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City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City has hired Alderman Trevor Jung to be the City’s next Transit Manager, which will fill the position currently held by Michael Maierle who is retiring. Alder Jung will step down from the
Effective on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 12:01am, Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order, which requires that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in in any enclosed building where
Milwaukee, Wisc. August 17, 2021 – A recent survey conducted by the Remington Research Group of likely Democratic primary voters in Milwaukee found that a majority do not oppose school choice. According to the survey, 51% of voters said they either support the
[Brookfield…] Wisconsin will see improved educational outcomes if and only if universal, informed parental choice in education is established for every family across the state. In a major policy paper released today, Common Sense Wisconsin is calling for bold initiatives
Derrick Van Orden just proved once again he’s out of touch with Wisconsin values. In an interview this weekend, Van Orden admitted he’d gut the expanded child tax credit — a middle-class tax cut which is already benefiting thousands of working families
Rough media coverage has continued for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, following ProPublica’s bombshell report last week highlighting Johnson’s push for 2017 tax law changes that provided “hundreds of millions of dollars in deductions to megadonors who funded his campaigns.” And Johnson’s problems aren’t going
Madison, WI – Today, Empower Wisconsin announced the release of two network television ads holding Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his failed leadership during last year’s riots that ravaged Kenosha. The videos feature two Kenosha residents who, thanks to Evers’ failure
August 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Afghanistan and Refugee Reception at Fort McCoy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Afghanistan refugee reception efforts at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. “Many Afghan
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Media Contact: Stephan Thompson st@battlegroundinc.com Madison, WI – Today, Empower Wisconsin announced the release of two network television ads holding Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his failed leadership during last year’s riots that ravaged Kenosha. The videos feature two Kenosha residents who, thanks
OSHKOSH — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding President Biden’s remarks on Afghanistan: “As Obama administration defense secretary Robert Gates said, Joe Biden ‘has been wrong on nearly every
MADISON — Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement on the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and his commitment to defending allies and keeping Americans safe: “I commend the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for their country while
Madison, Wis. — Despite shamelessly changing the 2017 GOP Tax Scam bill to benefit his two biggest campaign donors, Ron Johnson voted against a tax cut for Wisconsin families that is helping slash the hunger rate. See more below:
Contact: Kelli Liegel Monday, August 16, 2021 202-225-5101 Fitzgerald Responds to President Biden’s Address on Afghanistan WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on President Biden’s address to the nation about the catastrophe in Afghanistan today: “It’s disappointing
August 16, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Fake COVID Cure Pusher Jeff Colyer Endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor at RGA Candidate Event MADISON, Wis. — Last week, former Kansas governor and COVID-19 misinformation spreader Jeff Colyer proudly endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for
August 16, 2021 Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Statement on Afghanistan (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the chaos ensuing in Afghanistan due to President Biden’s decision to quickly withdraw from the
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City has hired Alderman Trevor Jung to be the City’s next Transit Manager, which will fill the position currently held by Michael Maierle who is retiring. Alder Jung will step down from the Common Council effective the close of business on Friday, August
Effective on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 12:01am, Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order, which requires that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household
Milwaukee, Wisc. August 17, 2021 – A recent survey conducted by the Remington Research Group of likely Democratic primary voters in Milwaukee found that a majority do not oppose school choice. According to the survey, 51% of voters said they either support the voucher program or are unsure. Even in this small segment of
[Brookfield…] Wisconsin will see improved educational outcomes if and only if universal, informed parental choice in education is established for every family across the state. In a major policy paper released today, Common Sense Wisconsin is calling for bold initiatives that wrest control over education from decision-makers in Madison and
Derrick Van Orden just proved once again he’s out of touch with Wisconsin values. In an interview this weekend, Van Orden admitted he’d gut the expanded child tax credit — a middle-class tax cut which is already benefiting thousands of working families in Western Wisconsin. In Wisconsin’s third Congressional district alone: 141,500
Rough media coverage has continued for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, following ProPublica’s bombshell report last week highlighting Johnson’s push for 2017 tax law changes that provided “hundreds of millions of dollars in deductions to megadonors who funded his campaigns.” And Johnson’s problems aren’t going away anytime soon, with questions still unanswered about his shadow
Madison, WI – Today, Empower Wisconsin announced the release of two network television ads holding Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his failed leadership during last year’s riots that ravaged Kenosha. The videos feature two Kenosha residents who, thanks to Evers’ failure to protect the city from lawlessness, were forced to helplessly
August 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Afghanistan and Refugee Reception at Fort McCoy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Afghanistan refugee reception efforts at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. “Many Afghan people now fleeing their homes have bravely contributed to work
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Media Contact: Stephan Thompson st@battlegroundinc.com Madison, WI – Today, Empower Wisconsin announced the release of two network television ads holding Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his failed leadership during last year’s riots that ravaged Kenosha. The videos feature two Kenosha residents who, thanks to Evers’ failure to protect the city from lawlessness, were
OSHKOSH — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding President Biden’s remarks on Afghanistan: “As Obama administration defense secretary Robert Gates said, Joe Biden ‘has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past
MADISON — Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement on the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and his commitment to defending allies and keeping Americans safe: “I commend the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for their country while serving in Afghanistan, and my heart is also with our
Madison, Wis. — Despite shamelessly changing the 2017 GOP Tax Scam bill to benefit his two biggest campaign donors, Ron Johnson voted against a tax cut for Wisconsin families that is helping slash the hunger rate. See more below: Politico: Round one of child tax credit payments slashed hunger
Contact: Kelli Liegel Monday, August 16, 2021 202-225-5101 Fitzgerald Responds to President Biden’s Address on Afghanistan WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on President Biden’s address to the nation about the catastrophe in Afghanistan today: “It’s disappointing to hear the President shift blame today after staying silent
August 16, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) Fake COVID Cure Pusher Jeff Colyer Endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor at RGA Candidate Event MADISON, Wis. — Last week, former Kansas governor and COVID-19 misinformation spreader Jeff Colyer proudly endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch for Wisconsin governor. He jumped the gun a little – Kleefisch
August 16, 2021 Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Statement on Afghanistan (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the chaos ensuing in Afghanistan due to President Biden’s decision to quickly withdraw from the country. “As Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Subcommittee