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Contact: Kelli Liegel 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, DC – In the middle of the night, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee discharged legislative text in support of the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget framework – the most expensive budget framework in U.S. history. Congressman
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County will invest more than $570,000 to install ultraviolet air purification and air filtration units on the ventilation systems in county owned buildings. Improving ventilation systems has been identified
Contact: Brian Rothgery, 608-219-2064 MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Independent Redistricting Committee is encouraging the public to attend a public hearing on Wednesday, September 15, and provide input on the new Supervisory District map of Milwaukee County. “Public input is essential
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Kleefisch Proposes Ripping Federal Aid Away From Schools, Underfunding Education MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press conference call featuring current and former teachers to respond to Rebecca Kleefisch’s education agenda.
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to discuss upcoming testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration’s other policy failures. The full
Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com MADISON — Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and his historic candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Senator Elizabeth Warren said: “I am so proud to endorse Mandela Barnes for United States Senate today.
Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch announced she received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. The Milwaukee Police Association represents more than 1,400 law enforcement professionals in Southeast Wisconsin. “On behalf of the Milwaukee Police Association, we are proud
Media Contact Earl Arms Media Relations Manager Phone: 414-688-9664 Email: armsev@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is proud to announce that it will host First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The First Lady will
Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov Exemption for Employees Who Get Vaccinated and Report Status Madison, Wis.– Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced a new weekly testing requirement for all executive branch employees, interns, and contractors. The testing requirement will
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Contact: Irene Lin, Nelson for Wisconsin 410-241-7264 irene@nelsonforwi.com New endorsements and previous 3 local firefighters unions show “Labor for Tom” momentum Appleton, WI – The Nelson for Wisconsin campaign today announced the second round of endorsements from members of the
Contact: 257-4765 Upon Announcement of Biden’s Unconstitutional Federal Overreach, Where Do Senate Democrat Candidates Stand? [Madison, WI] – Last week, Joe Biden announced his unconstitutional vaccine mandate plan that will punish Wisconsin small businesses and families. After multiple failed attempts to dodge
Contact: State Senator Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 MADISON – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) will host in-district office hours on Wednesday, September 27th from 10 am – noon at his district office located inside the Fond du Lac Police
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is advising Wisconsinites to be aware of ever-evolving ransomware threats. The COVID-19 health crisis has increased online dependence, which has increased the chance of Wisconsinite exposure to cybersecurity crimes. To date, the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor asks to intervene in lawsuit asking a federal court to draw Wisconsin’s electoral maps MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, today announced a move asking a federal court to allow Gov. Evers
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would put a five-year freeze on taxpayer funding for gain-of-function research. The group introduced the legislation following a
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@abwt.org · (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch stated that, as governor, she would sign a 6 week abortion ban similar to the recently enacted Texas law. A Better
Contact: Representative Snodgrass, 608-266-3070 APPLETON – Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement regarding school mask requirements. “Our school districts act to protect our children from harm in a variety of ways from making sure buildings are free from
MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Ryan Clancy and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson will host a virtual discussion on Mariame Kaba’s New York Times bestselling book We Do This ‘Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice tomorrow at 6 p.m. The discussion is the first
Contact: Kelli Liegel 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, DC – In the middle of the night, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee discharged legislative text in support of the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget framework – the most expensive budget framework in U.S. history. Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced three amendments in an attempt to
Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Dane County will invest more than $570,000 to install ultraviolet air purification and air filtration units on the ventilation systems in county owned buildings. Improving ventilation systems has been identified as a key way to limit the spread of COVID-19
Contact: Brian Rothgery, 608-219-2064 MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County’s Independent Redistricting Committee is encouraging the public to attend a public hearing on Wednesday, September 15, and provide input on the new Supervisory District map of Milwaukee County. “Public input is essential to the democratic process of redrawing Milwaukee County’s political districts,
Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Kleefisch Proposes Ripping Federal Aid Away From Schools, Underfunding Education MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press conference call featuring current and former teachers to respond to Rebecca Kleefisch’s education agenda. Kleefisch has proposed massive cuts to public education and nonsense
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to discuss upcoming testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration’s other policy failures. The full interview can be found here, and excerpts are below. On the Biden
Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com MADISON — Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and his historic candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. Senator Elizabeth Warren said: “I am so proud to endorse Mandela Barnes for United States Senate today. Mandela has been a tireless advocate for people all across
Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch announced she received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. The Milwaukee Police Association represents more than 1,400 law enforcement professionals in Southeast Wisconsin. “On behalf of the Milwaukee Police Association, we are proud to endorse Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of the State of
Media Contact Earl Arms Media Relations Manager Phone: 414-688-9664 Email: armsev@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is proud to announce that it will host First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The First Lady will be visiting Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School, located at 5131
Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 266-7362 DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov Exemption for Employees Who Get Vaccinated and Report Status Madison, Wis.– Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced a new weekly testing requirement for all executive branch employees, interns, and contractors. The testing requirement will go into effect beginning October 18, 2021, and will apply
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Contact: Irene Lin, Nelson for Wisconsin 410-241-7264 irene@nelsonforwi.com New endorsements and previous 3 local firefighters unions show “Labor for Tom” momentum Appleton, WI – The Nelson for Wisconsin campaign today announced the second round of endorsements from members of the “Labor for Tom” coalition. The coalition consists of labor advocates
Contact: 257-4765 Upon Announcement of Biden’s Unconstitutional Federal Overreach, Where Do Senate Democrat Candidates Stand? [Madison, WI] – Last week, Joe Biden announced his unconstitutional vaccine mandate plan that will punish Wisconsin small businesses and families. After multiple failed attempts to dodge questions on this important topic during yesterday’s edition of WISN’s UpFront,
Contact: State Senator Dan Feyen (608) 266-5300 MADISON – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) will host in-district office hours on Wednesday, September 27th from 10 am – noon at his district office located inside the Fond du Lac Police Department. The meeting on Sept. 27th will provide an opportunity for
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is advising Wisconsinites to be aware of ever-evolving ransomware threats. The COVID-19 health crisis has increased online dependence, which has increased the chance of Wisconsinite exposure to cybersecurity crimes. To date, the FBI has received 41 ransomware reports in Wisconsin this year,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor asks to intervene in lawsuit asking a federal court to draw Wisconsin’s electoral maps MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, today announced a move asking a federal court to allow Gov. Evers to intervene in a lawsuit filed last month that asks
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would put a five-year freeze on taxpayer funding for gain-of-function research. The group introduced the legislation following a report by The Intercept, which indicated the U.S. had funded gain-of-function research at
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@abwt.org · (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch stated that, as governor, she would sign a 6 week abortion ban similar to the recently enacted Texas law. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch released the following statement:
Contact: Representative Snodgrass, 608-266-3070 APPLETON – Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement regarding school mask requirements. “Our school districts act to protect our children from harm in a variety of ways from making sure buildings are free from lead pipes or asbestos to ensuring playground equipment is safe
MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Ryan Clancy and Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson will host a virtual discussion on Mariame Kaba’s New York Times bestselling book We Do This ‘Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice tomorrow at 6 p.m. The discussion is the first in a series of “Milwaukee County Book Club” events organized