MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement by Rep. Mike Gallagher that he would not seek reelection this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson and the House GOP are mired in chaos and dysfunction,
The Friends (Quakers) testimony of peace is based on the belief that there is that of God in everyone. Every life is of value, and every human deserves the right to live in peace and in dignity. We mourn the
MADISON – Today it was announced that the Republican legislators from the Chippewa Valley have introduced legislation that will re-allocate $15 million of unused funds from the 2021-2022 budget to support emergency departments in the region. This proposed legislation follows
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump heads to another National Rifle Association convention to pander to the gun lobby, Wisconsin Democrats and gun violence prevention advocates were out in full force across the state to call out how Trump has put the
Madison— State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on allowing incomplete witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates. “I am deeply concerned about the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on
Madison— Earlier this week, State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) introduced legislation to freeze the pay of individuals who remain in office past their term. “During my first session I noticed a discrepancy between the standards for appointed officials in
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement welcoming Wisconsin’s newest union members as workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin win union election to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT. “Congratulations to the
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GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today released the following statement. “Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment. Through my bipartisan work on the Armed
Planning on hunting for the first time this coming fall? Awesome! The first thing you’ll want to do is enroll in a hunter education course, and now is the perfect time confirm your spot, as courses tend to fill up in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on a new Biden Administration memorandum that closely mirrors an amendment she supported to ensure weapons received by any country through U.S. security assistance are used in accordance with international humanitarian
Surrounded by cheering supporters, Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald announced today she is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am running for State Assembly to bring responsive, collaborative, and common sense representation to Madison,” Fitzgerald said. “
Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray to repair the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process so millions of students and their
MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced that the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program, which awards up to $1,000 to 12
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:15 pm on Friday, February 16th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee City Hall at 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss the Reproductive Freedom Act
MADISON, Wis. — After telling victims of gun violence to “get over it” in the wake of a tragic shooting and repeatedly refusing to take action on common sense solutions that would make our communities safer, Donald Trump is set to pander
Yesterday, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed the Petitioners’ response to the independent, nonpartisan consultant’s report in the fair maps litigation Clarke v. WEC. This is the
MILWAUKEE – A polling memo released today by the Vote Yes for MPS Committee shows voters overwhelmingly support the MPS operating referendum that will be on the April 2 ballot. The poll was conducted by Impact Research. Highlights from the
MADISON — Joint Legislative Audit Committee Co-Chairs Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) sent a letter to Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-Designee Blumenfeld pressing her to follow state law and implement all recommendations made by the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor’s note: Photos of the Winter Policy Conference can be found here and here MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski attended the 2024
MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement by Rep. Mike Gallagher that he would not seek reelection this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson and the House GOP are mired in chaos and dysfunction, and Mike Gallagher calling it quits is about as stark
The Friends (Quakers) testimony of peace is based on the belief that there is that of God in everyone. Every life is of value, and every human deserves the right to live in peace and in dignity. We mourn the continuing loss of life and relentless destruction that has taken
MADISON – Today it was announced that the Republican legislators from the Chippewa Valley have introduced legislation that will re-allocate $15 million of unused funds from the 2021-2022 budget to support emergency departments in the region. This proposed legislation follows Hospital Sisters Health System’s announcement in late January that by
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump heads to another National Rifle Association convention to pander to the gun lobby, Wisconsin Democrats and gun violence prevention advocates were out in full force across the state to call out how Trump has put the NRA over the safety of our communities. While Donald Trump
Madison— State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on allowing incomplete witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates. “I am deeply concerned about the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s decision to issue guidance on incomplete witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates,” said State …
Madison— Earlier this week, State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) introduced legislation to freeze the pay of individuals who remain in office past their term. “During my first session I noticed a discrepancy between the standards for appointed officials in government and the private sector: when a contracted employee starts
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement welcoming Wisconsin’s newest union members as workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin win union election to be represented by the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT. “Congratulations to the frontline healthcare workers and staff at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
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GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) today released the following statement. “Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment. Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and
Planning on hunting for the first time this coming fall? Awesome! The first thing you’ll want to do is enroll in a hunter education course, and now is the perfect time confirm your spot, as courses tend to fill up in the spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on a new Biden Administration memorandum that closely mirrors an amendment she supported to ensure weapons received by any country through U.S. security assistance are used in accordance with international humanitarian law. “As we work to support our allies, I remain
Surrounded by cheering supporters, Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald announced today she is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am running for State Assembly to bring responsive, collaborative, and common sense representation to Madison,” Fitzgerald said. “ We can make positive change happen if we elect representatives
Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray to repair the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process so millions of students and their families can plan how to fund their education. For
MADISON — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced that the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program, which awards up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:15 pm on Friday, February 16th, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee City Hall at 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss the Reproductive Freedom Act and call upon Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State
MADISON, Wis. — After telling victims of gun violence to “get over it” in the wake of a tragic shooting and repeatedly refusing to take action on common sense solutions that would make our communities safer, Donald Trump is set to pander to the gun lobby once again today and speak to
Yesterday, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed the Petitioners’ response to the independent, nonpartisan consultant’s report in the fair maps litigation Clarke v. WEC. This is the next step forward toward achieving fair maps and representative democracy
MILWAUKEE – A polling memo released today by the Vote Yes for MPS Committee shows voters overwhelmingly support the MPS operating referendum that will be on the April 2 ballot. The poll was conducted by Impact Research. Highlights from the memo: 86% of voters say improving public education is at
MADISON — Joint Legislative Audit Committee Co-Chairs Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) sent a letter to Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-Designee Blumenfeld pressing her to follow state law and implement all recommendations made by the Legislative Audit Bureau in report 23-26 related to interest earnings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor’s note: Photos of the Winter Policy Conference can be found here and here MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski attended the 2024 National Association of State Dep… Please log in to access