WisDems: FACT SHEET: Inflation Reduction Act lowers costs for Black Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to President Biden and Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act, Wisconsinites will soon be paying less for their health care and home energy costs. The IRA will benefit working families in every corner of Wisconsin and from every background,
Look Ahead America: Publishes follow up responses on double voters and felons
Washington, DC – Look Ahead America (LAA) has published replies from district attorneys in North Carolina and Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC), and the Georgia Secretary of State (SOS) Investigators all involving our inquiries about double voters in NC, WI,
ACLU Wisconsin: Releases report on immigration enforcement in Wisconsin, exposing the jail-to-deportation pipeline
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today released a report investigating the nature of immigration enforcement in Wisconsin, detailing how close collaboration between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is creating a jail-to-deportation pipeline in Wisconsin. The
Rep. Hesselbein: Applauds Biden’s student debt relief plan
MIDDLETON – State Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded the announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration of a three-part plan to provide student debt relief to working and middle-class Americans. “This is a game changer for Wisconsinites,” said Hesselbein who served on
SEIU Healthcare WI: Hundreds of UW Health nurses in Madison vote overwhelmingly to strike for quality patient care and recognition of their union
Madison, Wis. — On Aug. 24, hundreds of nurses at UW Health voted by 99% to strike for safe, quality patient care and recognition of their union. UW nurses have been struggling with a dangerous crisis of understaffing, turnover, cuts,
Protect Democracy, States United Democracy Center, Law Forward, Voting Rights Lab: Experts warn of threats to elections due to election subversion measures and disinformation at briefing
Washington, D.C.—Yesterday election and security experts held a press briefing to discuss election subversion, anti-democracy trends, and security risks caused by election disinformation, ahead of the 2022 midterms. Panelists at the briefing included Victoria Bassetti, Senior Counsel with States United
Sen. Agard: Remains in solidarity with UW Health nurses
MADISON – Yesterday evening the UW Health nurses voted to authorize a strike in response to the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority’s (UWHCA) continued rejection of recognition of the UW Health nurses’ union. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following
Michels campaign: Evers: MIA two years ago, Tony Evers turned down federal help for Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wisc. – Today marks the anniversary of day three of the violent riots in Kenosha, when Tony Evers played politics with public safety and turned down federal assistance, despite pleas from local elected officials. “When Kenosha desperately needed leadership, Tony Evers
Wisconsin Historical Society: Kids get in free at Old World Wisconsin this September
Eagle, WI – Old World Wisconsin was recently named the #1 Place to Take Kids in and Around the Milwaukee Area and is celebrating with free general admission for kids on weekends throughout the entire month of September! The hands-on, family-friendly attraction
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Appleton, Wis.
APPLETON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Appleton, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, August 12, 2022. At approximately
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Launches CHIPS.gov for CHIPS Program implementation
WASHINGTON – After the successful bipartisan passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and bill signing by President Joseph R. Biden, the Commerce Department announced Thursday the launch of the CHIPS.gov website. This new online resource, which includes implementation
USDA: Invests in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis., August 25, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced USDA is investing $92,462 in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural Wisconsin. “Today’s investments, and those that will be
Neubert campaign: Declines to force a recount
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on President Biden’s unfair student loan spending
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that his Administration will take Executive Action to force taxpayers to pay off $10,000 in student debt for borrowers earning $125,000 a year and $20,000 in
Dept. of Workforce Development: July local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for July 2022. In brief, the non-seasonally
WisDems: Ron Johnson whines that Wisconsinites know he’s an out of touch, self-serving multi-millionaire
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson took to right-wing radio to complain that Wisconsinites have taken notice of him using his power in DC to enrich himself and his wealthiest donors, all while voting against lowering health care costs, threatening to cut Social Security
Johnson campaign: “Stoking the flames”: New Johnson video puts Barnes’ Kenosha comments in the spotlight
OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign today released a video marking the two year anniversary of comments made by Lt. Gov. Barnes that were not only hasty and wrong, but that stoked the flames of tension in Kenosha. In the
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff hosts press conference with Congressman Pocan on Derrick Van Orden’s character
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to Prairie du Chien to host a press conference with Congressman Mark Pocan to discuss Derrick Van Orden’s character in light of his harassment of an
City of Madison: Focus on Energy recognizes City of Madison for energy efficiency excellence
The City of Madison is proud to be one of the state’s 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Recipients. During an Aug. 18, 2022, press conference at the City of Madison Fire Station 14, Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency
WisGOP: Then and now: Tony Evers’ words on Kenosha
[Kenosha, WI] – Two years ago, Tony Evers fanned the flames of violence in Kenosha – resulting in mass rioting, looting, and destruction to the community. Then and now, Tony Evers has inflamed tensions, vilified law enforcement, and refused to