MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), submitted a request to the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) requesting the release of $7.5 million to BioForward Inc. to establish the state’s U.S. Regional Tech Hub, as provided by 2023 Wisconsin Act 96, signed by Gov. Evers in February. This c… Please log in

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) Platform Committee adopted President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 Republican Party Platform with overwhelming support– a pro-American agenda that stands in stark contrast to the record of weakness, failure, and dishonesty created by Joe Biden. President Trump’s platform serves as a contract with

STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, Deb Baldus McGrath endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. McGrath, of Dunn County, is an Army veteran, retired CIA officer, and former Democratic candidate for Congress in the 3rd District. Her father, Alvin J. Baldus, served the 3rd Congressional

Madison — Chuck Erickson, Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, proudly announces that he has received the endorsements of both AFSCME PEOPLE (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) and SEIU Wisconsin State Council (Service Employees International Union). These endorsements … Please log in to access

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed, the Cap Times editorial board argued that Brad Schimel would serve as “a right-wing judicial activist” on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Schimel has a long history of fighting against reproductive health care access in Wisconsin. As attorney general, Schimel wasted $1.6 million of taxpayer money

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the WIB11901 Tomah Branch Line Project in La Crosse County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, the Donald J. Trump Campaign, together with the Republican National Committee, released program themes for the “Make America Great Once Again” Convention, July 15-18, 2024, in Milwaukee.  While this Convention will highlight Republican leaders, supporters, industry leaders, and pop culture icons, the real stars of the convention are

MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today kicks off his “Restore the American Dream Roadtrip,” a week-long RV tour that will include stops in 28 counties across the state in the lead up to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Hovde will visit factories, farms, fairs and small businesses throughout the tour,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, July 5th, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a decision that will again allow Wisconsin voters to return absentee ballots using ballot drop boxes, a win for Priorities USA, the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, and Wisconsin voters.  Thousands of Wisconsin voters cast their ballots in the 2020

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  after the liberal majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to allow the use of absentee  ballot dropboxes despite a previous prohibition:  “The Democratic Party used out-of-state money to buy a majority of the Wisconsin Supreme  Court, and they

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the results of its annual Roadside Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey. The survey measured ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring and showed a 57% increase in statewide drumming activity compared to 2023. Several agencies and groups, including

MADISON – Today State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) sent a letter to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Craig Thompson asking that a  Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) be installed at the intersection of Greenville  Drive/Hwy 15 and Hyacinth Lane in the Village of Greenville.   “This has been a dangerous intersection

**KIMBERLY, WI – July 8, 2024** – Alicia Saunders is proud to announce her endorsement by the United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest and most influential labor unions in the United States. The UAW’s endorsement is a testament to Saunders’ unwavering commitment to blue-collar workers, union issues, and

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, State Representative Nate ‘Gus’ Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) called on Speaker Vos to address ballot drop boxes in an extraordinary session. Rep. Gustafson released the following statement: “The ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday is another attempt to undermine our elections in Wisconsin this year.

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GRAFTON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour by meeting with voters in Door, Fond du Lac, and Ozaukee Counties. In the theme of our nation’s Independence Day, Tammy is meeting with voters from all over the state to talk about the

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is releasing a new digital video, “Ready to Fight,” featuring President Biden’s forceful remarks in front of 1,000-plus fired up Biden-Harris Wisconsin voters. In his remarks, President Biden reminded voters he’s never backed down from fighting and delivering for the American people – even when the naysayers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour by meeting with voters in Marinette and Brown Counties. In the theme of our nation’s Independence Day, Tammy is meeting with voters from all over the state to talk about the ways she

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, which advocates for voting rights for people with disabilities, is pleased with today’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn the previous ban on the use of drop boxes to return absentee ballots. This victory, which directly impacts almost 1 in 4 people with