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
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Florence County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Florence County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder
350 Wisconsin: Climate activists demand Biden end the era of fossil fuel
Madison, Wisconsin, June 9 – 350 Wisconsin and over 50 climate activists rallied in Madison, WI to call for an immediate shut down to Line 5 and action from Governor Evers’ and President Biden’ administrations to stop approving new fossil fuel
Dane County Exec Parisi: Dave Mahoney to lead transition of newly created Dane County Department of Justice reform
Former Sheriff Returns to Dane County to Help Launch New County Department Former long-time Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney is returning to county employment to serve as director of Dane County’s new Department of Justice Reform, County Executive Joe Parisi
A Better Wisconsin Together: Trump indicted for espionage, obstruction of justice, and more: A Better Wisconsin Together reacts
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, news broke that former-president and MAGA extremist Donald Trump has been federally indicted on seven new criminal charges. A grand jury of everyday Americans reviewed mountains of evidence and witness testimony to determine Trump should be charged with
U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Call on Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders, administration to negotiate in good faith
Lawmakers urge tribal leaders to end brinksmanship, seek resolution WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response to the Lac du Flambeau tribe’s reported refusal to participate in mediation efforts
Gov. Evers: Extends application deadline for Dane County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on April 18, 2023, that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s resignation following her election to the Court
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Expresses concerns about Uganda’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act” and its devastating impact on the Ugandan people and Public Health Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 27 Senate colleagues, expressed their concerns to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power about Uganda’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act,” which