing $250 million from the UW System and

WISCONSIN — As Democrats in Congress build a budget agreement that includes historic provisions to improve access to health care — including closing the Medicaid coverage gap — new fact-sheets from Planned Parenthood Federation of America are highlighting how these efforts would lower costs and expand access to health care

MADISON – As part of efforts to help Wisconsin employers connect with underutilized talent pools, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has expanded resources for employers to help employees working to overcome substance use disorder and attain job stability and security. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on

Madison, WI—Today, Rep. Cody Horlacher (R-Mukwonago), circulated a bill (LRB-4685/1) that ensures that natural immunity is protected in the State of Wisconsin. With the increase in employer-mandated vaccinations we need to protect natural immunity as an answer to vaccine and testing requirements. This bill simply allows individuals to provide proof

An article published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today slams Rebecca Kleefisch for her utter lack of leadership in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The report criticizes Kleefisch for opposing efforts to mandate vaccines or masks and not releasing a plan to navigate the pandemic, which has killed over 8,000 Wisconsinites and battered

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the inaugural University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2021 recipients will be honored at the

An understanding of civics – of the rights and duties of citizens – is essential to a well-functioning democracy. That means the effective teaching of civics is also essential. We want our children to grow up to be engaged citizens, to be critical consumers of information, to be actively involved

The City of Madison invites you to submit nominations for its annual JEFFREY CLAY  ERLANGER CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AWARD. This award honors Jeffrey Clay  Erlanger, who was an individual of integrity, passion, intelligence, and civility. Jeff understood  that thoughtful and caring people could have very different views on how

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the statewide quota for the Fall 2021 wolf season has been set at 130 wolves. The department is authorized by state statute and the department’s rules to make the final decision on the quota for the Fall 2021 wolf

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced that people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19. This is another way to share important information with close contacts in

(October 4, 2021, MILWAUKEE, WI) – Today, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) agreed to return to the bargaining table. Negotiations resumed following a nearly unanimous vote by IATSE’s 60,000 members working in television and film production to authorize a

WEST ALLIS, WI — Jessica Katzenmeyer (D) is excited to announce her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives to represent the 5th Congressional District in the State of Wisconsin. “We need a government that works for the people,” said Katzenmeyer. “Our leaders who represent us should be the everyday

La Crosse County Sheriff Jeff Wolf: Eric Toney Best Choice for AG Coulee Region Needs A Proven Crime Fighter    Wisconsin has seen a surge in homicides and violent crime over the past two years, and we need to get back to basics to solve this dangerous crime epidemic.  That’s why

Today, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced that it is extending its indoor mask requirement until Friday, Nov. 5 at 12:01 a.m. The new order is unchanged from the existing order that was set to expire this Friday, Oct. 8. In response, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following