Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $10 million to support 11 projects aimed at improving air quality, reducing congestion through transportation projects

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $10 million in federal funding to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion inWisconsin. This announcement builds upon the Evers Administration’s investments in clean energy and infrastructure… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to prevent government shutdown

“Instead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance. Unlike House Republicans’ extreme full

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes to extend government funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through December 20th:  “It’s a shame that the House Republicans are kicking the can down

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Ballweg campaign: Endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture

Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, incumbent senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, has been endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture, the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The letter announcing Ballweg’s endorsement states that

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NAW-PAC: Endorses Wisconsin Senate Candidate Eric Hovde

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Political Action Committee (NAW-PAC) proudly endorses businessman Eric Hovde in his bid to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. Brian Wild, NAW-PAC Executive Director and NAW’s Chief of Government Relations, released the following

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly to deliver 2024 State of Education Address, renew call for investment in public education

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. In her remarks, Dr. Underly will renew her call for increased investment in public education, including a doubling of state reimbursement of special education costs to local districts, as

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Hovde campaign: New video – Tammy Baldwin hates Trump and Trump supporters.

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s disrespectful and dangerous comment about President Trump and Trump supporters.  Sen. Baldwin states President Trump is “one of the most offensive, hateful, unacceptable presidential candidates we’ve ever had. So what does that say about the people who support him?”

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Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy: File brief with Wisconsin Supreme Court arguing against removal of WI Elections Chief

Yesterday, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy (WBLD) and The Leadership Now Project (Leadership Now) filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court backing the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and its Administrator, Megan Wolfe in Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Lemahieu. The brief argues the court should  affirm the appellate court’s ruling and reject …

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $10 million to support 11 projects aimed at improving air quality, reducing congestion through transportation projects

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $10 million in federal funding to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion inWisconsin. This announcement builds upon the Evers Administration’s investments in clean energy and infrastructure… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WisDems: On Derrick Van Orden voting to shut down the government

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Derrick Van Orden voting to shut down the government, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “Derrick Van Orden’s vote to shut down the government is a vote to force our men and women in uniform to work without pay and an

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to prevent government shutdown

“Instead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance. Unlike House Republicans’ extreme full FY 2025 proposals, this bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) would largely

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Protect Our Care: Joint statement — New Consumer Coalition echoes Senator Shaheen, Senator Baldwin, and Representative Underwood’s call to make ACA tax credits permanent now

Washington, D.C. — This week, a new Consumer Coalition on ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits came together to urge Congress to act swiftly to prevent premiums from skyrocketing for nearly 20 million people and jeopardizing coverage for millions by making enhanced premium tax credits permanent. The Coalition supports legislation introduced by

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes to extend government funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through December 20th:  “It’s a shame that the House Republicans are kicking the can down the road yet again. We are leaving Washington without passing

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Ballweg campaign: Endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture

Madison, WI… Senator Joan Ballweg, incumbent senator for the 14th Senate District and candidate for re-election, has been endorsed by Volunteers for Agriculture, the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The letter announcing Ballweg’s endorsement states that she was endorsed due to the Farm Bureau’s confidence in

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NAW-PAC: Endorses Wisconsin Senate Candidate Eric Hovde

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Political Action Committee (NAW-PAC) proudly endorses businessman Eric Hovde in his bid to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate. Brian Wild, NAW-PAC Executive Director and NAW’s Chief of Government Relations, released the following statement on behalf of NAW-PAC: “Eric Hovde brings the business

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