DNC: Statement on Republicans’ national abortion ban
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison issued the following statement in response to Republican legislation to pass a national abortion ban: “If Republicans gain control, they will try to pass a national abortion ban, following extreme bans Republicans have implemented across the country
Accountable.US: Watchdog finds Wisconsin-based Fortune 100 company not fully committed to democracy
Washington, D.C — On the heels of President Biden’s national address on the growing threats to democracy which is now the top concern among Americans, nonpartisan government watchdog Accountable.US launched its major ‘American Democracy Scorecard’ project today – a living,
Van Orden campaign: Derrick Van Orden responds to tragic passing of Sheriff Ron Cramer
Derrick Van Orden released the following statement following his passing: Tonight, we grieve with Cheryl, the Cramer family, the people of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and the United States. Sheriff Ron Cramer served honorably for 47 years, working to keep Wisconsin
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Slams Biden’s celebration as inflation remains at near-record high
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the President and Congressional Democrats celebrated their radical tax-and-spending package hours after the Consumer Price Index remained above 8%, a near 40-year high. “It’s deeply ironic for the
SCOWIS: Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear cases in Waupaca Oct. 10
Madison, Wisconsin (Sept. 12, 2022) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Waupaca County Courthouse on the morning of Monday, Oct. 10, as part of the Court’s Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. Justice on
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff issues debate challenge to Derrick Van Orden
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff held a press conference outside the La Crosse County Courthouse to issue a formal debate challenge to his opponent, Derrick Van Orden. “Voters in this district need and
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sen. Johnson to CDC Director Walensky: You have failed to provide data on COVID-19 vaccine adverse events
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a follow-up letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regarding her “inadequate and unacceptable” response about CDC’s surveillance of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. Sen. Johnson
Racine Police Department: Fatal hit and run accident
On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at approximately 1904 hours, officers responded to the area ofPhillips Ave. and Washington Ave. for a report of someone that was hit by a vehicle. Officerslocated a 59 year old male laying in the 2000
U.S. Rep. Steil: Awarded for transparency in office
WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Management Foundation has announced Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) as winner of a Democracy Award, CMF’s award recognizing achievements and performance in congressional offices. Steil was selected for outstanding achievement for the category of Transparency and Accountability. The
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in introducing resolution honoring Queen Elizabeth II
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, joined U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe
Rep. Steffen: Legislation will guarantee absentee voting rights for voters with disabilities
Madison, WI – Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) has announced he will introduce legislationnext January to ensure the rights guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), VotingRights Act (VRA), and recent federal circuit court decisions are mirrored in Wisconsin state
NRSC: NEW WI AD// Mandela Barnes is a “defund police Democrat”
Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched a new ad in Wisconsin calling out Lt. Gov. and Senate Democrat nominee Mandela Barnes for being a ‘defund the police Democrat.’ The ad replays a clip from an interview where Barnes talks about
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Announces Working for Wisconsin Award winners
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced on Monday that 83 Wisconsin state legislators have received the Working for Wisconsin Award in recognition of their work during the most
Evers and Michels campaigns: Announce agreement to Wisconsin Broadcasters Association debate
MADISON, Wis. — Tony for Wisconsin Campaign Manager Cassi Fenili and Michels for Governor Campaign Manager Patrick McNulty released the following statement announcing both candidates have agreed to the October 14th debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association: “We are
Sen. Agard: Applauds agreement between UW Nurses and UW Health
MADISON – This morning, it was announced that UW Health nurses and UW Health management have approved an agreement intended to avert a strike that was scheduled to start Tuesday. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “After years
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Disability Voting Rights Week: Accessible voting equipment for everyone
MADISON–The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired have launched an educational campaign to promote accessible voting technology. Just in time for Disability Voting Rights Week (Sept. 12 to 16), LWVWI and
Planned Parenthood WI: Michels support of surveillance of women accessing health care at Planned Parenthood dangerous, disturbing
WISCONSIN – The recent news that Tim Michels has donated substantial funds to extreme special interest groups that advocate to ban access to abortion in all cases and birth control is a disturbing demonstration of the depths of Michel’s opposition to