Dept. of Natural Resources: Think smart before you start: Life jackets required for standup paddleboarders
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that standup paddleboarders in Wisconsin are required to have wearable life jackets of the appropriate sizes for each on board. Those age 12 and younger must wear their life
Opportunity Wisconsin: Critical tax relief Senator Johnson should actually support: Child tax credit
MADISON, Wis.—Today, on the one year anniversary of the first expanded Child Tax Credit payment, Opportunity Wisconsin released the third in a series of new videos highlighting how U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s ‘crowning achievement’ in the Trump tax law not only benefited his family’s business but also disproportionately
WILL: Department of Corrections ban on clergy visits ruled unconstitutional
The News: Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge William Hue issued a summary judgment decision that holds the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (WIDOC) violated state law and the state constitution when the agency barred Catholic clergy from ministering in-person to the spiritual needs of inmates under
Fox Cities Chamber: Welcomes new Director of Pulse Young Professionals Network
FOX CITIES, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announced that Jodie Federwitz has joined the organization as Director of Pulse Young Professionals Network. In her role, she is responsible for the creation and implementation of all Pulse
Rep. Neylon: Statement on Elections Commission’s absentee ballot emergency rule
Madison – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s recent ballot curing emergency rule: “WEC once again shows its lack of concern for Wisconsin law. By requiring clerks to perform ballot curing
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Health Services: Announce Wisconsin is ready to transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the state is ready for the July 16, 2022, transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The new calling code of 988 will allow
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Reminds processors to apply for Meat, Poultry, and Supply Chain Resiliency Grants, attend grant writing webinar on July 29
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin meat and poultry processors to apply for Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grants by August 19, 2022. Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of
U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, support our service members
Washington, DC – Last night, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This bipartisan legislation will strengthen our national security and support our service members and their families, the development of new technologies,
Nelson campaign: BREAKING – On eve of crucial Wis. Senate debate, grassroots populist Tom Nelson releases new ad highlighting a “Hole” different approach
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County executive and populist Wisconsin U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson on Friday released his third television ad, “Pulling for All Wisconsin,” putting electability front and center in the Senate race while highlighting Nelson’s small-town resume and
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands Biden, Harris, Mayorkas visit southern border after witnessing human deprivations caused by Democrat policies
MCALLEN, TX— On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) visited McAllen, Texas to witness first-hand the horrors of Joe Biden’s border crisis. As the former Chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Sen Johnson visited the border several
WisGOP: Statement on Republican National Convention
[Milwaukee, WI] – Today, the Republican National Committee’s site selection committee voted to recommend Milwaukee as the host city for the 2024 Republican National Convention – the culmination of months of hard work from the Milwaukee Host Committee, local elected officials, and
Toney campaign: Highlights best fundraising period of the entire calendar
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond Du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, released the following statement on the campaign’s best fundraising period to date: “I’ve visited 61 counties across Wisconsin and I am humbled by the
U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for the Women’s Health Protection Act
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act. This legislation would make the protections of Roe v. Wade the law of the land and ensure access to reproductive health care services for women regardless of where they live. “Since SCOTUS
Kleefisch campaign: Celebrates RNC recommendation of Milwaukee for 2024 Convention
[Waukesha, WI] – In response to Milwaukee being the recommended site of the Republican National Convention in 2024, GOP candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “Democrats abandoned Milwaukee in 2020, and when we get to showcase Wisconsin to the
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans in Congress vote against protecting reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. – Today, every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would restore Roe v. Wade as law, and the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, which would protect a person who travels to another state to get an abortion.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Baldwin joined a press conference at TDS Telecom in Wisconsin to highlight the upcoming launch of the new 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The 988 Lifeline is made possible by
Dept. of Natural Resources: We all play a part in reducing food waste
Household food waste is taking up more space in our landfills than ever before. This isn’t good, because it not only unnecessarily takes up space, it also contributes heavily to the production of methane, one of the main contributors to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting artwork entries for 2022 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that we are now accepting artwork entries encourages artists to submit their work for the 2023 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. The deadline
Bird Campaign: To host Flip the Seat fundraising event in newly redrawn 84th assembly district
HALES CORNERS—LuAnn Bird invites the public to a “Meet the Candidate” fundraising event on Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 pm at Open Flame Restaurant (5081 S 108th St, Greenfield, WI 53228). LuAnn is running as a Democrat in the evenly
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joined colleagues in urging Biden to declare a National and public health emergency on reproductive rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in urging President Biden and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to immediately declare national and public health emergencies over Americans’ access to reproductive care. “As President