Christenson campaign: Milwaukee Mayor Johnson endorses George Christenson for Clerk of Court
MILWAUKEE—Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson today endorsed George Christenson in the race for Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. This is a critical position to address current challenges in the justice system, including a massive backlog in Milwaukee County courts. Mayor Johnson
Dept. of Natural Resources: Brookfield East High School student wins 2023 State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest winner. Salomone’s design features a
Evers campaign: Launches new TV ad; highlights record of doing what’s best for our kids
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers’ re-election campaign is launching its latest television ad of the 2022 cycle, focused on his commitment to improving public education in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers believes that what’s best for our kids is best
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DFI and DATCP host student loan debt relief workshop
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced they are hosting a free online student loan debt relief workshop on August 16. The workshop will help student loan borrowers
Van Orden campaign: Launches first ad of 2022: “Reform”
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Derrick Van Orden’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is launching it’s first TV ad of the race this week, highlighting Derrick’s background as a 26 year Navy veteran, and contrasting his experience with that
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in five counties
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, August 2 I-94 –
Wisconsin voters: August 9 primary— iVoterGuide.com provides ratings and in-depth analysis of candidates
MADISON, Wis. — State primaries and local races around the nation are especially significant this election year, and iVoterGuide.com is helping to ensure that voters everywhere are informed before they head to the polls. “Regardless of how they cast their votes, Americans want
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The legislation would make big corporations and wealthy hedge funds pay a fairer share of taxes; cut the deficit; lower the cost of prescription drugs
Wisconsin BBB: Get ready to go back to school
Milwaukee, Wis. – Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a
WisDems: ICYMI – Ron Johnson calls for turning Social Security, Medicare into discretionary spending programs
Madison, Wis. – A new report shows that Ron Johnson argued that the Social Security and Medicare programs should be changed to allow cuts and not guarantee the earned benefits that older Wisconsinites have earned after paying into the program for decades.
Edgewood College: New dining services partnership announced
Madison, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – After a search that involved students, faculty, and staff, Edgewood College has selected Sodexo as its new dining services partner. The new partnership launched July 1, 2022. “I am so excited that Sodexo has
WisDems: Slams Johnson over efforts to weaken Social Security and cut Medicare during “too extreme GOP” event
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Rep. Chris Sinicki, and Social Security recipient John Drew held a press conference in front of Ron Johnson’s office, calling him out for undermining vital programs like Social Security and Medicare. The event is
Barnes campaign: Statement on Ron Johnson’s attack of Social Security and Medicare
WATCH Mandela Barnes’ First Ad Against Against Ron Johnson “Enough” Here MADISON — Today, Ron Johnson attacked Social Security once again, saying “what we ought to be doing is we ought to turn [Social Security and Medicare] into discretionary spending.” Lt. Governor
Dept. of Justice: Richland County correctional officer arrested for sexual assault following Sheriff’s request for an investigation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) today announced that Timothy Buckley, age 31, was arrested in Richland Center, Wis. on August 2, 2022, for an expected charge of sexual assault with an individual
COWS: Releases new report on public money in soccer stadiums
Today, COWS released Playing with Public Money in Milwaukee: Data, Context, and Questions on Soccer Stadiums. This report offers an overview of research on the economic impact of sports arenas and information on recent public investments in soccer stadiums in five
WTA: Sen. Marklein receives Friend of Towns award
Senator Howard Marklein of the 17th Senate District was recently awarded the 2021-22 Friend of the Towns Award at the Juneau County Unit Meeting of the WTA for his efforts supporting town government. “Senator Marklein’s extraordinary leadership as Co-Chair of
WisDems: Statement on GOP gubernatorial town hall
MADISON, Wis. – The radical politics of the Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary were in full force at tonight’s town hall. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Regardless of which candidate emerges as the nominee, tonight’s town
WisDems: Tim Michels opposes gun safety measures to protect domestic violence victims
MADISON, Wis. – When asked about gun reforms he would consider if elected governor at tonight’s WISN Town Hall, Tim Michels opposed common sense gun safety measures to protect victims of domestic violence, saying that abusers shouldn’t have their weapons confiscated
Kleefisch campaign: Kleefisch proves she’s the conservative choice for Governor at WISN town hall
[Milwaukee, Wis.] — Rebecca Kleefisch showed why she’s the conservative choice for Wisconsin governor at the WISN gubernatorial primary town hall on Monday night. “Rebecca Kleefisch has the best handle on the issues facing real Wisconsinites because she is a
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes takes fight directly to Ron Johnson
MADISON — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, has wasted no time taking the fight directly to Sen. Ron Johnson. Yesterday, Mandela released his first ad holding Johnson accountable for his long record of out-sourcing jobs and refusing to stand up