Biden-Harris 2024: Announces campaign national advisory board
50 Prominent Voices from Across the Democratic Party Will Take a Leadership Role in Delivering the Campaign’s Message and Engaging Voters Across the Country VIDEO Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins GOP senators in defending Supreme Court from unprecedented attacks
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 12 of their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), expressing concerns over “unprecedented attacks” on the Supreme Court,
Nate’s Mission: Father James Connell releases media statement regarding open records request to Wisconsin DOJ
On April 27th, Reverend James E. Connell, J.C.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and former Vice-chancellor, filed an open records request asking for communications between the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Catholic dioceses and religious orders. Thus far, Father Connell has
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Seek answers from Credit Card issuers on exorbitant late fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and six of her colleagues called on ten of the largest credit card issuers to answer questions about their late fee practices following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to limit
Dane County Exec Parisi: Memo: Human Services transition/recruitment
To: Dane County Board of Supervisors Fr: County Executive Joe Parisi Re: Human Services Transition/Recruitment I think we can all agree we are saddened and frustrated by the manner in which the recent nomination process for Director of the Department
Marquette University: Set to welcome 1,938 committed students to campus as Class of 2027
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has 1,938 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2027 as of National Decision Day, May 1. Brian Troyer, dean of undergraduate admissions, attributes the success, in part, to his team’s mission-based, personalized approach to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins 43 GOP senators in opposition to raising debt limit without substantive spending and budget reforms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a group of 43 Republican senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms.
Rep. Allen: Releases “Protect Childhood Innocence” bills
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator André Jacque (R-DePere) released two bills for co-sponsorship (LRB-0423 and LRB-0522) that address the matter of obscene materials in schools. LRB-0522 prohibits schools from using the tax-payer funded common school fund
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Non-Disclosure Order (NDO) Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced, H.R. 3089, the NDO Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Supports housing finance bills
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities cheered the roll-out of three bills that will help produce more workforce and senior housing in Wisconsin. The League, which represents the interests of all of Wisconsin’s cities and villages, says the lack of housing
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Army Guard public affairs unit deploys to Eastern Europe
MADISON, Wis. — After months of preparation and training, a group of Soldiers with the 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), headquartered in Madison, are deploying to Eastern Europe to support the Operation European Assure, Deter, Reinforce mission. The mission
Rep. Neubauer: ICYMI: Legislative Democrats observe #DayWithoutChildCare
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, May 8th, 2023, Democratic legislators from across Wisconsin observed a “Day Without Child Care” and stressed the importance of Governor Tony Evers’ successful Child Care Counts program, which has helped child care providers keep their
Sen. Pfaff: Votes to eliminate personal property tax
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue voted on legislation which would eliminate the personal property tax. State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in support of the bill and released the following statement on his vote: “The
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces Protecting Young Minds Online Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: May 9, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Tatterson Campaign: Enters race for 24th Assembly District
MEQUON -Wisconsin Assembly District 24 voters want their representative in Madison to listen to their needs and to work creatively to serve them. In announcing his candidacy today for the Special Election called for July 18 for the 24th Assembly
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate majority leader appoints new Sen. Knodl to committees
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced the appointment of newly sworn in Senator Dan Knodl to the following Senate Committees. Chair- Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection Member- Senate Committee on Economic Development & Technical
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host virtual public meeting on proposed wild bait harvest rule changes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule. At this meeting, the DNR will present an overview of the proposed changes
Rep. Kitchens, Sen. Cowles: New bipartisan law from Kitchens/Cowles promotes better farming and cleaner water
MADISON – A bi-partisan bill to help farmers work together to keep Wisconsin waters cleaner has now been signed into law. Following unanimous approvals last month in the State Assembly and State Senate to build on the already successful program