BELOIT, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) — a specialized unit of full-time Army and Air National Guard members trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergencies — responded to a call for
MILWAUKEE, WI — Rep Evan Goyke today announced that he had raised $41k in the last six months and now has $91,000 headed into the last three months of the election. This impressive amount for a challenger candidate showcases the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds owners and managers of Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems that the Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program will begin accepting applications on Jan. 16, 2024.
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde is going
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
MADISON – Today former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced her support and endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Falk, elected Dane County Executive to a historic four terms, is the first woman and
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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – On Sunday, January 14, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement offering his full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump as he seeks a second term of office in 2024, after participating in a campaign rally
Dane County Treasurer Adam Gallagher has long appreciated Senator Agard’s personal attention to those she represents and formally endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive. During her community meet-and-greets and professional office visits, Melissa Agard listens and responds to her
(WAUKESHA, WI)- Today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, County Executive Paul Farrow has extended a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather that hit the area. The declaration remains in effect through Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The
(Madison) – Today, the Assembly Committee on Family Law passed AB 510, legislation which mirrors extremist policy from states such as Florida which seeks to dictate the curriculum in our schools and eliminate even the mention of race or gender. The
Milwaukee State Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-12) is seeking undergraduate student interns to be at the State Capitol for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring semester. These high energy internships are unpaid but will provide valuable skills
MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12
Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to
Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary
Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender. In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State
BELOIT, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) — a specialized unit of full-time Army and Air National Guard members trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergencies — responded to a call for assistance from Rock County Emergency Management Jan. 12. The 54th
MILWAUKEE, WI — Rep Evan Goyke today announced that he had raised $41k in the last six months and now has $91,000 headed into the last three months of the election. This impressive amount for a challenger candidate showcases the momentum and enthusiasm for his candidacy and the deep unpopularity
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds owners and managers of Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems that the Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program will begin accepting applications on Jan. 16, 2024. Other-Than-Municipal Community public water syst… Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde is going to run for Senate in Wisconsin. California Hovde was caught
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 – Today former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced her support and endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Falk, elected Dane County Executive to a historic four terms, is the first woman and the longest-serving Dane County Executive, serving 14 years before being
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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). During her time with IAIS, she assisted in the development
We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) as well as Eastern
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – On Sunday, January 14, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement offering his full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump as he seeks a second term of office in 2024, after participating in a campaign rally in Indianola, IA ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. “I’m proud
Dane County Treasurer Adam Gallagher has long appreciated Senator Agard’s personal attention to those she represents and formally endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive. During her community meet-and-greets and professional office visits, Melissa Agard listens and responds to her constituents’ needs in the towns, villages, and cities throughout Dane
(WAUKESHA, WI)- Today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, County Executive Paul Farrow has extended a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather that hit the area. The declaration remains in effect through Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The amount of snowfall and blowing winds has created dangerous travel
(Madison) – Today, the Assembly Committee on Family Law passed AB 510, legislation which mirrors extremist policy from states such as Florida which seeks to dictate the curriculum in our schools and eliminate even the mention of race or gender. The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) vehemently condemns this
Milwaukee State Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-12) is seeking undergraduate student interns to be at the State Capitol for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring semester. These high energy internships are unpaid but will provide valuable skills in political communications and a helpful insight into state government.
MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12 deadline for parties to file remedial maps. Today Senator Tim
Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process, creating an environment vital for business growth. This r… Please
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the Court to consider in ongoing redistricting litigation. The governor’s proposed maps for the districts of the Wisconsin State Legislature submitted today are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, and increase
Milwaukee, WI — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County today invited all spring primary election candidates in 12 local primary races to participate in the League’s online voter guide, which helps voters compare candidates. The February 20 primary election voter guide will be published January 30 on vote411.org which is
Today, on behalf of the Rebecca Clarke plaintiffs, Law Forward, Stafford Rosenbaum, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Campaign Legal Center, and Arnold & Porter filed proposed constitutional legislative maps, a brief, and two expert reports with the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the Court sided with the Wisconsin voters in its
Madison – Jim Brennan, Public Defender Board Chair, announced the opening of the recruitment process for selecting Wisconsin’s next State Public Defender. In his announcement, Brennan said, “The mission of the State Public Defender’s office, and the position of State Public Defender, is vital to protecting fundamental constitutional rights. The