Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Oconto County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Edward D. Burke Jr.’s resignation effective Sept. 1, 2022. The new district attorney
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Libertarians oppose student loan forgiveness ideas as “theft”
UBET, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), true to its principled opposition to theft by government through taxation, denounces President Joe Biden’s latest proposal to forgive student loan debts with the public’s treasury, as announced within the past week. To
WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities :Applauds U.S. District Court Western District ruling on ballot return assistance for people with disabilities
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is thrilled with today’s order from Chief U.S. District Judge James Peterson in Carey v. WEC. Judge Peterson confirms the federal rights of the four plaintiffs and all Wisconsin voters with disabilities
DATCP: Cedar Wedge issues voluntary class 1 recall of bacon
MADISON, Wis. – Cedar Wedge Farm in Bonduel, Wis., is issuing a voluntary recall of bacon produced for individuals and sold from its retail store. The recall includes the following: Smoked bacon, vacuum sealed in approximately 1-lb. packages. Product is
Thomas More Society: Green Bay accedes to voter lawsuit and will no longer use illegal ballot drop boxes
(August 31, 2022 – Green Bay, Wisconsin) Green Bay became the fourth Wisconsin city to back down in the face of voter lawsuits over the use of unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes in elections. A Brown County Circuit Court hearing was the
Serve Wisconsin: Announces $1.5 Million in AmeriCorps funding for Dane and Columbia counties
[Madison, WI] – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $13.1 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to support 31 programs and planning grants across the state. Included within those funds
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Response to Carey ruling
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Wednesday’s U.S. District Court ruling in Carey v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, the Wisconsin Elections Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6 to consider guidance in compliance with the court’s order.
Johnson campaign: Johnson exposes Barnes for unprecedented security costs
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign today launched an effort to bring more transparency to Lt. Gov. Barnes’ excessive and unprecedented use of taxpayer funded security. In the months from his inauguration in 2019 to just after he announced his
Sen. Taylor, Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day
MILWAUKEE – State Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Drug Overdose Awareness Day: “Today, on National Overdose Awareness Day, I am marching to celebrate legislative victories to address substance abuse
Loudenbeck campaign: Statement on WEC elections Inspector General program
Madison, WI- Republican Candidate for Secretary of State Amy Loudenbeck has issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Election Commission staff proposal to operate an Elections Inspector General program within the commission: “The fact the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is
Protect Our Care: Announces “Lower Costs, Better Care” nationwide bus tour with stops in Wisconsin to tell Americans that help is on the way thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
WISCONSIN – Protect Our Care will be hitting the road for its fourth nationwide bus tour, Lower Costs, Better Care: Help is on the Way, to celebrate The Inflation Reduction Act’s measures to drive down health care costs and to let
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Statement from Disability Rights Wisconsin on US District Court Western District ruling: Wisconsin election officials must follow federal law
Disability Rights Wisconsin welcomes today’s order from Chief US District Judge James Peterson in Carey v. WEC. Judge Peterson confirms the federal rights of the four plaintiffs and of all disabled Wisconsin voters to receive assistance in returning their absentee
WisDems: Ron Johnson can’t hide from his vote against veterans health care & threats to cut social security and medicare
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, at an American Legion event Ron Johnson attempted to explain away his record of voting against health care for veterans and threatening funding for Social Security and Medicare. Unfortunately for Senator Johnson his actions speak for themselves. “Wisconsin veterans are sick and
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement from Steven Webb, executive director, PPAWI on Tim Michels’ support for anti-abortion & anti-LGBTQ+ groups
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin understands how vital this upcoming general election is to the freedoms of Wisconsinites. Republican gubernatorial candidate, Tim Michels has a long history with the anti-abortion movement from supporting extreme policies like the 1849 criminal abortion
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting applications for trapping permits at Sandhill Wildlife Area through Sept. 10
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping opportunity at Sandhill Wildlife Area through Sept. 10. Successful applicants will be provided a high-quality trapping experience within the 9,150-acre experimental area near
WisGOP: RPW response to hit piece on Michels Family Foundation charitable giving
[Brookfield, WI] – Today the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Democratic Party of Wisconsin sent a clear message that charitable giving to religious organizations is no longer and accepted practice by elected leaders. It’s no surprise that the Journal Sentinel and
Reps. Spreitzer, Emerson, Subeck: Democratic Elections Committee members: Statement on federal ruling affirming voting rights
MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections released the following statement reacting to a ruling from U.S. District Judge James Peterson confirming the right of voters with disabilities to cast their ballot: “Today, Wisconsin