Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays April 16, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Milwaukee County makes herstory with 2024-26 term
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has made history with women now holding 10 out of 18 County Board seats following the Spring General Election. The Spring election resulted in the election of Anne O’Connor (District 1), Sequanna
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Nicholson: Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
MILWAUKEE – Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson was re-elected by a supermajority of Supervisors [13-5] to continue her role as Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for the 2024-2026 term during Monday’s board meeting. Chairwoman Nicholson issued the below statement
Sen. Baldwin Press: Sen. Baldwin for Senate Announces third TV ad: “Close to Home”
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its third TV advertisement, “Close to Home” which will air statewide. The ad features Tammy’s personal story of her mother’s struggle with opioid addiction and her commitment to working across the
Protect Our Care WI: FACT SHEET: Medicaid works for women and children
April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. Medicaid is an essential source of coverage for women and children. More than 18 million, or nearly 1 in 5, adult women are enrolled in Medicaid. Approximately 40 million, or half of
Democratic members of the JFC: Ahead of tomorrow’s JFC meeting
MADISON — Last week, Governor Evers called for a meeting of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to release $125 million for PFAS Remediation and $15 million for Chippewa Valley healthcare providers. Following the announcement of this meeting, the JFC Co-Chairs sent a letter
Dept. of Natural Resources: Be aware and stay safe during spring turkey hunting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2024 spring turkey season April 17 – May 28, 2024. Hunters and public land users may be sharing
DCCC: TAX DAY REMINDER: Bryan Steil is determined to hurt the middle class, while bailing out big corporations and billionaires
Tax Day is a potent reminder that if Bryan Steil and House Republicans were to maintain the majority, they would rig the tax code to benefit the well-off and well-connected at the expense of middle class families. The GOP Tax
WisDems: Statement on Eric Hovde trying to buy Wisconsin’s Senate seat
MADISON, Wis. — Today, $3 billion California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) announced that he put $8 million of his own money into his campaign, nearly 90% of the total money he raised in the first five and a half weeks of his
Mayadev campaign: Announces over $25,000 raised in the first month of her campaign
Attorney and Community Health Advocate Renuka Mayadev, candidate for the 77th Assembly District, announced her campaign has raised over $25,000 in its first month. “I have been blown away by the positive response from our community. As I start collecting
Rivera-Wagner campaign: Announces bid for 90th Assembly District
GREEN BAY, WI – Amaad Rivera Wagner announced his plans to run for the newly drawn 90th Assembly District today. Rivera Wagner currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Eric Genrich, and also served as his campaign manager
WMC: Taxpayers challenge undemocratic and unconstitutional “400-year veto”
MADISON – Two Wisconsin taxpayers filed a lawsuit on Monday – otherwise known as Tax Day – challenging an unlawful partial veto from Gov. Tony Evers in the most recent state budget. This imaginative veto would allow property taxes to increase
Huebsch campaign: Exploring second run for State Assembly
(Onalaska, WI) – Onalaska resident Ryan Huebsch is exploring a candidacy for the State Assembly’s 94th District. Huebsch was the Republican nominee in 2022 against Steve Doyle, coming up just short in the closest election for the seat in nearly
Cooke campaign: American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Cooke’s Campaign for Congress in WI-03
LA CROSSE, Wisc. – Today, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) endorsed Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The endorsement follows Cooke addressing the APWU Wisconsin membership at their recent State Convention in La Crosse. Steve Lord, Legislative Director
Marquette Law School: Generative AI will be the topic of Nies Lecture on Intellectual Property, April 16
MILWAUKEE — Eric Goldman, professor of law and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University, will deliver Marquette University Law School’s annual Nies Lecture on Intellectual Property on Tuesday, April 16, at 5 p.m. in the Lubar
Centro Hispano of Dane County: Announced as the recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award by The Hispanic Federation
April 15, 2024 – The Hispanic Federation (HF) announced Centro Hispano of Dane County as the recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award. Centro’s mission is to empower youth, strengthen families, and engage the community. Centro’s initiatives provide assistance to immigrants, youth
Opportunity Wisconsin: TAX DAY: U.S. Reps. Steil and Van Orden want even more giveaways to the ultra-rich and big corporations
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsinites file their tax returns today, many big corporations and the wealthiest Americans continue to benefit from loopholes and giveaways that let them avoid paying their fair share. If Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DFI, HEAB: Encourage Wisconsinites to complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) during National FAFSA® Week of Action, April 15-19, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year as part
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate sprirng sturgeon spawn at Wild Rose Hatchery on May 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a spring open house at Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose, Wisconsin from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This free event will give
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Manchin, Brown: Lead effort to close tax loophole and make private equity pay their fair share
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Americans mark Tax Day 2024, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Carried Interest Fairness Act to eliminate a tax loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street. The current carried