U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Risch: Slam FDA’s anti-dairy guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Risch (R-ID) slammed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their ill-advised guidance on the unfair use of dairy terms to mislabel plant-based products. The FDA’s draft guidance, “Labeling of
Habush Sinykin campaign: Sets stage for general election
February 22, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – Jodi Habush Sinykin, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 8, kicked off her general election campaign today against Representative Dan Knodl, by focusing on her moderate forward-thinking priorities. “Dan Knodl’s views on
Rep. Plumer: Announces budget listening sessions in the district
MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer will hold listening sessions across the 42nd Assembly District to hear from constituents on their priorities for the 2023-25 state budget. Information regarding the listening sessions is as follows: Wednesday March 8th 2:30-3:30 PM
IBEW Wisconsin State Conference: Judge Janet’s resounding primary victory last night was a huge win for the IBEW and the working families of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference President Dean A. Warsh has released the following statement after Judge Janet’s huge primary election win last night: “IBEW Wisconsin is ready to roll up our sleeves and continue to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Natural Resources Board Honor awarded to John Pohlman
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Property Planner John Pohlman was awarded the 2022 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Pohlman received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety presents at Active Threat Integrated Response Conference
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is presenting at the annual Active Threat and Integrated Response Conference in Oshkosh, Wis. on February 22, 2023. The conference is designed for law enforcement, dispatch,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Murphy: Lead 32 colleagues urging Biden Administration to limit availability of junk health care plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) led a group of 32 colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action and address short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI)
PPAWI: Announces its endorsement of Judge Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court
WISCONSIN—February 22—Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) is endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Justices are elected to 10-year terms, and the impact of this election will be felt for years to come. The court could issue
Kelly campaign: Justice Kelly moves on to April 4 election
Madison, WI —Justice Daniel Kelly will face Janet Protasiewicz in the April 4 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice following the results of Tuesday’s primary election. Justice Kelly issued the following statement: I am grateful to my fellow Wisconsinites who,
American Bridge 21st Century: Kelly advances as right-wing candidate
Results of the expensive and brutal Wisconsin state Supreme Court primary are out tonight, and Daniel Kelly — the far right-wing, anti-democracy conservative candidate who has previously lost this race — has secured enough votes to make it onto the general election ballot in April. Kelly will face
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Statement on MAGA extremist Kelly
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Dan Kelly’s distant second place finish in tonight’s Wisconsin Supreme Court primary: “Dan Kelly is a fatally flawed and ethically compromised MAGA extremist who promises a future
Ald. Bennett: Wins District 2 primary, thanks supporters
MADISON, WI – Madison Ald. Juliana Bennett issued the following statement in response to the February 21st Primary Results, winning with over 70% of the vote and 1,312 voters: “Tonight, we celebrate our landslide win with our campaign team and
Conservative Justice Kelly: Advances to general election in crucial Wisconsin State Supreme Court race
Washington, D.C. – Conservative Justice Dan Kelly advanced out of tonight’s primary for a seat on the State Supreme Court in Madison. After his victory, the Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (RSLC JFI) issued the following statement. “Congratulations to Justice Kelly, a principled conservative
Justice Karofsky: Endorses Judge Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz tonight announced the endorsement of Justice Jill Karofsky for her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Wisconsinites need a Supreme Court justice who will always uphold the constitution, rather than promote a right-wing political agenda.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Endorses Judge Protasiewicz
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court: “In a race that will determine the future of democracy in Wisconsin and decide the very
Judge Protasiewicz: Election night speech excerpts
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Tonight, Judge Janet Protasiewicz advanced to the April 4th general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, earning more votes than any other candidate on the primary ballot. Below are excerpts of Protasiewicz’s remarks, as prepared for delivery at
Dan Knodl: Secures victory in republican primary for vacant state senate seat in Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. – State Assemblyman Dan Knodl (AD-24) secured a victory in the Republican primary tonight for Wisconsin’s Senate District 8 and will face off against Democrat Jodi Habush in the general election. The Republican State Leadership Committee released the following statement on
Rep. Subeck: Elected to represent Wisconsin on Great Lakes Legislative Caucus Executive Board
MADISON – On Friday, Representative Lisa Subeck was elected to represent Wisconsin on the Executive Board of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC). Representative Subeck has been an active member of the organization since 2015, serving on multiple task
The Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads: Calls on the JFC to support access to Drivers Licenses for All in the state budget
(Wisconsin) – On Tuesday afternoon the Wisconsin Coalition For Safe Roads, a statewide network of community alliances that represent business, faith, labor, law enforcement, and community organizations, held a press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol. See the Facebook livestream
SEIU Wisconsin State Council: Endorses Protasiewicz and local champions for voting rights
MADISON, Wis. – The SEIU Wisconsin State Council announced today the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court and of four candidates in local races in Tuesday’s primary. State Council President Brenda Frary made the following statement: “Wisconsin