WisDems: Chair statement on retirement of Jessie Rodriguez
MADISON, Wis. — After the 15th legislative Republican retirement announcement from Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, and on the heels of massive wins for Midwest Democrats in Michigan on Tuesday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Rodriguez is joining fourteen of her Republican colleagues
Fix Wisconsin’s Bridges: New digital platform FixWIBridges.com launches, shining light on Wisconsin’s nearly 17,000 local small bridges
MADISON, Wis. — FixWIBridges.com launches today, providing the public, local officials, andpolicymakers with transparent, easy-to-access information on the condition of nearly 17,000 small localbridges and culverts across Wisconsin. These critical local structures, spanning just 6 to 20 feet, have never
Weekly GOP radio address: Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize my mom Wendy and all the moms across the state. This session, the senate worked to increase access to affordable healthcare for new moms. Until recently, Wisconsin
Rep. DeSanto: Hosts a community discourse in response to concerns on rising property taxes and underfunded public education
BARABOO, Wis – Representative Karen DeSanto hosted a community discourse in Baraboo to discuss education funding and property tax reform on Wednesday, May 6th. This event occurred in the wake of three failed referendums to increase school funding in Portage, Baraboo,
Greater Whitewater Committee: Is set to host the University’s Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Morgan Anderson, to present on dual enrollment.
WHITEWATER—May 7th, 2026—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host the University’s Assistant Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Morgan Anderson; she will present on dual enrollment, which is an opportunity for high school students
Rep. August: Thanks Rep. Jessie Rodriguez for her service to Wisconsin
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jessie Rodriguez: “I want to thank Jessie for her years of service to the people of Wisconsin and, more personally, for her friendship over the years.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week here in Wisconsin. Folks, tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, including a record-breaking—get this—$25.8 billion in economic impact in 2024, generating
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Local leaders convene first meeting of Flood Mitigation Task Force to address current and future storm safety work
MILWAUKEE – Today, leaders and officials representing Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) convened the first meeting of the combined Flood Mitigation Task Force to plan for both short-term and long-term flooding safety work. The
Rep. Rodriguez: Announces retirement from Wisconsin Assembly
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 OAK CREEK, Wis. – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced her retirement from the Wisconsin Assembly after years of dedicated service. She made the following statement: “When I decided to run for office 13 years
Brunette campaign: Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s judicial support grows to 31 judges statewide
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has added seven new judicial endorsements, expanding her coalition to 31 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin who are supporting her candidacy. “These current and former judges have
Cooke campaign: 50 local elected officials endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, adds to her broad coalition of support with endorsements from 50 local elected officials from every corner of the District. These endorsements from community leaders across
Institute for Reforming Government: Several Wausau schools among Wisconsin’s very best
Jefferson Elementary, Newman Catholic recognized for student success Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released on Thursday, “Wausau Wins: How Wausau Became a Wisconsin Education Leader,” a report highlighting the city’s standout educational performance. The report found
Hermening campaign: Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billed endorses Kevin Hermening for Congress
WAUSAU, WI — Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb today announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Kevin Hermening in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District race, citing Hermening’s leadership, public service, and longstanding commitment to northern Wisconsin communities. SEE VIDEO HERE Sheriff Billeb
Dept. of Transportation: One year since federal deadline, Wisconsin DMV continues helping residents obtain REAL ID
One year after the federal REAL ID deadline, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notes that nearly 72% of Wisconsinites are REAL ID compliant, with more than 3.5 million REAL ID driver licenses or ID cards
Xiong campaign: Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Yee Leng Xiong for State Treasurer
WAUSAU – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today endorsed Yee Leng Xiong, Marathon County Supervisor and D.C. Everest School Board Treasurer, in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Treasurer. “Yee Leng Xiong has spent his career managing public dollars responsibly and
UW-Green Bay: Who can say ‘no’ to baby goats? No one. The latest on the UW-Green Bay campus as the semester winds down…
TODAY! Goat Flow and Goat Snuggles | Green Bay Campus It’s everyone’s favorite annual event today, Tuesday, May 7 in Phoenix Park. Goat Flow is being held from 1-3 p.m. and Goat Snuggles from 3-4 p.m. This annual event is one of
Dept. of Justice: Milwaukee woman charged for allegedly defrauding Wisconsin medicaid of nearly $2.2 million, illegally obtaining PPP loan, and money laundering
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Debbie Long, 44, of Milwaukee, for allegedly defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2 million, fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, and laundering the
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Wisconsin health professionals investigate energy unaffordability impacts on community health
MILWAUKEE– Today, Healthy Climate Wisconsin released its second Health Harms Report, contrasting WE Energies’ ((WEC) (WPS)) $804 million in first quarter profits with the effect of expanded fossil fuel generation and $700 million of stranded assets on Wisconsin communities and
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 108 tweets. From a Covid denialism to his bathroom habits, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week