Business for Democracy: Small businesses support dropping talk of impeaching justice
Today Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated that it was “super unlikely” that the Assembly would pursue impeachment of Justice Jane Protasiewicz over her participation in the Courts ruling on the need to redraw state election maps. Below is a
Rep. Neubauer: Appoints Rep. Baldeh to WEDC board of directors
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The appointment will begin on January 3rd, 2024. Representative Neubauer released the following
Rep. Baldeh: Statement on appointment to WEDC board of directors
MADISON – Earlier today, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine). In response, Representative Baldeh released the following statement: “It is truly
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war: “Hamas’s October 7th terrorist massacre has led to unbearable suffering in Israel, Gaza, and around the world. As I have said before, I support Israel’s right to defend
Wisconsin REALTORS Association: REPORT: Home price appreciation remains robust even as sales decline moderately
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Prairie Du Sac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Prairie du Sac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: RECAP: DLCC won big in 2023, is ready to pivot to 2024
WASHINGTON — As 2023 comes to a close, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee won big throughout the year. From hard-fought election wins to safeguarding reproductive rights to breakout moments for state legislators, one could argue that the DLCC is the campaign
Protect Our Care: Lt. Governor Rodriguez, health advocates discuss expanded savings for Wisconsinites in Green Bay during open enrollment
GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Covering Wisconsin Navigator Regional Lead Tony Lee and local health care advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period that began on
Cabrera campaign: Congresswoman Moore endorses Marisabel Cabrera for judge
Milwaukee, WI — U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins a growing list of supporters endorsing Marisabel Cabrera’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Representative Cabrera released the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Moore is a trailblazer who has galvanized and empowered
Gov Evers: Evers, first lady host virtual tour of 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour for Wisconsinites of the 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help making the Residence festive this holiday
Supreme Court: Dane County Judiciary appoints new clerk of circuit court
Madison, Wis — The Dane County Judiciary has today appointed Jeff Okazaki to serve as Clerk of Circuit Court, effective January 29, 2024. Okazaki is currently the Information Technology Specialist for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. He
Protect Our Care: BREAKING: More than 15 million Americans have signed up for ACA coverage, breaking all records
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, and millions more are expected to enroll in coverage
Protect Our Care: On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me…
On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: record numbers enrolled. The Biden administration announced that as of December 15, 2023, a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act
Sheboygan County DA: Statement
On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: CECC co-chairs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials following bounties
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Chris
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces package of bills to lower healthcare costs for Wisconsinites
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced a package of bills to lower healthcare costs for Wisconsinites and ensure everyone has access to quality care that best fits their needs. The package includes three common-sense bills that would bring transparency to
Gifford Law Center: Wisconsin earns a C for gun safety laws
Washington DC — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects that states with stronger gun laws have
State Bar of Wisconsin Statement on Lawsuit
The following statement comes from Larry J. Martin, executive director, State Bar of Wisconsin. “The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program is designed to assist first-year law students who attend the University of Wisconsin or Marquette University law schools
Gov. Evers: Announces $6.7 billion positive GAAP balance in state’s general fund for fiscal year 2022-23
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced for the fourth consecutive year that the state’s General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Released today, the state’s Annual
WisDems: ABC News on the impending “Messy” “Civil War” GOP Senate Primary in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from ABC News today detailed how Wisconsin Republicans are gearing up for their coming “Civil War” primary between two megamillionaires–Eric Hovde and Scott Mayer. The two ultra-wealthy politicians are preparing to spend upwards of $30 million, with millions more