Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad: “Poison”

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, “Poison,” which will air statewide. The ad features an Iraq War Veteran who commends Tammy’s work to pass the PACT Act, which expanded VA health care and benefits to more

Read More »

WisDems: On JD Vance’s dismal Off-Broadway debut in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. —  Following JD Vance’s appearance in western Wisconsin to play second fiddle to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s rally in Eau Claire, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “For a self-proclaimed ‘normal guy,’

Read More »

Anderson campaign: WEAC endorses Jimmy Anderson

(MADISON) – The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. WEAC is a trade union representing public school teachers, support staff, and administrators across Wisconsin. Fighting for its members’ benefits, resources, and collective

Read More »

Dept. of Justice: Two Brookfield, Wisconsin-based companies and their owners pay over $10 million to resolve allegations that they evaded customs duties

Two Brookfield, Wisconsin Based Companies and Their Owners Pay Over $10 million to Resolve Allegations that They Evaded Customs DutiesDownload … 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. Username or

Read More »

ABC for Health: Milwaukee County eliminates birth tax inequity

Madison, WI – ABC for Health, Inc. celebrates the expungement of over $67 million in medical debt actions against young families in Milwaukee County for birthing expenses. “This is a major policy victory,” says Brynne McBride, Public Interest Attorney at ABC for Health, Inc., reacting to the announcement from Milwaukee County Executive Crowley

Read More »

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to combat wildlife and livestock disease outbreaks

Legislation comes as Wisconsin farmers confront avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024, new legislation to increase inter-agency coordination to prevent and mitigate thespread of wildlife diseases, protecting farmers, consumers, and the economy. “We know that the

Read More »

Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Taylor County Sheriff

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Taylor County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Larry Woebbeking’s resignation, effective Dec. 31, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

Read More »

Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad: “Poison”

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, “Poison,” which will air statewide. The ad features an Iraq War Veteran who commends Tammy’s work to pass the PACT Act, which expanded VA health care and benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic burn

Read More »

Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce $174 million for local road improvements

Funding will help complete more than 1,000 projects identified by local leaders throughout Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced approximately $174 million in state funding will help local communities across the state complete more than 1,000 local road improvement projects

Read More »

Marquette University: New Law School Poll national survey finds Harris leading Trump and outperforming Biden against Trump; enthusiasm to vote among Democrats having risen substantially

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds Vice President Kamala Harris is the choice for president of 52% of registered voters and former President Donald Trump is the choice of 48%. Among likely

Read More »

Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: Announces endorsement of James Ferguson in School Board District 4 Special Election

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) announced its endorsement of James Ferguson in the special election for the vacant District 4 MPS School Board seat. MTEA President Ingrid Walker-Henry issued the following statement: “James Ferguson grew up in the 4th District, attended schools in that district and graduated from

Read More »

WisDems: On JD Vance’s dismal Off-Broadway debut in Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. —  Following JD Vance’s appearance in western Wisconsin to play second fiddle to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s rally in Eau Claire, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “For a self-proclaimed ‘normal guy,’ JD Vance’s trip to Eau Claire today was just plain

Read More »

Rep. Andraca: Three statewide medical groups recognize Rep. Deb Andraca 

MADISON, Wis. — A longtime proponent of a healthier climate and affordable healthcare for all, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) was recently honored by three statewide healthcare organizations for her work in the 2023-2024 legislative session. Rep. Andraca received the “Early Detection Life Saver Award” from the Early Detection Save

Read More »

Shankland campaign: Association of Flight Attendants–CWA becomes 19th union to endorse Democrat Katrina Shankland for Congress

STEVENS POINT, WI – The Association of Flight Attendants, a national union representing 55,000 flight attendants from 20 airlines and affiliated with the Communication Workers of America, has endorsed experienced Democratic State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.  The organization joins the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and

Read More »

Anderson campaign: WEAC endorses Jimmy Anderson

(MADISON) – The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. WEAC is a trade union representing public school teachers, support staff, and administrators across Wisconsin. Fighting for its members’ benefits, resources, and collective bargaining rights, WEAC makes educators better advocates for the over

Read More »

WI AFL–CIO: Wisconsin Labor:  All in for pro-worker Harris-Walz ticket

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement as Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz visit Eau Claire: Wisconsin union families proudly welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to Eau Claire today. Workers are energized to rally with her and her VP pick Minnesota Governor

Read More »