WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on GOP impeachment threats

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Robin Vos moving the goalposts on the Republican effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Robin Vos blinked. In the face of a massive public outcry and

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Rep. Rodriguez: Votes to protect women in sports

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for two proposals to protect women in sports. “Protecting women in sports is wildly popular,” began Rodriguez. “Earlier this year, Marquette University Law Poll released data from a poll reporting that 71% of respondents

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Sen. Jacque: Bill helps state foil cybercriminals

MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under a bipartisan bill, passed today by a Senate committee, which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications.  State Sen.

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Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears committee

MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on a female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee.

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: State coalition honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month ahead of statewide conference, announces upcoming release of annual homicide report

Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse), the state coalition serving survivors of domestic violence (DV), honors October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) by partnering with a national awareness campaign, announcing the upcoming release of their annual Homicide Report, and

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Minocqua Brewing Company: Lawsuit filed challenging Wisconsin’s School Choice Program as unconstitutional

MINOCQUA, WI – In the most important legal challenge to Wisconsin’s education financing system in decades, concerned citizens, parents, and taxpayers are questioning a system that will have far-reaching consequences for public education in Wisconsin.  The case filed today focuses on the funding of education through several state programs, including

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Johnson, Rep. Gallagher for the Wall Street Journal: Repeal the 1974 budget law that fuels the shutdown cycle

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) summarizing the necessary actions Congress should take to stop its well-honed process of forcing through last-minute massive spending bills that mortgage our children’s futures. Since the signing of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act

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WisGOP: WisDems Socialist Caucus refuses to condemn Hamas terrorism

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, today the Wisconsin Assembly voted unanimously to condemn “Hamas’ barbaric attack against Israel. However, three Democratic members of the Assembly, including two members of their Socialist Caucus, refused to vote to denounce the terrorism inflicted on the Israeli people this week.  While 95 other members of the

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Sen. Agard: GOP’s egregious attacks on trans kids continue

MADISON – Today, the State Senate and State Assembly will be taking action on a number of anti-trans pieces of legislation. The Senate Committee on Health will be holding a public hearing, while the full Assembly will be voting on the bills. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the

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Dept. of Agriculture: Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program grants accepting applications through November 22

MADISON, Wis. – Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program grants are accepting applications through November 22, 2023. These two grants, the Direct-to-Farmer grant and the Community Partners grant, are funded through a cooperative agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on GOP impeachment threats

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Robin Vos moving the goalposts on the Republican effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Robin Vos blinked. In the face of a massive public outcry and division within his own party, Vos is now backing down

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WCA: Urges support for amendment to “Brewers Bill” that would result in additional revenue from existing county sales taxes

The Wisconsin Counties Association is voicing their support of an amendment to AB  438, the “Brewers Bill,” in which counties would see additional county sales tax funding that would benefit the entire state.    As part of the ongoing legislative debate over funding maintenance and improvements  at American Family Field (home

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Rep. Rodriguez: Votes to protect women in sports

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for two proposals to protect women in sports. “Protecting women in sports is wildly popular,” began Rodriguez. “Earlier this year, Marquette University Law Poll released data from a poll reporting that 71% of respondents said athletes should be required to participate on teams that match the

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Cooke Campaign: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms: Derrick Van Orden was at January 6th insurrection, then tried to lie about presence

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel released a fact check affirming that Rep. Derrick Van Orden was at the January 6th insurrection and then lied about his presence.  In the fact check, the Journal Sentinel wrote, “Van Orden acknowledged attending the Jan. 6 rally but said he left before any violence occurred.” The Journal

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Sen. Jacque: Bill helps state foil cybercriminals

MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under a bipartisan bill, passed today by a Senate committee, which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications.  State Sen. Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measure along with State

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Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Reps. Steil, Van Orden’s massive tax breaks for big corporations and the wealthy are driving up the nation’s deficit 

MADISON, Wis. – Republican Congressmen, including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have supported massive tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations, which according to a new report are responsible for driving up the nation’s deficit. Here’s how Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have worked to

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U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Gallagher: For the Wall Street Journal: Repeal the 1974 budget law that fuels the shutdown cycle

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) summarizing the necessary actions Congress should take to stop its well-honed process of forcing through last-minute massive spending bills that mortgage our children’s futures. Since the signing of the Congressional Bu… Please log in to

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Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears committee

MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on a female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a Senate committee. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the Patient

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: State coalition honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month ahead of statewide conference, announces upcoming release of annual homicide report

Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse), the state coalition serving survivors of domestic violence (DV), honors October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) by partnering with a national awareness campaign, announcing the upcoming release of their annual Homicide Report, and preparing for their antiviolence conference. End Abuse is proud to

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Extremist Speaker Vos continues to ignore reality, refuses to take impeachment off the table despite widespread opposition

MADISON, Wis. — Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos confirmed today he will continue to weaponize impeachment threats against elected officials he disagrees with – despite Wisconsin voters, legal and ethics experts, former state Supreme Court justices, and even fellow Republicans voicing strong opposition to his petulant and meritless impeachment scheme against

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