Democratic Governors Association: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ campaign clarifies he’d allow doctors to be locked up for providing abortions
After Tim Michels tried yet again to hide his extreme stance on abortion, his campaign clarified yesterday that Michels would allow DAs to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban that would throw women and doctors behind bars. “The [district attorneys] should enforce all
DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village Of Winneconne Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Winneconne is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the upgrades of
Dept. of Health Services: State agencies launch Real Talks campaign to prevent and reduce substance use
In response to rising rates of substance use across Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers, the Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have unveiled Real Talks Wisconsin, an effort to give residents the information they need to keep themselves,
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Court orders Mequon-Thiensville to turn over more email lists
In an oral ruling from the bench yesterday, Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge Steven M. Cain ordered the Mequon-Thiensville School District to turn over additional email distribution lists. The ruling follows a similar victory last year, which the district has appealed.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with
UW-Madison: WARF and UW mourn the death of Carl Gulbrandsen, former WARF managing director and a visionary champion for Wisconsin innovation
Carl Gulbrandsen, whose leadership and vision during his 16 years as managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) resulted in unprecedented technological innovation and a doubling of the foundation’s investment portfolio to $2.6 billion, died Oct. 17 after
Johnson campaign: Takes steps to ensure voter confidence in upcoming elections
OSHKOSH – Ron Johnson’s reelection campaign is taking steps to assure voters that the 2022 elections will be secure and run in accordance with all applicable laws. In partnership with the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) and the Republican National
U.S. Attorney O’Shea: US attorneys announce district election officers
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin’s United States Attorneys, Gregory J. Haanstad and Timothy M. O’Shea, announced today that four Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) will lead their offices’ efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November
Pfaff campaign: Announces Blue Dog PAC endorsement
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the Blue Dog PAC had endorsed his campaign for Congress. Committed to putting constituents over political parties, the Blue Dog Coalition supports commonsense, moderate candidates who
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes launches Win for Wisconsin bus tour
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the Win for Wisconsin bus tour, a tour focused on uplifting the Wisconsin workers and families that Ron Johnson has left behind. Over the course of 16 days, Mandela
St. Norbert College: St. Norbert College’s VAWA grant renewed for three more years
De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College was one of only two Wisconsin colleges and universities to be awarded a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant this year from the U.S. Department of Justice. St. Norbert received $269,921 this year, after
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: Van Orden hosts veterans in Sparta, kicks off 19 county tour
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Heading into the final 3 weeks leading up to Election Day, Republican Candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd District kicked off a 19 county tour on Tuesday night with hosting more than 40 veterans and their families
Wisconsin Historical Society: Oct. 23 event spotlights African American women in Prairie du Chien in the 1800s
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – This Sunday, Oct. 23, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Villa Louis Historic Site and the Wisconsin Historical Society Press cohost a special book launch with author and Prairie du Chien historian Mary Elise Antoine about the history of
DNR: Where can we practice shooting? DNR to host next hunting webinar Oct. 19
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the fourth of several educational hunting webinars today, Oct. 19 for anyone new to hunting or looking to learn more about hunting. The webinar series is in partnership with
Johnson campaign: Mandela Barnes question of the day
Why did you compare black conservatives to slaves?
The Lincoln Project: Tells Wisconsin voters Michels wants to return to the 19th century
October 19, 2022 – The Lincoln Project released a new ad warning voters how Tim Michels wants to send women back to pre-civil war 1849, where abortion is illegal and only white men could vote. A Michels governorship will see a radical
Gov. Evers: Appoints Hannah Schuchart as Oconto County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to serve as Oconto County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Edward D. Burke Jr.’s resignation. Schuchart will serve for the remainder of the
Common Cause WI: Wisconsin Elections Commission must be strengthened
In late August, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) unveiled and put forward a proposal to add up to eleven additional staff members and an increase of $1.34 million in additional state funding in order to meet the vastly increased workload
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: ACA navigators program boosted enrollment in underserved communities
MADISON, Wis. – Funding for the Affordable Care Act navigator program had a positive impact on enrollment, and the private health insurance industry likely would not pick up the slack if the program were cut, according to two recent research
Senate Majority PAC: SMP & End Citizens United launch new ad calling out Ron Johnson: “Officers”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Majority PAC (SMP) and End Citizens United (ECU) are launching a new seven-figure ad campaign in Wisconsin against Ron Johnson, titled “Officers.” The ad was first reported by NBC News. The new spot from SMP and ECU