MADISON, Wis. — Things are looking up in Wisconsin with the state leading the nation in COVID vaccine distribution and Spring in the weather. Unfortunately, not all of Wisconsin’s elected officials are looking ahead to a brighter future or paying attention to the real needs of our communities. A handful of politicians are

Today, thanks to Democratic leadership, the American Rescue Plan passed the House and now moves quickly to President Biden for his signature. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement celebrating Democratic leaders for making relief possible: “When President Biden took office, he promised that help was on the way

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1319, a $1.9 trillion bill that the Biden Administration has referred to as “the most progressive legislation in history.” “Over the course of the past year, Congress has passed more than $4 trillion in Coronavirus relief –

“Our crises demand a bold response. The American Rescue Plan answers for our country’s urgent needs by providing needed survival checks, extending relief for unemployed workers, securing funds that will safely allow the return of our kids to school, resources to help assist in more equitable access to testing and distribution of vaccines, and funds to help bring

MADISON, Wis. – Get a jumpstart on planning for the May 1 general fishing opener with expanded fishing coverage in the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. “It’s Reel Time,” as the magazine’s cover story notes, and that means everything you need to go fish – especially for beginners. From tips on

Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the American Rescue Plan to provide long-awaited relief to Wisconsinites, help schools safely reopen, ramp up vaccine deployment, and get our economy back on track. The package now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. “COVID-19 has caused an economic and public

MADISON, Wis.— Today Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the American Rescue Plan, a bill that will provide over $20 billion in relief to Wisconsinites across the state. A recent survey from Opportunity Wisconsin and Change Research found broad support from Wisconsinites for the American Rescue Plan, with large

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, state Sen. Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) praised the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections for holding a hearing regarding the City of Green Bay’s handling of the 2020 election, and noted that he is working with colleagues on a bill that addresses some of the concerns

Ben Wikler: “Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) will likely be the last line of defense against Republicans’ assault on democracy in Wisconsin and, with it, America.” Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler penned an op-ed for Crooked Media this week, explaining how Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is the last line of defense against Republicans

Milwaukee – Alex Lasry announced the endorsements of seven current and former Milwaukee Common Council members in support of his campaign for the United States Senate. Lasry’s list of Milwaukee Common Council endorsements includes: Common Council President Cavalier Johnson Alderman and former Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton Alderman Mark Borkowski

MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Today, Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of Wisconsin Right to Life. Judge Grogan is the only candidate in the race for the second district Court of Appeals to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin Right to Life. “A strong commitment to the Constitution, and a true understanding

Today, Public Health Madison & Dane County released a comprehensive violence prevention plan that provides a roadmap for collective community action. Madison Dane County Violence Prevention: A Roadmap to Reducing Violence is a five-year plan guided by a public health approach to violence prevention and provides five evidence-based goals and accompanying strategies

Madison, Wis ­– Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and Rep. Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement regarding their invitation to the Joint Committee on Finance to host a public hearing at Rhinelander School District’s Hodag Dome. “I am very pleased that the Joint Committee on Finance accepted our invitation to