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Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org (Wisconsin Rapids, September 15, 2021) — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection in 2022. The endorsement was announced today at
“With the Build Back Better Act, we are addressing the systemic inequities that have put the American Dream further and further out of the grasp Americans, which was laid even more bare during the pandemic and tackling the challenges we
Madison – State Representative Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following statement on Hispanic Heritage Month: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect and celebrate the long and storied history of Latinos in Wisconsin. This is a special time of
The Waukesha School District Superintendent recently reiterated a policy and directed teaching staff to remove all divisive propaganda and signage such as Black Lives Matter, Anti-racist classroom, pride flags, inclusive language signs etc. from the classroom. Rep. Allen released the
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass provisions of the Build Back Better Act through the Ways and Means Committee that make landmark progress in lowering health care costs, creating jobs, boosting our economy, and supporting working families across Wisconsin.
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding the WI Elections Commission (WEC) meeting on Thursday, September 9th: “On August 11th, I put out a press release stressing the need to protect voting machine data. I was
Madison, Wis. — As Wisconsin families continue to feel the positive impact of the historic middle class tax cuts passed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats, Ron Johnson, who voted against tax cuts that will help roughly 1,000,000 Wisconsin children, stating
Rebecca Kleefisch’s gubernatorial bid is less than a week old, and she is already being called out for lying on the campaign trail. Today, a PolitiFact fact check determined that Kleefisch’s favorite talking point about Gov. Evers’ response during the Kenosha protests
LA CROSSE, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited Emerson Elementary School today, meeting with State Senator Brad Pfaff, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel, Principal Eric Check, faculty and students. The visit included a tour of the school library which receives
WISCONSIN — As Congress works on a budget plan that includes giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, a new project shows the overwhelming, bipartisan support for this reform across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District represented by Rep.
Madison…Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement regarding public input on the State Legislature’s ongoing redistricting efforts. “The people of Wisconsin want transparency, they want checks and balances, and they want cooperation.
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Amicus Brief Filed in Federal District Court Rejects Texas Law Banning Abortions After Six Weeks MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the U.S. Department
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) PolitiFact: “No, Wis. Gov. Evers did not wait to send help to Kenosha during unrest” MADISON, Wis. — One year after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, GOP dark money group Empower Wisconsin released an ad meant
Contact: Sidney Litke, 608-266-9170 Speaker Vos’ continues to waste taxpayer dollars and sow doubt in our elections MADISON- Yesterday, it was reported that former Justice Gableman and his team of investigators have been sending emails to clerks around the state
CONTACT: Brandon Weathersby 414.469.3493 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Today, Milwaukee County Executive proclaimed September 15 – October 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County. The following is the
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of the rich and diverse Hispanic and Latin American cultures that have shaped our country and state. In partnership with President Biden, Governor
Contact: Amanda Kamps, DNR Wildlife Health Conservation Specialist Amanda.Kamps@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-5280 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters to help monitor chronic wasting disease (CWD) in northeast Wisconsin and surrounding counties. This year’s monitoring will complete multi-year,
Contact: Kelly Gallaher 414/350-6858 abettermtpleasant@gmail.com “In defiance of state guidance, Village Clerk Stephanie Kohlhagen threatens voters with fines and jail in an astounding act of voter intimidation.” MOUNT PLEASANT, WI SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 – On September 1, 2021, more than
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Wisconsinites who receive their first dose August 20 through September 19 are eligible to receive the reward Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated by Sunday,
Contact: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Rep. Moore Omokunde (608)266-5580 Rep. Ortiz-Velez (608) 267-7669 Rep. Shelton (608) 266-0616 Rep. Snodgrass (608) 266-3070 Members of the Assembly Transportation Committee Take Action Madison – Today, members of the Assembly Committee on Transportation introduced three
Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org (Wisconsin Rapids, September 15, 2021) — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection in 2022. The endorsement was announced today at the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Building Trades Conference in Wisconsin Rapids: “Wisconsin
“With the Build Back Better Act, we are addressing the systemic inequities that have put the American Dream further and further out of the grasp Americans, which was laid even more bare during the pandemic and tackling the challenges we continue to face now. By ensuring wealthy individuals and corporations
Madison – State Representative Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) issued the following statement on Hispanic Heritage Month: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect and celebrate the long and storied history of Latinos in Wisconsin. This is a special time of year for my family—my husband and children are proud Latino
The Waukesha School District Superintendent recently reiterated a policy and directed teaching staff to remove all divisive propaganda and signage such as Black Lives Matter, Anti-racist classroom, pride flags, inclusive language signs etc. from the classroom. Rep. Allen released the following statement: Divisive symbols serve as barriers to students’ learning,
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass provisions of the Build Back Better Act through the Ways and Means Committee that make landmark progress in lowering health care costs, creating jobs, boosting our economy, and supporting working families across Wisconsin. “This pandemic has been devastating for communities across the state.
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding the WI Elections Commission (WEC) meeting on Thursday, September 9th: “On August 11th, I put out a press release stressing the need to protect voting machine data. I was gravely concerned about the potential loss of data during manufacturer-requested
Madison, Wis. — As Wisconsin families continue to feel the positive impact of the historic middle class tax cuts passed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats, Ron Johnson, who voted against tax cuts that will help roughly 1,000,000 Wisconsin children, stating it would be “social or economic engineering,” instead continues to
Rebecca Kleefisch’s gubernatorial bid is less than a week old, and she is already being called out for lying on the campaign trail. Today, a PolitiFact fact check determined that Kleefisch’s favorite talking point about Gov. Evers’ response during the Kenosha protests is false. The fact check determined that unlike Kleefisch and
LA CROSSE, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited Emerson Elementary School today, meeting with State Senator Brad Pfaff, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel, Principal Eric Check, faculty and students. The visit included a tour of the school library which receives library aid from the Common School Fund, which the State
WISCONSIN — As Congress works on a budget plan that includes giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, a new project shows the overwhelming, bipartisan support for this reform across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District represented by Rep. Ron Kind. The findings are part of a new
Madison…Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement regarding public input on the State Legislature’s ongoing redistricting efforts. “The people of Wisconsin want transparency, they want checks and balances, and they want cooperation. On August 1, the Legislature launched a website called Draw Your District
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Amicus Brief Filed in Federal District Court Rejects Texas Law Banning Abortions After Six Weeks MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) challenge to Texas’ new unconstitutional six week
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) PolitiFact: “No, Wis. Gov. Evers did not wait to send help to Kenosha during unrest” MADISON, Wis. — One year after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, GOP dark money group Empower Wisconsin released an ad meant to stir up conflict and sow division. Politifact Wisconsin found
Contact: Sidney Litke, 608-266-9170 Speaker Vos’ continues to waste taxpayer dollars and sow doubt in our elections MADISON- Yesterday, it was reported that former Justice Gableman and his team of investigators have been sending emails to clerks around the state from a Gmail account with the name “John Delta”, and
CONTACT: Brandon Weathersby 414.469.3493 press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Today, Milwaukee County Executive proclaimed September 15 – October 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County. The following is the statement of the County Executive in celebration of National Hispanic
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of the rich and diverse Hispanic and Latin American cultures that have shaped our country and state. In partnership with President Biden, Governor Evers, Sen. Baldwin, and Reps. Kind, Moore, and Pocan, WisDems
Contact: Amanda Kamps, DNR Wildlife Health Conservation Specialist Amanda.Kamps@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-5280 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters to help monitor chronic wasting disease (CWD) in northeast Wisconsin and surrounding counties. This year’s monitoring will complete multi-year, statwide CWD sampling efforts that began in 2018. The northeast counties
Contact: Kelly Gallaher 414/350-6858 abettermtpleasant@gmail.com “In defiance of state guidance, Village Clerk Stephanie Kohlhagen threatens voters with fines and jail in an astounding act of voter intimidation.” MOUNT PLEASANT, WI SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 – On September 1, 2021, more than 1500 registered voters in the Village of Mount Pleasant received
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Wisconsinites who receive their first dose August 20 through September 19 are eligible to receive the reward Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated by Sunday, September 19 in order to qualify for the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine
Contact: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Rep. Moore Omokunde (608)266-5580 Rep. Ortiz-Velez (608) 267-7669 Rep. Shelton (608) 266-0616 Rep. Snodgrass (608) 266-3070 Members of the Assembly Transportation Committee Take Action Madison – Today, members of the Assembly Committee on Transportation introduced three bills to increase efficiencies in Wisconsin’s transportation and infrastructure. Democrats