128 ARW Community Council: KC-46 to appear at Air and Water Show as 128th Air Refueling Wing works to secure new aircraft
[MILWAUKEE, WI] – The 128th Air Refueling Wing is gearing up to highlight the future possibilities for Southeast Wisconsin with the KC-46A Pegasus at this year’s WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show. The annual event, which attracts spectators from across Wisconsin and
WisDems: Hiding Hovde: This Wednesday, Eric Hovde’s bank will be forced to reveal if it is still accepting deposits from foreign governments
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Eric Hovde’s bank will be forced to reveal how much money it’s been taking from foreign governments since April. Earlier this month, a report from Heartland Signal broke the news that since 2017, Hovde’s bank has been taking millions of dollars
MTEA: Files ethics complaint against secretive “Recall Collaborative” after recall organizers admit to “Anonymous Donors”
MILWAUKEE – At a press conference held by the MPS School Board “Recall Collaborative” on Wednesday, July 24, recall organizers were asked by members of the media if they are paying canvassers for positions they had advertised and if so,
Gov. Evers: Announces release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ fourth annual report. Building upon findings from the previous task force reports, the 2024 report provides an update on achievements under Gov. Evers
Jacque campaign: U.S. Rep. Grothman endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-6). “I wholeheartedly endorse André Jacque for Congress. Our country is in deep
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden’s endless summer vacation
MADISON, Wis. — After dysfunction and division forced House Republicans to yank their own bills from the floor this week, Derrick Van Orden and the Republican-led House of Representatives threw in the towel and headed home early for their August vacation.
Weekly GOP address: Constitutional questions on your August ballot
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726gopaddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator Howard Marklein. I represent the 17th Senate District in southwestern Wisconsin. When you vote in the August 13th election you will be asked to vote on two State of Wisconsin referendum questions that are
Weekly Dem address: Gov. Evers highlights $50 million to improve rural roads, support Wisconsin’s farmers and agricultural industries
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726demaddress.m4a MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the recent announcement of nearly $50 million in state investments through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) to help support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties. The projects
Harris Campaign: Local Wisconsinites highlight Vice President Harris’ fight for Wisconsin and slam Trump’s Project 2025 agenda
Today, local leaders and community members in Wausau and Green Bay came together to support Kamala Harris for President, highlighting the stark contrast between her positive vision for the future and Trump’s draconian Project 2025 agenda. This comes on the heels
WisDems: On GOP CD-8 Primary Debate
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the debate held today by dark money group Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce for GOP primary candidates in the Eighth Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Tony Wied and Andre Jacque
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congress starts August recess early after extreme Republican-backed proposals stall spending bills
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressional Republicans announced they are beginning their August recess today, adjourning until September after extreme Republican-backed proposals stalled progress on multiple spending bills. Multiple appropriations packages have failed to even be brought
Sen. Jacque: Victory for Constitutional rights in Green Bay Mayor’s City Hall snooping scandal
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the settlement of the Green Bay City Hall snooping case against Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration. “This is a landmark win for protecting
Defend Democracy Project: Top political, legal and academic voices come together to sound alarm about the growing threat of autocracy in America
WISCONSIN – This week leading thinkers from across the ideological spectrum joined hundreds of Americans for a day-long summit, Autocracy in America: A Warning and A Response. The past few weeks have made it clear that there is an urgent need
Sen. LeMahieu: Green Bay Mayor agrees to no further illegal spying after costing city taxpayers more than $500,000
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding a settlement announcement with the City of Green Bay after Mayor Eric Genrich illegally recorded citizens’ conversations in City Hall: “Mayor Genrich broke state and federal laws and
Rep. Emerson: Welcomes U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s “HSHS Act”
MADISON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”). Under this proposal, hospital systems planning to close would be required to notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and
International Cranes Foundation: Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes to hold its first meeting next week
July 25, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center (N7725
Gov. Evers: Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” aimed at protecting communities from abrupt hospital closures
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his support for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s (D-Wisconsin) “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”) and thanked her for introducing the legislation, which is aimed at protecting communities from abrupt hospital closures
Rep. Maxey: Proud of New Berlin Common Council’s vote to ban drop boxes
New Berlin, Wisc.— On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the New Berlin Common Council voted unanimously to ban ballot drop boxes in the City of New Berlin. This decision follows the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling to allow counties and municipalities to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces HSHS Act to protect communities from hospital closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect communities from sudden hospital closures that interrupt care and leave patients without access to the essential services they need to stay healthy. The Hospital Stability and Health Services
Harris campaign: Trump’s Project 2025 puts over half a million Wisconsin Medicaid recipients at risk
According to a new analysis of Project 2025, Donald Trump’s second-term authoritarian playbook, MAGA extremists plan to slash Medicaid for millions of Americans by imposing “lifetime caps” on Medicaid coverage. Trump’s extreme plan would have an outsized impact on Wisconsin, threatening