U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Gallagher: Push to create program to boost research into China, Russia and other adversaries and competitors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08) introduced the Open Translation Center Authorization Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a research center translating information from China, Russia, and other countries critical to U.S. security. Under
Biden campaign: Trump’s Arizona abortion ban sends shockwaves across the battlegrounds
Earlier this week, Trump bragged about being “proudly the person responsible” for overturning Roe v. Wade and enabling the extreme, dangerous bans that have followed – including the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday upholding an abortion ban from 1864
Vining campaign: Robyn Vining will run for reelection in the 13th Assembly District
WAUWATOSA–Rep. Robyn Vining announced today she will run for re-election in the newly drawn 13th Assembly District. She released the following statement: “In 2018 my community and I flipped a long-held Republican seat in the state assembly. This was the
Sen. Roys: Wisconsin continues to feel Republicans’ attack on American Dream
MADISON — The Universities of Wisconsin announced financial prospectus for seven campuses, which indicates a grim outlook for public higher education throughout the state. Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), a member of the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, Joint Finance
Sen. Roys, Agard, Hesselbein: Supporting survivors and seeking justice
MADISON — In response to allegations of domestic violence against Madison alder Charles Myadze, and his problematic denial of these allegations, Madison-area Senators Kelda Roys, Melissa Agard, and Dianne Hesselbein, released the following joint statement: “Survivors of domestic and sexual
Rep. Shankland: Issues statement regarding the Universities of Wisconsin releasing financial reports for seven campuses
STEVENS POINT—Today, the Universities of Wisconsin released financial reports for seven campuses, including UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior, and UW-Whitewater. Following the release of the reports, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “The financial
Ready Wisconsin: Statewide tornado drill canceled this evening due to potential severe weather
MADISON, Wis. – Increasing concerns about the potential for severe weather to develop in Wisconsin later today are prompting ReadyWisconsin and the National Weather Service (NWS) to cancel the evening portion of Wisconsin’s annual statewide tornado drill. While there is
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Cabral-Guevara talks about how Republicans prioritize K-12 education
Hi, I’m State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara. As a mom of four, I know parents want what’s best when it comes to their child’s education. That’s why legislative Republicans took action to make sure you have more tools in your pocket
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urges Legislature to release funds to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize health care access in Western Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance to expeditiously release $140 million in already-approved funding to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after HSHS and Prevea
Wall campaign: Releases statement on Republican opponent for State Senate
“I’m running for State Senate to stand up for the people of Brown County, not for a political party,” said Wall. “That means working to make healthcare, childcare, and housing more affordable. It also means supporting our public schools and
U.S. Sen. Johnson, Grassley: Obtain names and request transcribed interviews of handling agent and supervisors of former FBI confidential human source
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Federal Bureau of Investigation
WisGOP: Mobile billboard reminds Kenosha about Peter Barca’s support of sanctuary cities
MADISON, Wis. – Open Borders Barca fought to protect sanctuary cities in Wisconsin. Mobile billboards will travel around Kenosha County on Wednesday to remind voters that Peter Barca is an extremist who would be mistaken to challenge Bryan Steil. Wisconsinites expect
Kehoe campaign: Kyle Kehoe announced his candidacy for 55th Assembly District
Kyle Kehoe has officially announced his candidacy as the democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 55th State Assembly District in the upcoming 2024 election. Kyle is a realtor with previous work experience in law enforcement and management. With a deep-rooted connection to
Marquette University: Marquette Law School Poll to release new Wisconsin survey, April 17
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy
Biden campaign: “Out for Biden” launch highlights President Biden’s commitment to LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites
MILWAUKEE – Today, Team Biden-Harris launched Wisconsin Out for Biden to engage and mobilize LGBTQ+ voters, communities, and leaders to reelect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and ensure Donald Trump never has the opportunity to again attack
Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers: To attend White House State Dinner, highlight Wisconsin’s strong economic partnerships with Japan
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, will today attend the distinguished White House State Dinner in Washington, D.C., in honor of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan. This is the first official visit by a Japanese leader
Sen. Hesselbein: Ask to complete unfinished business goes ignored by Republican leadership
MADISON – On Tuesday, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, on behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus, sent a letter to Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu urging him to call the Senate in today—the last general-business floor period. The letter requested that action be
WisGOP: ICYMI: Lyerly reprimanded by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Democratic congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th District Kristin Lyerly is facing scrutiny for her work as a physician in Minnesota. It turns out that Lyerly’s incompetence not only resulted in an emergent C-section
Wisconsin Family Action: Statement regarding sentencing of individual who firebombed its office
MADISON – Yesterday, Federal Judge William Conley of the Western District of Wisconsin, sentenced Hridindu Roychowdhury to seven and half years in a federal prison. On December 1, 2023, the defendant pled guilty to federal charges in the May 8, 2022
UW-Madison: To name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge
MADISON — For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning with a humble