On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight how Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee and across the country are booming at historic rates thanks to Bidenomics. Across America, Black small business ownership is growing at its fastest pace
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy
After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik. This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays! I was glad to
CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off today, Thursday, Dec. 21, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #218 making minor, technical changes to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The order makes minor adjustments as to council membership and designates the council as the advisory body to guide the
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson. “This attempt by legislative Republicans to strip rights and freedoms away from Wisconsinites does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. There is still no criminal abortion ban, and
For over 400 days, we were successful in saving lives in Wisconsin. Now, abortion has returned. We need to work harder than ever to change the culture in Wisconsin so that all come to understand the humanity of preborn children
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In
By Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin December 21, 2023 As I traveled across the state this past year, I was reminded what our work at the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) means for
MADISON- WI: Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced legislation to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Gun violence is more than a criminal justice or safety issue- it is an urgent public
MADISON, Wis. – It was only a matter of time. Today, Tammy Baldwin called for a ceasefire in Gaza, aligning herself with the demands of Hamas and the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This comes despite Hamas pledging to continue attacks on Israel as well as their history
On the 11th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: tax credit expansion. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded premium tax credits, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people and saving Americans an average of over $800 per
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee to deliver remarks at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce and visit Hero Plumbing, a Black-owned small business working to replace lead pipes in the city of Milwaukee. Wednesday’s visit came as President
On Wednesday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to highlight how Black-owned small businesses in Milwaukee and across the country are booming at historic rates thanks to Bidenomics. Across America, Black small business ownership is growing at its fastest pace in 30 years – no thanks to MAGA Republicans, who
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, Trump handed out tax cuts to the super-wealthy
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Several of southern Wisconsin prominent companies will talk about research, innovation and workforce needs Thursday, Jan. 18 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Panelists thus far include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies, and Brian Schauf, director of engine… Please log
After years of discussion and community interest, the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet arrived at the 115th Fighter Wing in late April. “It’s with great joy and obligation that we accept this challenge today of becoming the second Air National Guard fighter wing with the F-35,” said Col. Bart
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 21, 2023) – Christmas came early for a faith-based nonprofit organization that helps female survivors of human trafficking and justice-involved women rebuild their lives. Convergence Resource Center (CRC) received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation and a portion of a $2 million grant to the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed resolution 2324R-009 to locally address the funding crisis that is impacting school districts across Wisconsin, including MPS. The resolution, introduced by MPS Board President Marva Herndon and MPS Board Director Missy Zombor, directs MPS administration to gather
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222gopaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hello, I am State Representative Paul Melotik. This season is one of my favorite times of year. It provides us an opportunity to gather with family and friends to continue
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/231222demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address wishing Wisconsinites happy holidays. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone across Wisconsin happy holidays! I was glad to kick off the holiday season here at the Capitol by
CHICAGO – As the winter season kicks off today, Thursday, Dec. 21, FEMA Region 5 wants to encourage families across the Upper Midwest to identify and reduce the weather risks they face in the months ahead. FEMA’s #WinterReady campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to stay warm and healthy at home and travel safely when
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #218 making minor, technical changes to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The order makes minor adjustments as to council membership and designates the council as the advisory body to guide the administration of the State Crisis Intervention Program grant initiative under
Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson. “This attempt by legislative Republicans to strip rights and freedoms away from Wisconsinites does not change the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin. There is still no criminal abortion ban, and patients can continue to receive abortion care at PPWI health
For over 400 days, we were successful in saving lives in Wisconsin. Now, abortion has returned. We need to work harder than ever to change the culture in Wisconsin so that all come to understand the humanity of preborn children and the needs of pregnant and parenting women. In response
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In stark contrast, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are
By Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin December 21, 2023 As I traveled across the state this past year, I was reminded what our work at the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) means for Wisconsin’s future. While attending community events and meeting state, local
MADISON- WI: Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs introduced legislation to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Gun violence is more than a criminal justice or safety issue- it is an urgent public health crisis. Unlimited access to firearms has exacerbated existing issues
MADISON, Wis. – It was only a matter of time. Today, Tammy Baldwin called for a ceasefire in Gaza, aligning herself with the demands of Hamas and the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This comes despite Hamas pledging to continue attacks on Israel as well as their history of violating five previous ceasefires. It is disgraceful that Baldwin would
On the 11th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: tax credit expansion. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded premium tax credits, reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket premiums for millions of people and saving Americans an average of over $800 per year. Right now, 80% of consumers can find coverage through
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee to deliver remarks at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce and visit Hero Plumbing, a Black-owned small business working to replace lead pipes in the city of Milwaukee. Wednesday’s visit came as President Biden and Sen. Baldwin announced that the Grow Milwaukee Recompete