WisDems: On J.D. Vance’s remarks to the RNC

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like

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Voces de la Frontera: Condemns the murder of Samuel Sharpe

(Milwaukee, July 17, 2024) – Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera and Voces de la Frontera Action, issued the following statement today in response to the deadly police shooting of community member Samuel Sharpe yesterday in Milwaukee: “Today

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Biden campaign: RNC’s definition of “Everyday American” worth $21 billion

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the RNC listing Wisconsin billionaire and Trump campaign donor Diane Hendricks as an “everyday American” on today’s speaker program: “Diane Hendricks is a Republican mega donor worth $21 billion and easily one of the richest people in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings hone $7.2M to convert coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin into cutting-edge clean energy storage

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped secure $7.2 million for a first-of-its-kind energy storage project to replace a soon-to-be-retired coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking project, funded through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a new way to store excess energy to be

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Rep. Emerson: Receives Early Detection Life Savers Award

MADISON – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement after being honored with an Early Detection Life Savers Award from the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: “I’m honored to receive this award and proud to support this important healthcare improvement”, said Rep. Emerson. “Women shouldn’t be forced to

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces new accelerant detection canine

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Canine team with Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Bo. Bo joins ADC Tutty as the second ADC in the State of Wisconsin. Bo assists Special Agents and

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Lyerly campaign: Second quarter emphasizes the impact of grassroots fundraising 

(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s Congressional campaign announced last week in its End-of-Quarter Financial Report that it had raised an incredible $891,005.84 in Q2, showcasing widespread grassroots support and a strong financial foundation as the campaign accelerates toward the 2024 congressional elections. This positions Dr. Kristin Lyerly as the highest

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WisDems: On J.D. Vance’s remarks to the RNC

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like abortion to be illegal nationally.’ Nothing J.D. Vance said from

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Rep. Stubbs: Named Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters in recognition of my perfect score on the Wisconsin Conservation

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Biden campaign: During RNC, local Wisconsinites highlight Trump’s Project 2025 agenda, plans to ban abortion nationwide and raise costs for families

Today, State Rep. Jodi Emerson, State Assembly candidate Amaad Rivera-Wagner, and local Wisconsin residents held press conferences in Eau Claire and Green Bay on the third day of the Republican National Convention to highlight the choice facing Wisconsinites in this election that will shape the future of America for decades to

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WisDems: Divisive Derrick Van Orden ignores call for unity

MADISON, Wis. — As the Republican Party shifts their tone to preach unity in the days following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Derrick Van Orden has already let the facade fall. Derrick Van Orden has continued to fling insults online and in interviews—both at Democrats and members of his own

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Voces de la Frontera: Condemns the murder of Samuel Sharpe

(Milwaukee, July 17, 2024) – Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera and Voces de la Frontera Action, issued the following statement today in response to the deadly police shooting of community member Samuel Sharpe yesterday in Milwaukee: “Today we grieve the senseless killing of Samuel Sharpe, a homeless

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