UW Health: Safe driving urged during a Labor Day weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The emergency room is no place to spend the final holiday weekend of the summer. Millions of people will be traveling on Labor Day weekend by car across the United States, according to a recent survey by
NRSC: New Ad, Mandela Barnes is a dangerous Democrat
Washington, D.C. – Today, the NRSC launched a new ad in Wisconsin titled ‘Waukesha.’ This ad shows what happens when criminals are released onto the streets. Wisconsin’s Senate Democrat nominee Mandela Barnes wants to end cash bail completely. He wrote
WisDems: Tim Michels stands by radical beliefs, threatens violence against media
MADISON, Wis. — Following the Journal Sentinel’s report of donations from Tim Michels’ family foundation to extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups, the candidate for governor has taken a cue from the disgraced former President by threatening violence against the media
Dept. of Health Services: Two animals test positive for West Nile Virus
State Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding people to protect themselves from mosquito bites now that two animals in the state have tested positive for West Nile
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for Fall 2022
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall 2022 sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed due to spring survey results and concerns over the long-term viability of the sharp-tailed grouse population. Permits and applications will
Toney campaign: Josh Kaul is a hypocrite on election fraud
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today, released the following statement: “Election fraud must be prosecuted, but Josh Kaul attacked me for prosecuting and convicting individuals that
Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Pope touts Gov. Evers’ $90 million investment in K-12 schools
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic radio address. As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it’s easy, and comforting, to return to familiar routines. It’s also easy to lose sight of just how
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Testin says Republican initiatives help with labor shortages
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/220901GOPAddress.mp3 Help wanted – it’s a sign you can see in shop windows across the state. Unfortunately, little help is coming from Governor Evers or his administration Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. This session, I authored
School Choice Wisconsin Action: Poll: broad support for school choice programs
Polling released today by SCWA shows likely Wisconsin voters favor Wisconsin’s school choice programs by a 51-23 margin. The poll also shows that Tim Michels and Tony Evers are in a head-to-head race in the Governors election. The poll of
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Response to DOJ election related charges
MADISON, Wis. – Decisions by law enforcement officials are completely independent of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which has no role in filing criminal charges. That being the case, it would be inappropriate for the Commission to comment further at this
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity releases final report
MADISON, Wis. — The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity announced the release of the commission’s final report prepared at the request of Gov. Tony Evers. The report includes 24 recommendations to address the needs and challenges of Wisconsin’s veterans and their
League of Women Voters of WI: Launches voter education tool VOTE411 for general election
MADISON, WI – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the General Election on November 8. This one-stop shop for statewide election information provides simple tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process.
Evers campaign: ICYMI: Gov. Evers tours Mid-State Tech College; highlights job-filling investments
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers toured Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids yesterday and spoke with faculty, staff, and students on the work they are doing to fill jobs and train the next generation
Waukesha County Exec Farrow: Waukesha County 2023-2027 Capital Projects Plan invests in safe roads, parks, and facilities
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Today, County Executive Paul Farrow submitted Waukesha County’s 2023 – 2027 Capital Projects Plan to the County Board of Supervisors. The Board is anticipated to vote on it during their Tuesday, October 25th board meeting. The Capital Projects Plan includes funding for
WisDOJ: Union Grove Man Charged with Election Fraud
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Harry E. Wait, 68, of Union Grove, Wis., has been charged with two counts of Election Fraud and two counts of Unauthorized Use of an Individual’s Personal Identifying
WMC: State and local chambers celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin on Thursday. Throughout September, WMC will work with local chambers to highlight the crucial role they play in
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Endorses U.S. Sen. Johnson for re-election
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors have endorsed Senator Ron Johnson for re-election to the United States Senate. “Sen. Johnson has been a steadfast supporter of Wisconsin agriculture,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau Vice President Dave Daniels. “He
WILL: Cautions WEC on implementation guidelines in response to ruling on ballot return assistance
The News: Federal Judge James Peterson ruled Wednesday that under the Voting Rights Act, disabled voters who require third-party assistance with returning their absentee ballots to a municipal clerk “must be permitted that assistance.” WILL is requesting that WEC adopt a new rule implementing
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff unveils plan to cut costs, repair supply chains, and bring manufacturing back to Wisconsin
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff unveiled his plan to cut costs and repair our broken supply chains by bringing manufacturing back to Wisconsin. “Working Wisconsinites want an end to high costs, and this
WisDOT: Public comment period open for WisDOT 2022 ADA Transition Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the