Rep. Conley: Gov. Evers’ special session to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers called the Wisconsin State Legislature to meet in a special session to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Rep. Sue Conley (D-Janesville) released the following statement in response: “We recently learned of the leaked draft
Operation Sunlight: Taxpayers threatened for criticizing public “servant” malfeasance in Washoe County
Washoe County – June 20th, 2022 – As The United States tumbles headlong into a recession, Washoe County Commissioners are attempting to siphon taxpayer funds into their own personal legal and PR slush fund to use against anyone criticizing them.
Godlewski campaign: Wide Open: New Marquette University Law Poll shows primary race Godlewski’s for the taking
MADISON – Today, a new independent public poll commissioned by Marquette University Law School showed that the Wisconsin Primary Senate race remains wide open as 36% of voters remain undecided. Meanwhile, Godlewski leads Ron Johnson in a head-to-head match-up at 45%
Johnson campaign: ICYMI: Democrats distract from policy failures
OSHKOSH – In an article published in the Daily Wire previewing the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race, Ron Johnson highlighted Joe Biden and the Democrats’ policy failures that have led to rising crime, a humanitarian and security crisis at the border,
Rep. McGuire: Statement on special session to secure reproductive rights
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats gathered in the State Capitol, ready to answer Gov. Evers’ call for a special session to secure reproductive rights. In recent weeks, a draft copy of the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision made it
Rep. Subeck: Statement on Republican refusal to vote on abortion ban repeal
MADISON – Today, Republican leadership bypassed a vote on repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban by gaveling out a special session called by Governor Evers without taking any action. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The people of
Rep. Rodriguez: Statement on Governor’s special session
MADISON — Following Republican refusal to even discuss repealing an 1849 law criminalizing abortion—even in cases of rape and incest—Representative Sara Rodriguez (DBrookfield) issued the following statement: “As a nurse and as someone who volunteered with Planned Parenthood while
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council: Wisconsin Laborers’ Apprenticeship and training fund welcomes Saul Castillo as Director of Outreach and Equity
DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ Apprenticeship and Training Fund has hired Saul Castillo as their new Director of Outreach and Equity. In this role, Mr. Castillo will work to create structured programs and pathways to the Construction Craft Laborer registered
Sen. Carpenter: The do-nothing Republican legislature
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the Special Session to Protect Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access: “Republicans once again failed to show up for work today during the Special Session, ignoring the wishes of a majority
Rep. Shankland: Statement on special session on reproductive rights
MADISON- Today at noon, the Wisconsin Legislature was due to meet in a special session on the order of Governor Tony Evers to discuss legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. At the time of this release, the majority
Lasry campaign: New Marquette poll shows Primary election statistically tied
Milwaukee – Today, the Marquette University Law School released a new poll showing the Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate is still in a statistical dead heat. Since last fall, Alex Lasry has continued to gain in the polls, positioning the election
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School poll survey of Wisconsin finds close races in Senate and governor primaries and in November final elections, with enthusiasm for voting gap favoring Republicans
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin finds close races shaping up in both Republican and Democratic gubernatorial and U.S. Senate primaries in August, as well as in the November U.S. Senate race. The poll also
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans refuse to repeal pre-Civil War era abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican-led State Senate gaveled in and out of the special session called by Governor Evers to repeal the pre-Civil War law criminalizing almost all abortion procedures in Wisconsin. In other words, it took Republicans only 15 seconds to choose to
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: City of Madison and partners announce plans for program to cut carbon emissions in commercial buildings
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Alder Syed Abbas, and Alder Tag Evers were joined by community leaders from 350 Wisconsin, Elevate Energy, and others to announce plans to develop a new Building Energy Savings program. The program aims to help commercial building
Barnes campaign: BREAKING: Mandela Barnes leads U.S. Sen. Johnson in marquette poll
As you digest today’s Marquette poll, here are a few thoughts from me: It’s official: Mandela Barnes has the best chance of anyone in this Senate primary to defeat Ron Johnson. In a general election match up, Mandela beats Ron Johnson
Sen. Bewley: Senate Republicans refuse to protect Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedom
Madison, WI – Today, the Republican-controlled Senate quickly gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ special session to protect reproductive health care. After the session, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason) released the following statement: “No matter how the question has
American Bridge: Timeline, U.S. Sen. Johnson’s efforts to overturn election
As Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson defends his role in the fake elector scheme to block Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and throw the election to Trump, we’re revisiting Johnson’s actions in the days leading up to Jan. 6. Timeline—Ron Johnson
Sen. Kapenga: Statement concerning abortion law special session
[Madison, WI] — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement concerning Governor Evers’ call for a Special Legislative Session to address Wisconsin abortion law. “The United States Supreme Court has yet to issue their opinion, yet the Governor called
A Better Wisconsin Together: Gavel in, gavel out, legislative Republicans’ silence on repealing abortion ban is deafening
MADISON, Wis. — Today, our state’s elected Republicans had an opportunity to put Wisconsin families first and act on Governor Tony Evers’ call to protect what a majority of constituents support – our right to abortion care and the freedom to
Dept. of Workforce Development: May local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for May 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally