WMC: To President Biden: Energy costs & reliability threatening manufacturing industry
MADISON – Warning that the vitality and global competitiveness of Wisconsin and U.S. manufacturing is threatened, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – urged President Joe Biden to adopt policies that will lower the
Michels campaign: Calls on Gov. Evers to raise threat level, assure citizens he’s ready to deter acts of domestic terror
West Allis, WI – Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and political outsider Tim Michels issued a statement calling on Gov. Tony Evers to take the following actions: “I’m calling on the Governor to be ready for any impending acts of mass civil disobedience
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: City launches guaranteed income research program to support low-income families
Applications opened today for the Madison Forward Fund: a guaranteed income pilot that will give 155 families in Madison $500 per month for one year. The program is a collaboration between the City of Madison and Mayors for a Guaranteed
Dept. of Health Services: Recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone age 6 months and older
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 6 months through 5 years should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Children within this age group can begin receiving their COVID-19
Gov. Evers: Announces $19.5 million to support long-term solutions to state’s workforce challenges in 22 counties through Workforce Innovation Grant program
STEVENS POINT — Gov. Tony Evers today is announcing up to $19.5 million in grants through the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to Lakeshore Technical College, the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Northwood Technical College
Jarchow campaign: Applauds Supreme Court ruling on school choice
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a Maine education program that unconstitutionally discriminated against religious schools. Because some rural school districts in Maine do not have secondary education, the state gave these
NRSC: TBT: Mandela Barnes walks out on interview after being asked about failing to pay his taxes
Washington, D.C. – It’s Turnback Tuesday. Three years ago, Mandela Barnes stormed out of an interview after being asked about his unpaid property taxes. We all know that Wisconsin Democrats are tax cheats, but we guess Barnes didn’t like being confronted about it. Statement
Evers Campaign: ICYMI: Gov. Evers signs an executive order on gas price gouging
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order prohibiting gas and diesel price gouging. Gov. Evers’ order will protect Wisconsinites from prices that would make it harder for them to fill up their vehicle. Gov. Evers again called on the federal
Barnes campaign: Ron Johnson must resign
MADISON — Today, the January 6th Committee revealed that Ron Johnson attempted to submit a slate of fake electors to former Vice President Pence on January 6th. In response, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement.
Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association: Don’t blame retailers for high gasoline prices!
Madison, WI (June 21, 2022) – Blaming gas station owners for high gas prices is ridiculous. Wisconsin’s retail motor fuels market is one the most competitive marketplaces in the country. Retailers are required by state law to post their prices
Nicholson campaign: Calls on Gov. Evers and Legislature to eliminate Wisconsin’s minimum markup on gasoline
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson, a Marine Corps combat veteran, political outsider, and a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, called on the Wisconsin state legislature and Governor Tony Evers to provide some relief at the pump to Wisconsin residents by repealing
Van Someren campaign: Releases public safety plan
PEWAUKEE–Congressional candidate Mike Van Someren (WI-5) released a Public Safety Plan today as polls suggest violent crime is again reaching the top of lists of voter concerns in advance of the 2022 fall election. “I’m a family man, and
County Executive Parisi, Alliant Energy & SunVest Solar: Kick off construction of solar farm to make Dane County 100% renewable
Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Alliant Energy and SunVest Solar executives to kick off the construction of a 90-acre solar project on county-owned land in the Town of Cottage Grove. Known as the Yahara Solar Project, construction of this
Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc.: The Discover Whitewater series supports UW-Whitewater students by providing discounted race entries
WHITEWATER–June 21, 2022– the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is thrilled to announce that it will be offering 25% off discounted race entries to all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) students. The DWS 10th
Olikara campaign: U.S. Senate candidate Steven Olikara has a solution for gun violence
New Berlin – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara commits to building diverse coalitions to address the most difficult issues and holds Higher Ground Town Hall on Gun Violence. “We hope to highlight the importance of open and inclusive conversations about gun violence
Protect Our Care: New Video: Women’s health care is facing a national crisis
WISCONSIN —Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new video explaining how Republicans have waged a war against women’s health care. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are expected to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade
Kleefisch campaign: Calls out Evers’ executive order on gas prices
[Waukesha, Wis.] — Candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement Tuesday after Gov. Tony Evers announced his election-year executive order attempting to hide his true record on gas prices: “Tony Evers’ disingenuous executive order is nothing more
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Stay cool, hydrated & connected: heat advisory issued in Dane County
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105° on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 7pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health
Dept. of Public Instruction: Will hold public hearing on proposed rule related to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent rule relating to educator preparation programs and licensing revisions.
Sen. Agard: Applauds Gov. Evers’ executive order to ban price gouging of gas and diesel
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Wisconsin is one of many states facing significant price increases in gas and diesel due to higher oil demand, limited global supply,