WisGOP: Tony Evers – Expanding government that doesn’t work
[Madison, WI] – It’s no secret that Tony Evers wants to increase the size of state government. Over the past three years, Evers has proposed government-run health care, “equity officers” at state agencies, fossil fuel penalties, and $1 billion in tax hikes to pay for it
Fox Cities Marathon: Opens volunteer registration; prices increase Aug. 1
APPLETON, Wis. (July 29, 2022) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction announces that volunteer registration is now open and registration prices for all events will increase on Aug. 1! The Fox Cities Marathon is in need of
Barnes campaign: Statement on State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s endorsement
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, responded to State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Mandela. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, made the following statement: “I am honored to
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court–Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Dale L. English’s resignation, effective Dec. 1, 2022. The
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court–Branch 7. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maria S. Lazar’s election to the Court of Appeals, District II. The new
Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care: Rep. Donna Rozar receives WiAHC’s Champion of Home Health Care Legislative Award
Kimberly, WI – The Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) was thrilled to present Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) with the organization’s 2022 Champion of Home Health Care legislative award for her leadership on policies to advance home health care in Wisconsin and
NextGen America: Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act
In response to the Senate agreeing on a climate bill investing $369 billion into energy and climate change programs, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement: “When young people turned out in record numbers last election cycle,
Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson statement on the future of roller skating at Red Arrow Park
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday afternoon, County Executive David Crowley vetoed legislation authored by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson which would have allocated $175,000 to help establish a summer roller skating program at Red Arrow Park. The County Board sustained the veto on a vote
Sen. Agard: Vos, Gableman hide public records, Wisconsinites foot the legal bills
Madison, WI — Today, Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn ruled that the Wisconsin State Assembly must cover the legal fees in a lawsuit claiming Michael Gableman broke the state’s open records laws in his ongoing review of the November 2020
Barnes campaign: Statement on State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s endorsement
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, responded to State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski’s decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Mandela. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, made the following statement: “I am honored
U.S. Rep. Steil: Legislation Steil co-introduces to increase CHIP manufacturing passes the House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following passage of legislation co-introduced with Reps. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), and Deborah Ross (NC-02), to allow semiconductor manufacturing to be permitted under the FAST Act to increase production of
Milwaukee County Board: Community to help paint huge Bronzeville wood letters for Bronzeville Week art project
MILWAUKEE – The towering wood letters that spell out BRONZEVILLE are in place along W. North Ave. (near N. 5th St.), and the public will again get a chance to decorate them during the Sunday, August 7 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival (from 11 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on H.R. 1808
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on H.R. 1808: “I’ve supported commonsense measures and reasonable gun safety legislation that also respects Second Amendment rights, like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law earlier this
Godlewski campaign: Statement on U.S. Senate race
“Over a year ago, we launched this campaign to defeat Ron Johnson and return this Senate seat to the people of Wisconsin. I stepped up because, too often, Washington overlooks so many of the challenges working families face–from affordable childcare
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to pass assault weapons ban to protect our communities
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 which will prohibit the sale, transfer, and manufacture of semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. Additionally, this legislation includes provisions mandating safe storage of semiautomatic assault
WI AFL-CIO: Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate: “Mandela Barnes grew up in a proud union household. He understands the role unions play in building strong
Dept. of Health Services: Salmonella infections linked to shelled peas sold at Wisconsin farmers markets and farm stands
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and local health departments, is working to investigate cases of Salmonella infection associated with shelled peas sold at Wisconsin farmers markets. The investigation
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Feyen says bipartisanship is the norm, not the exception
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/220729GOPAddress.mp3 If you turn on the evening news you might assume that your elected leaders cannot agree on anything. While there are certain issues that leave us divided, there are far more that unite us. At the end of the
Weekly Dem radio address: Rep. Pope talks about water quality
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/220729DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Representative Sondy Pope with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Wisconsin is blessed in so many ways. Unlike other parts of the nation, we are blessed with abundant and clean water. With each passing day, it
Racine Mayor Mason: Statement from Mayor Mason on illegal request of his August primary ballot
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Mason released the following statement after learning that Mr. Harry Wait committed a felony by illegally requesting his absentee ballot be sent to Mr. Wait’s residence: “Mr. Wait has been unable to prove any consequential