Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate democratic leader Dianne Hesselbein on democratic party of Wisconsin chair’s decision to not seek re-election
MADISON, Wis – In response to the news that Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Ben Wikler, has decided to not seek another term as Chair, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “When Ben was elected Chair six
Rep. Wied: Statement on budget blueprint
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate budget blueprint. “Today, I voted to continue working toward a final federal budget that delivers real results for the people
Sen. Jacque: Panel moves Sen. Jacque bill providing more education options for military families
Committee clears measure extending deadlines for open enrollment across Wisconsin school districts MADISON… Military families across Wisconsin would have access to more education options for their children under legislation extending open enrollment application deadlines, which cleared Senate Committee today. Sen.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Calls on DOJ, FBI, HHS OIG to investigate alleged mishandling of HHS official records
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Heath and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS
Remiker campaign: Announces campaign for WisDems Chair
Remiker has been a part of key victories for Wisconsin Democrats and has served in leadership roles with WisDems, including Executive Director, during victories from 2018 to 2025 CONTACT: press@devinforchair.com Remiker has been a part of key victories for Wisconsin
Zepecki campaign: Statement on Dem Party chair race
Contact: jz@jzcomms.com Following word that Ben Wikler will not seek another term as Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Joe Zepecki released the following statement: “Every conversation I’ve had about the future of our party gets to the same place:
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin republicans vote to take healthcare away from constituents
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, every Republican in Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation voted to pass a budget resolution that will cut billions of dollars from programs that provide healthcare and other essential services to millions of Wisconsinites. The following are statements from A Better
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump admin on closure of head start office that serves grantees in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the closure of five regional Head Start offices across the country, including the Region 5 office in
Wisconsin Legislature: Democrats in the Wisconsin state legislature announce introduction of constitutional amendment ballot measure to overturn citizens united
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly introduced a joint resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, voters would decide on whether they think Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation should
WisDems: Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced in a letter to Wisconsin Democrats that he would not seek reelection to a fourth term as Chair of the state party. His current term concludes this June. All
Weekly GOP radio address: Focusing on T.H.E.S.E. priorities for Wisconsin’s future
Hi, this is State Senator Rob Hutton. This time of year brings a great deal of discussion around government spending priorities at both a state and national level. I recently had the opportunity of spending part of my afternoon hearing
Sen. Spreitzer: Wisconsin elections are not for sale
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Democratic legislators from across the state introduced legislation to strengthen democracy in Wisconsin and reject attempts from the ultra wealthy to buy their way to power. After the announcement of these
Sen. Smith, Rep. Subeck: Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature announce introduction of constitutional amendment ballot measure to overturn citizens united
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic leaders in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly introduced a joint resolution to place an advisory referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, voters would decide on whether they think Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation should
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on House passage of FY25 Senate budget resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the FY25 Senate Budget Resolution. “House Republicans are keeping our word to the American people. By passing the Senate Budget Resolution, we’re moving
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites call out WI GOP in ‘Hands Off’ protests
MADISON, Wis. — Thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration’s reckless moves to slash funding and lay off federal employees—and to call out their Republican representatives for rolling over and letting it happen. Wisconsinites made
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Demand key communications and records relating to FBI’s handling of Hunter Biden’s laptop
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel demanding that the FBI provide
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for Wolf Advisory Committee
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m. The purpose of the WAC is to assist the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Children and Families: Announce new survey finds a quarter of child care programs likely to close if Legislature fails to invest in continuing the Child Care Counts program
Program will expire at the end of June, forcing providers to close their doors, raise costs for care, and expand waitlists unless the state makes critically needed ongoing investments to support Wisconsin’s kids, families, and providers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers,
Marquette University: Milwaukee Bucks’ Lisa Byington to deliver Marquette’s annual Axthelm Lecture, April 15
MILWAUKEE — Lisa Byington, television play-by-play voice for the Milwaukee Bucks and the first female full-time television play-by-play announcer for a major men’s professional sports team, will deliver the 2025 Axthelm Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Diederich College of Communication
UW–Milwaukee: Join 414 for UWM Giving Days on April 14 and 15
MILWAUKEE_Every year during 414 for UWM Giving Days, UWM alumni, employees, students and friends from around the world come together to fuel Panther success. On April 14 and 15, they’ll do so again by giving the gift of UWM to create