MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that megamillionaire Scott Mayer has put together a campaign team and is planning to run for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary against megamillionaire
Madison, WI – On Valentine’s Day, Madison for a World BEYOND War will put love into action during a vigil, walk and fast to call on our government to stop supporting the genocide in Gaza, and to stop supporting all war, which is organized
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session and took up several tax related bills. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “My Democratic colleagues and I have advocated for Child Care Counts and other
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after voting for the taxpayer relief package—including Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, 1022, and 1023. Overall, these tax reform bills provide $2.1 billion in necessary relief for hard-working, middle class Wisconsinites. Rep.
Madison – Today, the Assembly was in session. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on the bills passed today: “The tax proposals that came before us today are fiscally irresponsible. I will not support proposals that will lead our state to
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of four bills that would help with the tax burden in Wisconsin: “Hopefully, the third time is the charm! All four of these bills would be
“I am once again voting ‘No’ on the politically motivated, baseless impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This impeachment process has failed to show evidence that Secretary Mayorkas committed “high crimes and misdemeanors” or any impeachable offense,
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a proposal to create a tax-free retirement in Wisconsin. State Representative David Steffen (R – Howard) and State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Appleton) authored the bill, which will exempt retirement
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) joined Elon Musk and David Sacks in an X Spaces discussion to break down the Ukraine funding bill and unpack why we need to secure our
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of David Pawlisch as the Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources (DEHCR) Administrator, effective February 25, 2024. Pawlisch has been with DOA since 2014, previously serving as the
Middleton, Wisconsin – February 13th 2024– Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in Wisconsin, is hosting a postcard mailing event to fight against the persecution and extradition of Julian Assange to the United States. “Our representatives in Congress,
MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) applauded her colleagues in the Assembly for unanimously concurring on 2023 Senate Bill 99 (SB 99). This legislation by Rep. Rodriguez and Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) will allow use of the Clean Water
MADISON – Today, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 793, a bill authored by Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) to increase the tax-free dollar amount a person can save for a child’s future higher education through 529 college savings accounts. Assembly Bill 793
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org New Opportunity Wisconsin print and digital ads highlight Steil’s votes to keep prescription drug prices high KENOSHA, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day, Opportunity Wisconsin is asking Congressman Bryan Steil to keep health care costs low by opposing a bill
New Opportunity Wisconsin print and digital ads tell Van Orden to lower costs for workers and hold corporations and wealthy tax cheats accountable CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org LA CROSSE, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day, Opportunity Wisconsin is asking Congressman Derrick Van Orden to
Contact: Iuscely Flores,Co-Organizing DirectorWisconsin Fair Maps CoalitionPhone: 414-368-0116Email: iuscely@fairmapswi.com Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the maps Governor Evers sent to the Supreme Court for consideration in Clarke v. WEC. When the Governor signs them, this will be a win
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Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed AB 793, a bill that encourages college savings by increasing tax deductions for college savings accounts. “Increasing tax deductions will encourage more families to create and fund college savings accounts,” said Rep. Allen.
WHAT IS IT?SB 917, authored by Senator Feyen and Representative Penterman, has just passed the Senate. The Legislature is taking the teacher shortage seriously.SB 917 would enable high-quality “teacher apprenticeships” that would minimize teachers’ student debt, increase their quality through more real-life teaching
MADISON – In a party-line vote today, Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate passed AJR6 a resolution to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. This new legislative power is meant to undermine tools a governor has to
