Gov. Evers: ICYMI: With Sen. Baldwin celebrate $72.8 million federal infrastructure grant for Muskego yard project to strengthen freight, passenger rail services in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today celebrated a $72.8 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to improve freight and passenger rail services in Wisconsin. The investment, awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards Brownfield Grant to Village Of Campbellsport

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Campbellsport to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former self-service gas station. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to get enrolled in healthcare coverage during open enrollment period

Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here.I believe every Wisconsinite should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. I kept my promise and withdrew Wisconsin from a Republican lawsuit that would’ve gutted the ACA and threatened care for thousands of Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. And we’re working to make sure healthcare,

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USDA and Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Award $3.1 million to projects that strengthen food supply chain infrastructure

MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $3.1 million for 41 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to strengthen local and regional food systems.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Deansville and Badfish Creek wildlife areas partially closed for wetland restoration projects

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that portions of the Deansville and Badfish Creek wildlife areas will be closed this fall for wetland restoration projects. Pheasant stocking and hunting at these locations will be restricted to the areas that remain open. The wetland restoration projects will help improve local

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UW-Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U to feature Chef Christopher Ray

Chef Christopher Ray is the featured speaker for the Nov. 7 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Chef Christopher Ray He will present “Balancing the Plate: A Chef’s Life” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall.

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Pre-election rally in Madison

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) invites all peace loving Wisconsinites to a rally for peace this Saturday, November 2, at 10 am on State St., just outside of the state capitol in Madison. The event, coordinated by Disrupt the Corruption candidate for US Senate, Phil Anderson, will be targeting

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Gov. Evers: ICYMI: With Sen. Baldwin celebrate $72.8 million federal infrastructure grant for Muskego yard project to strengthen freight, passenger rail services in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today celebrated a $72.8 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to improve freight and passenger rail services in Wisconsin. The investment, awarded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, is funded … Please

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Harris campaign: Somos Más: New Harris-Walz ad targets Boricua battleground voters following Trump’s attacks on the island

Days after a Trump surrogate disparaged Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” and Vice President Harris unveiled her Opportunity Economy agenda for Puerto Ricans on the island and mainland – Team Harris-Walz is out with “Somos Más,” a new Spanish-language ad targeting Puerto Rican and Latino voters across battleground states.

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Dane County Clerk: Launches election awareness text message campaign

MADISON – The Dane County Clerk’s Office is excited to announce the launch of a text messaging service to increase voter participation and to provide critical information about the upcoming election. Beginning today, voters across Dane County will receive several text messages with instructions and reminders on how to vote

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Harris campaign: WATCH >> In Wisconsin, Vice President Harris cements closing message: “There is nothing in the world that will stand in my way of fighting for you.”

Tonight in Madison, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied Wisconsinites as she reiterated her closing argument, pledging to be a president for all Americans. She contrasted her focus on her “to-do list” with Donald Trump’s fixation on himself, his petty grievances, and his message of darkness and division. Tonight’s rally, part

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Wall campaign: With Attorney General Kaul and former NSA president Dave Mahoney discuss public safety 

Green Bay, WI— Attorney General Kaul and Dave Mahoney, former President of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), joined State Senate candidate Jamie Wall for a virtual press call to discuss public safety efforts and policy needs. With an emphasis on supporting local law enforcement officers, building safer communities, and protecting the pensions

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One Fair Wage Action: Endorses pro-worker candidates across the U.S., committed to raising the minimum wage and ending the subminimum wage for tipped workers

Washington, D.C. — Today, One Fair Wage Action proudly announces its endorsement of a slate of pro-worker candidates across the country. Following the organization’s recent support of Kamala Harris for President, these candidates—from Arizona to Michigan to New York—are committed to raising the minimum wage and ending the federal subminimum wage

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WisDems: HuffPost: “Adam Brody took a jab at Eric Hovde, who spends a not-insignificant amount of time in Orange County, California”

MADISON, Wis. — Today, HuffPost highlighted actor and former star of The O.C. Adam Brody calling out three-time winner of Orange County’s most influential, Eric Hovde, for being from Orange County, California.  “Hey, Wisconsinites, Adam Brody here,” Brody said in a TikTok video that had been viewed 1 million times as of Wednesday. “Please take it from

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin GOP congressional candidate Tony Wied who ‘never really asked anyone for help’ had $342,000 PPP loan forgiven

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Heartland Signal published an in-depth report on a recent claim from Tony Wied that he “never really asked anyone for help,” despite receiving a $342,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in 2020 that was completely forgiven. Unlike Wisconsin small business owners who relied on pandemic relief funding to survive

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