WisDems: On Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as

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PPWI: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson.  “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to protect Wisconsinites’ right to IVF

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after she voted to advance the Right to IVF Act: “Wisconsin women want the right to decide if, when, and how to have a family – without interference from politicians or the government. Unfortunately, since Roe v. Wade was

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Tiffany campaign: Statement on Jill Biden’s trip to Duluth

Minocqua – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), released the following statement on Jill Biden’s campaign stop in Duluth today. “It’s no surprise that the Biden campaign and the DNC are in a state of utter panic when looking at their polling numbers in the Great Lakes Region. Instead of sending Dr.

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Shankland campaign: Stands up to special interests, secures “No Corporate PAC” commitments from primary candidates

PLATTEVILLE, WI – At Wednesday’s Democratic candidate forum for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Katrina Shankland challenged fellow candidates Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson to join her in refusing to accept donations from corporate PACs. Following Shankland, both Cooke and Wilson signed a one-page “pledge” document. Shankland has been outspoken against

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AFL-CIO: Trump to House Republicans:  “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.”

(MILWAUKEE, WI) June 13, 2024 — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as former President Donald Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible city” weeks before the 2024 Republican National Convention. “In a closed door meeting this morning with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins letter addressing the Biden Administration’s “mass amnesty” for migrants

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland, questioning the administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases and highlighting the

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WisDems: On Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city’ exactly one month before he shuffles out

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases new report highlighting advances in efforts to combat UI fraud

MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more than 30 program integrity projects and activities have been adopted,

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Carthage College: Names Philip Hood vice president for advancement

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign, Hood’s expertise promises to propel future initiatives. Hood brings to

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin: Biden-Harris Administration awards more than $27 Million in Rural Energy Investments for Wisconsin

ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use. The announcement was made by White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera

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PPWI: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson.  “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin remains unchanged. Patients can continue to

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