WisDems: WaPo Report: Eric Hovde says that Barack Obama and Democrats manufacture outrage over shooting of young Black men
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, before becoming the GOP nominee for Senate, Eric Hovde went on a conservative podcast to promote a conspiracy theory that the deaths of Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, and Trayvon Martin were political stunts by Democrats to manufacture
Harris campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s Milwaukee visit Friday
Harris for President Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to JD Vance’s plan to speak in Milwaukee on Friday, August 16. This will be JD Vance’s first appearance in Milwaukee since Trump chose him as
Baldwin campaign: Statement on Wisconsin U.S. Senate primary
MADISON, Wis. — Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the Wisconsin primary: “Tonight, I’m honored to receive the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate to continue our fight to lower costs for Wisconsin families, stand up for American jobs and manufacturing,
Wisconsin NAACP: Rejects August 2024 constitutional amendments
Since the 1930’s Wisconsin’s governor has had constitutional authority to accept and direct federal funds sent to the state. It is the Governor’s responsibility to direct the funds to the appropriate state agency. The Wisconsin NAACP supports, approves, and endorses the current
DNC: ICYMI: DNC launches first paid ad blitz of the Harris-Walz ticket, new, historic six-figure investment into Democrats abroad
Yesterday, the DNC launched its first paid advertising campaign since the announcement of the Harris-Walz ticket, blanketing the Las Vegas Strip and 80 billboards across seven key battleground states with a new contrast ad that sends a clear message to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: ICYMI: Senator Baldwin highlights impact of $49 million investment in Wisconsin’s Tech Hub in Madison
Tech Hub slated to create 30,000 jobs in Wisconsin, $9 billion economic impact in first 10 years MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes toured Accuray in Madison,
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Calls on voters to reject extremism
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is disappointed but not surprised by the continued march by the two “major” parties towards partisan tribalism and political extremism. In spite of polling and election results that show that a significant percentage of Americans are screaming for an end to populism and game show politics, th…
Hovde campaign: ‘Tammy the Do-Nothing Duck’ makes first appearance
MADISON — Today, ‘Tammy the Do-Nothing Duck’ made its first appearance on the campaign trail. Sen. Baldwin has ducked debates, ducked President Biden, ducked the media, and most importantly ducked responsibility for inflation, the looming recession and the open borders that are flooding our
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces judgment in connection with business certificate scam; court order includes $2.8 million penalty and refunds for over 7,000 Wisconsin businesses
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a judgment against two Florida-based companies and their owners in connection with a business certificate scam that targeted thousands of Wisconsin businesses. The
Gov. Evers, Marshfield Clinic Health System: Celebrate progress on critical healthcare infrastructure project in park falls
Park Falls project received $20 million through governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program to expand access to healthcare in rural Wisconsin PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today visited Parks Falls to celebrate the phase one completion of Marshfield Clinic
Common Cause Wisconsin: What you need to know to vote and have it counted and to have your voice heard
It’s no exaggeration to say that this has been one of the most eventful political Summers in memory and it’s not even over yet. Today, we the people can actively begin to weigh in and shape the future of our
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Ahead of White House announcement, Protect Our Care releases profiles on the 10 high-cost drugs selected for Medicare negotiation
Washington, DC – Protect Our Care is releasing updated profiles of the first ten drugs whose prices will be lowered as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act. Following months of negotiations with drug manufacturers, the Biden-Harris administration is scheduled
Dept. of Military Affairs: Army Guard installs 10th state command sergeant major
MADISON, Wis. — There was a changing of the Guard Aug. 10 as Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Patrouille passed the sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer, signifying the transfer of responsibility for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s senior enlisted
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards brownfields grants to Calumet County and the cities of Manitowoc and Brillion
Funds Will Support Assessment Activities Needed For Redevelopment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three grants of $75,000 each to Calumet County, the city of Manitowoc and the city of Brillion to investigate environmental contamination
Dept. of Military Affairs: ReadyWisconsin reminds everyone to keep safety in mind as a new school year begins
MADISON, Wis. – As families are preparing for students heading back to the classroom over the coming weeks, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging parents to add safety to their back-to-school planning. “It’s important to prioritize safety as we transition from summer break
Dept. of Natural Resources: Eligible hunters sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15 a young white tailed doe (female) looks back as she walks along a field in the morning. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun
WisDems: Memo: What to know about California bank owner Eric Hovde
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Wisconsin primary tonight, here’s what you need to know about California bank owner Eric Hovde, the three-time winner of one of Orange County, California’s most influential people: he’s got more ties to California than Wisconsin, he can’t stop insulting Wisconsinites, he’s a “walking
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking volunteers for rare plant monitoring program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they are seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Craig Heilman appointed DFI deputy secretary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Craig Heilman as the agency’s deputy secretary. DFI Deputy Secretary Heilman started in the position on August 12, 2024. Prior to serving as deputy secretary, Heilman served as
National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB’s Jeff Brabant joins WCUB in Green Bay, discusses campaign to stop massive tax hike on Wisconsin small business
NFIB urges Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent GREEN BAY, WISC. (August 13, 2024) – Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business trade association,