CODEPINK: Peace activists disrupt vice president Harris during Madison campaign stop, demand ceasefire and end to U.S. support for Israel

Media Contact: Melissa Garriga | melissa@codepink.org | 228-990-4168 Madison, WI — Peace activists with CODEPINK-Madison, SJP University of Wisconsin-Madison and unaffiliated Madisonians used Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign event in Madison as an opportunity to call attention to her role in supporting the ongoing

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate

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Rep. Joers: Joins DCF Secretary Pertl for preschool visit

WAUNAKEE – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) visited Arthouse Preschool with the new Department of Children & Families Secretary Jeff Pertl. During the visit, Representative Joers and Secretary Pertl heard from teachers about the challenges they face with the

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Main Street Alliance and Wisconsin Farmers Union: State Legislative Candidate roundtables focus on small business and family farm issues on Monday and Tuesday

On September 23rd and 24th voters will have a chance to hear candidates’ stances on issues impacting family farms and small businesses. Main Street Alliance (MSA), in partnership with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is co-hosting three roundtable events to spotlight key races in the fight for control of the

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CODEPINK: Peace activists disrupt vice president Harris during Madison campaign stop, demand ceasefire and end to U.S. support for Israel

Media Contact: Melissa Garriga | melissa@codepink.org | 228-990-4168 Madison, WI — Peace activists with CODEPINK-Madison, SJP University of Wisconsin-Madison and unaffiliated Madisonians used Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign event in Madison as an opportunity to call attention to her role in supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Holding banners with messages such as “NOT

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes USPS to pause postage pricing increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class mail. This announcement comes after Baldwin called out USPS leadership for unsustainable price hikes and poor service. “Wisconsinites rely on the USPS to

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SSDC: Spectrum Communication pulls false attack ad paid for by conservative PAC & Joan Ballweg ally, Wisconsin Principles Inc.

MADISON, Wis – Earlier this month, Wisconsin Principles Inc., a dark money special interest PAC, paid to run a false TV advertisement against Democratic candidate and political newcomer Sarah Keyseki. The ad intended to boost Republican incumbent Joan Ballweg.  As first reported by the Lodi Enterprise, the ad wrongfully stated, “Keyeski

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WisDems: Democrat Elizabeth Grabe shows up for Assembly District 51

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WORT-FM published an in-depth look at the race in Assembly District 51 between Democrat Elizabeth Grabe and incumbent Republican Todd Novak. As a result of new, fair maps signed into law by Governor Evers, Democrats now have an opportunity to retake the State Assembly this November and show unaccountable Republicans

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DSCC: Launches new TV ad against Eric Hovde: “Respect”

Today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is releasing a new television ad in the Wisconsin Senate race, “Respect.” The spot features a Wisconsin worker calling out Hovde for being a rich California banker and “straight up jerk” who doesn’t respect Wisconsin workers. The ad will reach voters on TV

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WisDems: Eric Hovde insults young Wisconsinites, says they “can’t write properly” and don’t “understand a good work ethic”

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report from the Badger Herald revealed that Eric Hovde has insulted yet another group of Wisconsinites, this time, criticizing recent college graduates. In the recently uncovered comments, Hovde bashes college graduates, claiming they “can’t write properly” or “understand a good work ethic.” Throughout his campaign, Eric Hovde

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins statement condemning Palestinian effort targeting Israel at UN

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) signed a joint statement condemning the disgraceful Palestinian Mission’s resolution, which targets the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. The resolution was submitted to the United Nations and could be voted on as early as this week. The senators wrote, “… Please log in

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate from the company’s strategic direction or long-term goals has transforme…

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County Board approves Crowley proposal to balance 2024 budget without additional costs for taxpayers

MILWAUKEE – Today, the full Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to close the 2024 budget deficit without additional costs for taxpayers and no major impacts on services. County Executive Crowley plans to sign the legislation in the days ahead. The Milwaukee County Comptroller’s Office has

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U.S. Rep. Steil: House passes Steil legislation to protect Americans’ retirement

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representativestoday passed Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767) as part of a larger investor reform package (H.R. 4790). This legislation will improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting advice process to prioritize retirement savings over politics. Rep. Steil

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Harris campaign: Councils representing one million Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris

Local Teamsters unions across the country, including in key battleground states of Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Collectively, these unions represent one million Teamsters. These local Teamsters have committed to immediately begin knocking doors and engaging in other voter contact efforts

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Rep. Joers: Joins DCF Secretary Pertl for preschool visit

WAUNAKEE – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) visited Arthouse Preschool with the new Department of Children & Families Secretary Jeff Pertl. During the visit, Representative Joers and Secretary Pertl heard from teachers about the challenges they face with the loss of Child Care Counts funding. “We know there is

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House Accountability War Room: New digital campaign ties Rep. Van Orden’s priorities and record to Project 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Accountability War Room launched a new website highlighting Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) embrace of the policies of Project 2025, an unprecedented and dangerous takeover by MAGA Republicans and wealthy billionaire donors that rolls back Americans’ rights and freedoms, threatens our democracy, and hurts the

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