LaToya Bates is a social entrepreneur, educator and faith leader, running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 37. This new district includes northern Dodge, southern Fond du Lac and parts of Columbia counties. Bates and her two daughters are spending the week in Chicago as Bates is part of

… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was one of 80 members selected to the new class of the FirstGen Forward Network, based on its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.  “As a first-generation graduate, I’m passionate about uplifting the strong connections and support that already exist

CITY of WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024. At approximately 12:32 a.m., Wisconsin Rapids police officers

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg was awarded the “Friend of Towns” Award from the Wisconsin Towns Association on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Sauk County Unit meeting in Reedsburg. Ballweg represents the 14th Senate District, which now includes Reedsburg. Mike Koles, the Wisconsin Towns Association Executive Director, presented Senator Ballweg with this

MOUNT HOREB, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced the Mount Horeb Area School District will receive nearly $120,000 in federal funding to hire a school social worker and support student recovery in response to the tragic shooting in May 2024. The funding, through the U.S. Department of Education

Contact: Arik Wolk (arik.wolk@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde’s remarks in Kenosha today:  “Yet again, Eric Hovde refused to say which foreign governments are depositing money in his bank and refused to be honest with Wisconsinites

… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

Contact: media@platform-communications.com “Land Rich, Cash Poor” shows national crisis of disappearing American farmer drives up cost of food, impacts environment, national security, mental health A new book out today reveals the hidden history of an economic and cultural crisis that threatens our very food supply with higher prices, and underlies many

WILL Argues that the State Bar Violates Members’ First Amendment Rights The News: A federal judge has allowed a case against the Wisconsin State Bar (the Bar) to proceed, following a lawsuit from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL). WILL asserts that mandatory membership in the Bar is

Contact: knudsonj@mtea.org Taxpayers, voters deserve answers from blatantly dishonest campaign MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Election Commission staff have uploaded signatures dropped off by an anti-MPS campaign seeking to recall four of eight current MPS Board Directors. The campaign failed, submitting far fewer signatures than the 60,000 needed to trigger recalls for four

ELKHORN, WI – August 20th, 2024 – Reader Precision Solutions hosted U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde at our Elkhorn, WI facility on Monday, August 19, 2024, where he participated in an Executive Round Table, a Town Hall meeting with employees, and a comprehensive tour of our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. During

RACINE, WI – The Pat Connaughton Foundation, founded by Milwaukee Bucks player Pat Connaughton, is donating to support the indoor basketball court construction at the City of Racine’s catalytic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The indoor court is part of the $68 million community center planned for the

On Sunday, ahead of the Democratic National Convention, the Honorable Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, campaigned with Senator Tammy Baldwin for Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats up and down the ballot at a canvass launch in Madison. They spoke to a Democratic coordinated campaign office packed with

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statementwelcoming Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz to Wisconsin: “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are bringing energy and enthusiasm for the 2024 elections right toWisconsin voters with a rally at the union-built Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. VP Kamala

Letter follows reports of persistent vacancies within VA facilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a comprehensive update on current staffing levels at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals in Wisconsin. Senator Baldwin’s request comes in light of increased VHA enrollment

Taken in Washburn County, Wisconsin. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the Wisconsin Water Explorer, a web-based tool that can help Wisconsin residents address concerns about the quality of water in their local lakes or rivers. Answering water quality questions requires sophisticated computer

Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been one week since walking conflict of interest Eric Hovde officially became the Republican nominee for US Senate, and he’s still hiding and dodgingquestions about his financial entanglements.  Hovde is refusing to give up ownership of his $3.2 billion California bank if elected, meaning Hovde could influence banking-related policy and could even use taxpayers dollars

The State’s Top Cop Endorses Dr. Lyerly in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District Green Bay, WI – Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced an endorsement from Wisconsin’s Attorney General, Josh Kaul. The state’s top cop is now the highest-level law enforcement professional to endorse any candidate