WisDems: Gov. Evers, County Executive Crowley, Chef Dan Jacobs, and local leaders urge Wisconsinites to vote ‘no’ on two amendments on primary ballot
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch, and Chef Dan Jacobs held a virtual press conference to urge Wisconsinites to vote no on two proposed constitutional amendments on the August 13th primary ballot.
WiAHC: Rep. Born honored with the “Champion of Home Health Care” award
Today, the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) announced that State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) has been recognized as a “Champion of Home Health Care” for the 2023-2024 state legislative session. This designation is meant to publicly identify
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportaton: Announce Biden-Harris bipartisan infrastructure law to deliver more than $200 million to support more than 150 projects in communities across Wisconsin
FALL CREEK — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the next cycle of funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $200 million for more than 150 local
Hovde campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin caught lying — AGAIN
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released the following statement after Sen. Baldwin was caught lying in one of her most recent campaign ads by claiming Eric Hovde doesn’t think farmers work hard. A fact check for the liberal site
Climate Action Campaign: Sen. Agard and state agricultural leaders gather at local dairy farm to host the Clean Energy Revolution Tour as it rolls into Dane County to tout investments in Climate Smart agriculture and rural communities
(DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN) – Today, the Climate Action Campaign’s Clean Energy REVolution (CER) Tour rolled into Dane County and was joined by State Senator Melissa Agard and state agricultural leaders to tout climate progress and clean energy investments delivered in the
Rep. Rozar: Receives multiple awards
Madison — Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) has been recognized by multiple groups for her leadership and accomplishments on several issues for this legislative session. First, Representative Rozar has been named a “Friend of Family Medicine” by the Wisconsin Academy of Family
Van Orden campaign: Releases first TV ad of the cycle
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Tuesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the first TV ad of his campaign for the 2024 cycle. The ad, titled “Goats,” takes viewers across the district behind the scenes of what it really means to be a
WisDems: One week to Primary Day and Eric Hovde still won’t come clean with voters about his conflicts of interest
MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin primary one week away, walking conflict of interest Eric Hovde is still hiding and dodging questions about his financial entanglements. Hovde is refusing to give up ownership of his $3.2 billion California bank if elected, meaning Hovde could influence banking-related policy
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Moore and Milwaukee public health and climate leaders celebrate federal investments in the Love My Air Program
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore and public health and climate leaders toured the Love My Air Program at Hephatha Lutheran Church and celebrated the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides funding for the program. Families were on
Rep. Anderson: Honored with Michael J. Falconer Distinguished Service Award
At the quarterly meeting for the Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, State Representative Jimmy Anderson was one of three recipients for this year’s Michael J. Falconer Distinguished Service Award. The Michael J. Falconer Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who
Rep. Andraca: Highlights bills that #NeverHadAHearing
Madison, Wis. — Public safety, reproductive healthcare, climate change, and funding for education are important issues to people across Wisconsin. Yet bills addressing these and other top priorities were routinely blocked by Republican legislative leaders during the 2023-2024 legislative session.
Van Orden campaign: Releases statement on Tim Walz being named as VP
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Tuesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement in response to Kamala Harris naming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. “Tim Walz is the perfect representation of the Democrat Party today. Overseeing Minnesota’s
Evers campaign: Statement on Vice President Harris selecting Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: “Vice President Kamala Harris picked a good one in my colleague and good friend across
Lyerly campaign: Whitmer’s Fight Like Hell PAC endorses Dr. Kristin Lyerly in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
Green Bay, WI – Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received an endorsement from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Fight Like Hell PAC. “We need leaders in Congress who will do whatever it takes to get
Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to Tim Walz as Democratic VP pick
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the Democratic presidential ticket. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life stated, “A Harris-Walz administration would leave preborn children without
Dept. of Health Services: Expanded care choices coming to members in nine Wisconsin Counties in 2025
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Baldwin campaign: Statement on Vice President Harris choosing Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin released the following statement: “I had the honor of serving with Tim Walz in the House of Representatives. As a veteran, a teacher, and a true public servant he will make a great Vice President.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted
Piwowarczyk campaign: Village of Sussex trustee Stacy Riedel endorses Jim Piwowarczyk for Assembly, citing his fiscal conservatism
Town of Erin – Village of Sussex Trustee Stacy Riedel, a conservative leader in the Waukesha County Community, has endorsed Jim Piwowarczyk for the 98th Assembly District seat, citing his fiscal conservativism and “conservative common sense values.” “I support Jim’s stance
WisDems: Welcome Gov. Tim Walz to the ticket
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: “With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Wisconsin Democrats could not ask for a stronger