U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Lee, colleagues in resolution recognizing pregnancy resource centers
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and 18 of their Republican colleagues in a resolution designating the week of November 7th as “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Pregnancy Resource Centers are a vital resource
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI – National power ranking says Rep. Kind’s seat most likely to flip
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The National Journal this week ranked Wisconsin’s 3rd District as the most likely House of Representatives race to flip this year, a critical race in a year where Republicans need just 5 seats to take back control
WILL: Urges Milwaukee to allocate ARPA funds to education, infrastructure, and public safety
The News: The City of Milwaukee has a historic opportunity to prioritize the allocation of hundreds of millions of federal COVID-relief funds, and it is worth investigating the city’s current and potential plans for the funds. The current leadership in
Dept. of Administration: Gov. Evers seeking nominations for Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking nominations for the 39th annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award, recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in the Wisconsin state government. “The Virginia Hart Award has always emphasized celebrating women in
Godlewski campaign: Statement on suspending U.S. Senate campaign
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign and endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes’ campaign for Senate. Later this morning, Godlewski and Barnes will appear together at a child care center outside of Madison. Statement from State
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds Wisconsinites to wear life jackets while on the water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to put safety first by boating sober and wearing a life jacket while on the water. Nearly 80% of fatal boating incidents involve drowning. Drowning can happen
WisGOP: Tony Evers – Expanding government that doesn’t work
[Madison, WI] – It’s no secret that Tony Evers wants to increase the size of state government. Over the past three years, Evers has proposed government-run health care, “equity officers” at state agencies, fossil fuel penalties, and $1 billion in tax hikes to pay for it
Fox Cities Marathon: Opens volunteer registration; prices increase Aug. 1
APPLETON, Wis. (July 29, 2022) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction announces that volunteer registration is now open and registration prices for all events will increase on Aug. 1! The Fox Cities Marathon is in need of
Barnes campaign: Statement on State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s endorsement
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, responded to State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Mandela. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, made the following statement: “I am honored to
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court–Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale L. English’s resignation, effective Dec. 1, 2022. The
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court–Branch 7. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maria S. Lazar’s election to the Court of Appeals, District II. The new
Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care: Rep. Donna Rozar receives WiAHC’s Champion of Home Health Care Legislative Award
Kimberly, WI – The Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) was thrilled to present Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) with the organization’s 2022 Champion of Home Health Care legislative award for her leadership on policies to advance home health care in Wisconsin and
NextGen America: Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act
In response to the Senate agreeing on a climate bill investing $369 billion into energy and climate change programs, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “When young people turned out in record numbers last election cycle,
Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson statement on the future of roller skating at Red Arrow Park
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday afternoon, County Executive David Crowley vetoed legislation authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson which would have allocated $175,000 to help establish a summer roller skating program at Red Arrow Park. The County Board sustained the veto on a vote
Sen. Agard: Vos, Gableman hide public records, Wisconsinites foot the legal bills
Madison, WI — Today, Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn ruled that the Wisconsin State Assembly must cover the legal fees in a lawsuit claiming Michael Gableman broke the state’s open records laws in his ongoing review of the November 2020
Barnes campaign: Statement on State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s endorsement
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, responded to State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Mandela. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, made the following statement: “I am honored
U.S. Rep. Steil: Legislation Steil co-introduces to increase CHIP manufacturing passes the House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following passage of legislation co-introduced with Reps. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), to allow semiconductor manufacturing to be permitted under the FAST Act to increase production of
Milwaukee County Board: Community to help paint huge Bronzeville wood letters for Bronzeville Week art project
MILWAUKEE – The towering wood letters that spell out BRONZEVILLE are in place along W. North Ave. (near N. 5th St.), and the public will again get a chance to decorate them during the Sunday, August 7 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival (from 11 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on H.R. 1808
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on H.R. 1808: “I’ve supported commonsense measures and reasonable gun safety legislation that also respects Second Amendment rights, like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law earlier this
Godlewski campaign: Statement on U.S. Senate race
“Over a year ago, we launched this campaign to defeat Ron Johnson and return this Senate seat to the people of Wisconsin. I stepped up because, too often, Washington overlooks so many of the challenges working families face–from affordable childcare