DNC: Launches eight 4th of July billboards to remind Milwaukee that Trump disparages the city while Biden fights for Wisconsin
Hi all – As the RNC prepares to kick off the Republican convention later this month in the city their MAGA leader Donald Trump calls “horrible,” the DNC is launching a special 4th of July billboard campaign to remind the
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Special Partisan Primary is Tuesday, July 2
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee voters living State Senate District 4 will be voting for a new State Senator in a Special Partisan Primary Election tomorrow. The winner of Tuesday’s Special Partisan Primary will be on the ballot for the July 30
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Slams SCOTUS’s presidential immunity decision
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled that all U.S. presidents are immune to official acts: “The current Supreme Court has become a wing of the Republican Party, doing its
Gov. Evers: Celebrates America’s Dairyland throughout June Dairy Month
MADISON — Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well… Please log in to
Cooke campaign: Raises over $600,000 during second quarter of 2024
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke to Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District announced raising over $600,000 in the second quarter of 2024. This impressive quarter brings the campaign’s total raised to over $1,800,000 so far this
NRSC: Down-ballot Dems: DUCK AND COVER
Democrats are in chaos following Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate—as Biden refuses calls from top Democrats to drop out—and down-ballot Democrats are scrambling. Democrats like Jon Tester have spent years insisting Joe Biden is mentally competent despite clear evidence to the contrary. But now that
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Meleesa Johnson appointed to Sandhill Crane Study Committee
RHINELANDER — Meleesa Johnson, Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning in July 2024. This committee is one of five study committees for 2024. The scope of this study committee’s work begins: “The study
UW-Stout: Career connections: Greenheck Group recognized as UW-Stout’s Employer of the Year
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Spiros campaign: Former Majority Leader Scott Suder endorses John Spiros for 86th Assembly District
Marshfield, WI – State Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after former Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder endorsed his re-election campaign to the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “I am proud to have earned
WisDems: U.S. Rep. Moore calls out Eric Hovde’s comments that he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement responding to Eric Hovde’s comments on Juneteenth: “What Eric Hovde said on Juneteenth was abhorrent. If he thinks he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa and runs homeless shelters, he’s
Dept. of Transportation: Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, about 1.4 million people will travel on
Jimmy Anderson campaign: AFSCME endorses Jimmy Anderson
(MADISON) – The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. Founded in Madison in 1932, AFSCME has become a leading advocate for collective bargaining rights and the largest trade union
Biden campaign: New Biden-Harris ad: “When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Back Up.”
Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new ad titled “I Know,” featuring President Biden’s forceful remarks in North Carolina on Friday on the key difference in this election: between Donald Trump’s failed leadership and relentless lying and President Biden’s trademark
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice: Welcomes new executive director
The Board of Directors of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice (WFVJ) are delighted to announce the hiring of Matthew Kendziera as their new Executive Director, succeeding founding Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis. WFVJ Board President Reverend Larry Sexe said, “We
Dept. of Justice: Officer-involved shooting in Adams County, Wis.
TOWN OF BIG FLATS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Big Flats Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024.
UW-Madison: Wolves reintroduced to Isle Royale temporarily effect other carnivores, humans have influence as well
MADISON – In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in
Biden campaign: Gov. Wes Moore rallies Black Voters across Wisconsin
Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore wrapped up his tour across southeast Wisconsin engaging Black voters to reelect President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot. Governor Moore’s two-day tour included a Black men’s health roundtable and
Biden campaign: Gov. Wes Moore kicks off Wisconsin tour to rally Black voters for Biden-Harris
Yesterday, Biden-Harris National Advisory Board Member Governor Wes Moore kicked off a tour across Wisconsin to meet and talk with Black voters – participating in a Black men’s health roundtable in Madison with civic and business leaders and opening the
Gov. Evers: Statement regarding passing of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave
Governor authorizes Racine County to lower flags to half-staff in honor of County Executive Delagrave MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #233 authorizing Racine County to lower the flags of the United States and the state of
Rep. Nedweski: Membership named for study committee on future of UW System
Rep. Nedweski chairs effort to examine, evaluate, and make recommendations Members of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the UW System were finalized today by a vote of the Joint Legislative Council. Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie)