U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cruz, colleagues in letter demanding answers from FDA panel on COVID vaccines for babies and toddlers
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and 18 of their colleagues in a letter calling for answers from the Food and Drug
The White House: President Biden announces key nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Doug McKalip, Nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative Kenneth Merten, Nominee for Ambassador
State Representatives Lisa Subeck, Deb Andraca and Kristina Shelton: Endorse Anna Halverson for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 80
Wisconsin State Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) are endorsing Anna Halverson to be the next Representative from District 80. “At this critical time for our state, we need the passion, experience,
WisDOT: Calls for commitment to safe driving as deadly crashes rise in Wisconsin
Wisconsin and states across the country are seeing a rise in deadly traffic crashes and risky driving behaviors. As the summer travel season begins, the state is bracing for one of the most dangerous times on our roads. The 100
Second Harvest Foodbank: Jones Dairy Farm donates truckload of food to Second Harvest Foodbank
MADISON, Wis., June 8, 2022 – On Wednesday, June 8, a semi-trailer full of food from Jones Dairy Farm, a seventh-generation family-owned business based in Fort Atkinson, arrived at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The donated food included brown rice,
Sarah for Wisconsin: NOW PAC backs Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced that the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) had pledged their support in her campaign to bring a working mom’s voice to the Senate. “It is clear
Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to Governor Evers’ special session demand
Madison, WI – Today Governor Tony Evers used his authority as governor to call the state legislature into special session to consider repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 law that criminalizes most abortions in the state. Julaine Appling, President of Wisconsin Family Action, issued
Protect Our Care: Women’s health care in crisis as Republicans leverage attacks on basic rights
WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report outlining urgent measures to improve women’s health care access as the nation faces a crisis for abortion rights. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are
WisDems: ICYMI: Republican Tim Michels asks for money for his Governor’s bid after promising he wouldn’t
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels is learning the hard way how challenging it is to run a campaign for governor. While he has said that he won’t ask people for money and that he would not “owe anyone anything,” he quickly changed
Gov. Evers: Calls special session to repeal 173-year old criminal abortion ban
MILWAUKEE, Wis — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to take up legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s 173-year old criminal abortion ban. The Supreme Court is positioning itself to overturn
WHEDA: Raechelle Belli joins WHEDA as Public Affairs Program Manager
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Raechelle Belli has joined its marketing and communications team as public affairs program manager. In this role, Belli will utilize her public relations and marketing experience to serve as
Wisconsin DOA: Homeownership Month proclamation highlights ongoing support for Wisconsin homeowners
Madison, Wis. – Governor Evers has proclaimed June National Homeownership Month, calling attention to existing barriers to homeownership for Wisconsin families. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), are sharing information about
U.S. Senator Baldwin: Supports legislation to expand affordable over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting the introduction of the Affordability is Access Act (AAA) to ensure that people across the country can access and afford over-the-counter birth control options and plan their own reproductive lives, on their
Wisconsin DNR: New PFAS fish consumption advisory issued for Angelo Pond
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike from Angelo Pond in Monroe County based on fish
Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Governor Evers’ special session call
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Madison… Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ special session call on Wisconsin abortion regulations: “Governor Evers and modern Democrats hold an extreme and abhorrent view on the
Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal
ICYMI: With gas prices at record highs, Rebecca Kleefisch stands with Wisconsin families at the gas pump
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch is standing with Wisconsin families calling out Democrats for their failures leading to record high gas prices. An article in the Racine Journal Times featured a video on Rebecca’s Twitter
UW-Eau Claire: Eau Claire’s Juneteenth celebration moves to new location
Senator Larson: Calls on GOP to listen to constituents, protect abortion care in WI
Milwaukee, WI – “Abortion is healthcare. As such, it is our duty as elected officials to ensure that those who seek an abortion are able to do so safely, affordably, and legally. For nearly 50 years, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed,