Harris campaign: Statement on Trump Team Wisconsin bus tour
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the Trump campaign announcing its bus tour in Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites don’t need a special tour to learn about Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda –
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Calls out Tammy Baldwin’s failed record
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Baldwin for touting her failed voting record across the Badger State this weekend. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Senator Baldwin calling in out-of-state reinforcements to stump for
WisGOP: Statement on Josh Shapiro campaigning in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Governor Josh Shapiro’s visit to Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Josh Shapiro’s presence in Richland County confirms that Tammy Baldwin’s campaign is in panic mode as more Wisconsinites
Harris campaign: In the States: Trump on defense for “Concepts of a Plan” to repeal health care
Voters across the battlegrounds sounded the alarm this week on Donald Trump’s pledge on the debate stage to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with “concepts of a plan.” Trump and MAGA Republicans tried to repeal the ACA
Harris campaign: Wisconsin Teamsters endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz
This week, Wisconsin’s Teamsters Joint Council 39 threw its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, lauding the Vice President for working with the Teamsters and other union workers to pass the historic Butch Lewis Act, which has saved the
A Better Wisconsin Together: Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s work on issues that matter to Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak in Madison this evening, marking her fourth visit to Wisconsin in the last two months, A Better Wisconsin Together is thanking the vice president for her commitment to prioritizing
Main Street Alliance and Wisconsin Farmers Union: State Legislative Candidate roundtables focus on small business and family farm issues on Monday and Tuesday
On September 23rd and 24th voters will have a chance to hear candidates’ stances on issues impacting family farms and small businesses. Main Street Alliance (MSA), in partnership with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), is co-hosting three roundtable events to
CODEPINK: Peace activists disrupt vice president Harris during Madison campaign stop, demand ceasefire and end to U.S. support for Israel
Media Contact: Melissa Garriga | melissa@codepink.org | 228-990-4168 Madison, WI — Peace activists with CODEPINK-Madison, SJP University of Wisconsin-Madison and unaffiliated Madisonians used Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign event in Madison as an opportunity to call attention to her role in supporting the ongoing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes USPS to pause postage pricing increases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products, which includes First-Class mail. This announcement comes after Baldwin called out USPS leadership for unsustainable price
SSDC: Spectrum Communication pulls false attack ad paid for by conservative PAC & Joan Ballweg ally, Wisconsin Principles Inc.
MADISON, Wis – Earlier this month, Wisconsin Principles Inc., a dark money special interest PAC, paid to run a false TV advertisement against Democratic candidate and political newcomer Sarah Keyseki. The ad intended to boost Republican incumbent Joan Ballweg. As
WisDems: Democrat Elizabeth Grabe shows up for Assembly District 51
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WORT-FM published an in-depth look at the race in Assembly District 51 between Democrat Elizabeth Grabe and incumbent Republican Todd Novak. As a result of new, fair maps signed into law by Governor Evers, Democrats now have an opportunity to
DSCC: Launches new TV ad against Eric Hovde: “Respect”
Today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is releasing a new television ad in the Wisconsin Senate race, “Respect.” The spot features a Wisconsin worker calling out Hovde for being a rich California banker and “straight up jerk” who doesn’t
WisDems: Eric Hovde insults young Wisconsinites, says they “can’t write properly” and don’t “understand a good work ethic”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report from the Badger Herald revealed that Eric Hovde has insulted yet another group of Wisconsinites, this time, criticizing recent college graduates. In the recently uncovered comments, Hovde bashes college graduates, claiming they “can’t write properly” or
Harris campaign: EMBARGOED: What to know before VP Harris campaigns in Madison
On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris will rally voters in Madison, Wisconsin – her first visit to Madison and fourth visit to Wisconsin since announcing her presidential campaign. The visit comes after a week when the Harris-Walz campaign announced the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins statement condemning Palestinian effort targeting Israel at UN
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) signed a joint statement condemning the disgraceful Palestinian Mission’s resolution, which targets the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. The resolution was submitted to the United Nations and could be voted on as
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County Board approves Crowley proposal to balance 2024 budget without additional costs for taxpayers
MILWAUKEE – Today, the full Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to close the 2024 budget deficit without additional costs for taxpayers and no major impacts on services. County Executive Crowley plans to sign the legislation
U.S. Rep. Steil: House passes Steil legislation to protect Americans’ retirement
WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representativestoday passed Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767) as part of a larger investor reform package (H.R. 4790). This legislation will improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting
Harris campaign: Councils representing one million Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris
Local Teamsters unions across the country, including in key battleground states of Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Collectively, these unions represent one million Teamsters. These local Teamsters have committed to immediately
UW–Madison: Community invited to free screenings of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands
“As you live in a place like this, you get a tremendously deep sense of awe and wonder,” says 87-year-old Calvin (Cal) DeWitt, who lives on the fringe of the Waubesa Wetlands. Since the 1970s, he and his neighbors have