Wisconsin Education Association Council: Educators sound alarm on political deal that includes punishing students for test scores and increasing tax funding of private vouchers
Educators in the Wisconsin Education Association Council are calling on Governor Tony Evers to veto a political deal that would hold back third graders based on standardized test scores and create a curriculum oversight commission appointed by politicians. The following
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Clock is ticking on declassifying intel surrounding COVID origins
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement in response to reporting in the Sunday Times that revealed the Chinese Communist Party and scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology
Rep. Tranel: Coach Jerry Petitgoue to receive Hometown Hero Award
Madison, WI – Longtime Cuba City Boys Basketball Coach Jerry Petitgoue will be honored by the Wisconsin State Assembly during their June 14th floor session with the Hometown Hero Award. He recently retired after 54 years of coaching. The Hometown
Reps. Clancy, Madison: Milwaukee based grassroots groups call for a clean shared revenue bill
MADISON – This morning, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression (MAARPR) hosted a press conference in the Capitol rotunda. Their coalition was calling on Governor Evers to veto the shared revenue compromise between his office and Republican leadership
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces bill banning new ERISA investments in adversary-tied firm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) today introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act (PARSA), which would block private pension plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from making new investments in companies controlled
Sen. Agard, Dem colleagues: Introduce gun violence prevention bills
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) joined her Democratic colleagues, Attorney General Kaul, and community advocates to introduce three life-saving gun safety proposals. Senator Agard released the following statement regarding the legislation: “Every individual deserves to be free from
Gov. Evers: Appoints Leslie Svacina to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Leslie Svacina to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Paul Buhr. “Our technical college system plays a critically important
Rep. Stubbs: Stands for universal background checks
MADISON – WI- Today Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) joined with Senator Johnson, Senator Agard, Senator Taylor, Representative Subeck, Representative Andraca, and Attorney General Kaul in introducing legislation to expand universal background checks in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison)
Rep. Subeck: Democratic legislators, Attorney General introduce “Gun Safe Summer” proposal to curtail gun violence
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined legislative leaders, Attorney General Josh Kaul, physicians, and gun safety advocates to introduce legislation that would help to prevent gun violence and accidental deaths by keeping firearms out of the hands of children
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: CCP trying to turn ‘Monroe Doctrine’ into ‘Mao Doctrine’
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the CCP’s spy base in Cuba, the White House’s original denial of the base’s existence, and how America needs to respond. Click HERE to watch the
Legislators, Attorney General Kaul: Urge action for a “Gun Safe Summer”
MADISON, WI – Gun sales are at an all-time high, guns are in more places than ever before, and gun violence typically spikes during the hot summer months. To help ensure the safety of every Wisconsin community, Democratic lawmakers and
Marquette University: Marquette Business’ Blue & Gold Brewing LLC to partner with Stone Creek Coffee to expand student-run business’ offerings
MILWAUKEE — Blue & Gold Brewing LLC, a student-run business venture launched as part of an undergraduate applied learning program in Marquette University’s College of Business Administration, is partnering with Stone Creek Coffee—a local “farm to cup” coffee roastery for
WisDems: David Clarke continues teasing U.S. Senate run ahead of messy GOP senate primary
MADISON, Wis. — After Mitch McConell’s hand-picked recruit, Congressman Mike Gallagher decided to not run for Senate, here’s what leading potential Republican candidate Sheriff David Clarke said about the Senate race ahead of what is sure to be a “messy” GOP primary. Check out
Raising Wisconsin: Public opinion: Child care needs Wisconsin state budget funding
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin legislators have received more than 18,000 letters from families, child care providers, employers and community leaders who are calling for 2023-25 state budget funding to support child care. Thousands of Wisconsinites have contacted the co-chairs of
Move Forward MKE: Applauds legislators for introducing solution to resolve local funding crisis
MILWAUKEE – Last week, Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced an historic and bipartisan bill to increase shared revenue for Wisconsin communities and provide Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee the
Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding: Applauds revenue limit progress
In 1994, the State Legislature set benchmark funding levels based on what public school districts spent in 1993. No one knew it was coming, and the inequities created then have persisted for 3 decades. AEF member districts have asked for
WisDems: Administrative Committee adopts 2024 Delegate Selection Plan
MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Administrative Committee formally adopted the Party’s 2024 Delegate Selection plan. The plan adopted will determine the selection of 87 delegates and 6 alternates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, to be
U.S. Sen. Johnson: To Maria Bartiromo: “The Bidens knew exactly who they were dealing with.”
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to slam the Biden Administration’s weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to indict former President Trump, setting a double standard of justice in America. Sen. Johnson
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher statement on administration confirmation of CCP spy base in Cuba
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the statement below following reports that the Administration has now confirmed the presence of a CCP spy facility in Cuba. “Why did the Biden Administration previously deny these reports of a CCP