Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians offer unity with them
UBET, WI—“The United States of America will never be unified by the Republican and Democratic parties,” said Jake VandenPlas, the Libertarian Congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th US House District. “If they could, they would have done it by now.” VandenPlas has
WisDems: Slam Tim Michels and Ron Johnson for aligning with Ron DeSantis’ self-serving radical politics
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Rep. Kristina Shelton, Social Security recipients Kim Javns and Karen Hayward, and Women’s Rights Green Bay activist Adrianna Pokela held a press conference in Green Bay, condemning Tim Michels and Ron Johnson for aligning themselves with Ron DeSantis,
Van Orden campaign: “We are done playing Professional Politician Pfaff’s games.”
Media Contact: Justin Giorgio jg@k2andcompany.com PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding debates: “I will be clear, this kerfuffle is another example of biased media coordinating with the Democratic Party. Our team reached out to media
WisGOP: ICYMI: Only 9 Wisconsin cops endorse Mandela Barnes
[Appleton, WI] – In case you missed it, Lt. Gov. Barnes announced a “series of law enforcement endorsements”: a whopping total of seven retired and two(!) active law enforcement officers out of the 13,400 law enforcement officers currently on the
WI Association of School Boards: Applauds proposal to invest in education
We commend the state superintendent for calling for the investment of state funds into our local public schools, and specifically into special education, student mental health and providing flexible, spendable dollars that can be directed at the local level by
Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Hebl
Hi, this is Rep. Gary Hebl with this week’s Democratic radio address. What do you think of when you hear the words Main Street? For many, it conjures an image of a tree-lined street with local stores where you might
Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI: Statement from Mike Murray, chief external strategy officer Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI
“On the heels of yesterday’s Marquette poll indicating overwhelming public opposition to the repeal of Roe, Senator Johnson is trying to modify his highly unpopular position on abortion. In June, Senator Johnson celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe and earlier suggested that individuals who don’t like living under Wisconsin’s criminal abortion
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Feyen says the “Gas Tax Holiday” is an election year gimmick
Recently, Governor Tony Evers signaled he might be supportive of temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax. Wisconsin currently imposes a gas tax of 30.9 cents per gallon of gasoline sold. In a desperate attempt to improve his support, the Governor
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Sends letter to Biden on impact of student loan cancellation on military recruitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today joined Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) and 19 other members of the House in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of
School Administrators Alliance: Statement on State Superintendent Underly’s 2023-25 budget request
MADISON — The School Administrators Alliance issued the following statement in response to State Superintendent Underly’s 2023-25 budget request: The School Administrators Alliance joins education advocates from across the state in applauding State Superintendent Underly’s commitment to robust investments in
Dept. of Administration: Visit highlights $8.5 million state investment for La Crosse businesses
La Crosse, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld joined representatives from Downtown Mainstreet, Inc., the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, and the city and county of La Crosse to tour downtown businesses and highlight state investments.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces legislation to combat the rise in violent crime
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by seven Republican colleagues, introduced the Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act to clarify and strengthen violent crime laws related to homicide, bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and other offenses. Specifically, the Combating Violent and Dangerous
Committee to Protect Health Care: Wisconsin docs urge Michels to stop supporting anti-abortion groups, abortion bans
MADISON, Wis. — Medical professionals across Wisconsin today released a letter calling on Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels to stop supporting extremist organizations that want to ban abortions and take away a woman’s freedom to make her own medical decisions.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Representative James honored with WMC’s Working for Wisconsin award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Jesse James with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. James was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session.
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Applauds unanimous vote to keep Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building in heart of the community
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today,members of the Committee on Finance voted unanimously to approve $32 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to develop a new Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building in the King Neighborhood and keep key
Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers including marijuana legalization in upcoming state budget
MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming biennial budget will once again include the legalization and taxation of marijuana for adult responsible usage. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced the first ever full legalization bill in Wisconsin in 2013.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senators Baldwin, Hoeven Call on FEMA to Distribute Funds to Inland States for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve the funding distribution from the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program for non-coastal states for climate-resilient
DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village Of New Glarus Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of New Glarus is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the
Sen. Stroebel: Answers needed in latest WEC controversy
Madison, WI – Earlier today, The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (“WILL”) filed a lawsuit in Waukesha County alleging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) illegally approved the use of a federal voter registration form that both fails to ask for all information required
Sen. Agard: It’s time for Wisconsin Republicans to honor MIA service members with state funding for recovery project
MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) echoed Senator Bob Wirch’s (D-Somers) call for Republicans to stop obstructing needed funding for the MIA Project. Since 2015, UW-Madison has run this program which assists with the recovery of remains of MIA