American Bridge 21st Century: U.S. Senate Republicans again block abortion rights bill
In U.S. Senate races across the country, Republicans are far-out-of-step with voters on abortion and reproductive health care, pushing for hardline abortion bans, including at the federal level With the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees poised to strike down Roe v.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Sen. Johnson votes to turn back the clock on Wisconsin women’s rights
Johnson’s vote to block the Women’s Health Protection Act denies Wisconsin women their constitutional right to access abortion care “Limits on our ability to make decisions about our own reproductive health isn’t just going to be ‘a little messy for
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin U.S. attorneys recognize National Police Week
MADISON, WIS. – In honor of National Police Week, Richard G. Frohling and Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Leads letter to DOJ demanding an investigation into violence against pro-life organizations
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) was joined by his colleagues Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to protect health care professionals from workplace violence
Legislation creates standards requiring health care and social service employers to implement workplace violence prevention plan and protect employees from violent incidents WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation celebrates National Nurses Week, U.S. Senator Baldwin, a member of the Senate
Waukesha County: Sign up now for the “Waukesha Local Government Academy”
Do you live in the City of Waukesha? Are you interested in participating in a hands-on program to learn more about your city government and civic engagement opportunities? If you answered “yes” to both questions, consider applying for the Waukesha
PHMDC: Wisconsin groups applaud national partner statement celebrating FDA’s announcement to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Today, local and state health groups weighed in on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Several dozen national organizations signed onto an advertisement featured in the Washington Post, New York
Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District: Interceptor rehabilitation project taking shape
(Kaukauna, Wis.) – An interceptor rehabilitation project by the Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District (HOVMSD) is starting to take shape, which is good news for area residents. With a goal of receiving bids for the project late this year, HOVMSD continues
DNC: Dems blast GOP’s ultra MAGA anti-choice agenda
This week, Democratic state parties across the country held press events as part of a press day of action highlighting what’s at stake this November as Republicans continue pushing their radical, anti-choice agenda. These events came a week after reports
PLACE: Play Make Learn announces Jesse Schell and Cassidy Puckett as the 2022 Play Make
SAS: Milwaukee County team identifies inequity in local policies with SAS tech
Johnson campaign: Sen. Johnson and NRSC release ad on stopping the radical Democrats’ crime wave
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) jointly released a new ad on Wednesday on the increase in violence and crime ensuing from the radical Democrats’ agenda. The ad is part of a
Barkow campaign: Outlines plans to increase agency transparency
Milwaukee (May 11, 2022) – Brian Barkow, Democratic candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, today outlined key aspects of his strategy to increase agency transparency. Barkow’s strategies would, for the first time in Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office history, formally establish independent accountability
Ball campaign: Former acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt endorses Denita Ball
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of her predecessor, former acting Milwaukee County Sheriff, Dr. Richard Schmidt. “I worked with Dr. Ball during
Dept. of Natural Resources: Spring into nature with World Migratory Bird Day at Kohler-Andrae State Park
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Migratory Birds With Two Days Of Family-Friendly Activities Almost 700 World Migratory Bird Day events are hosted around the world each year. / Photo Credit: iStock/fstop123 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to
WisDems: Rebecca Kleefisch helps wealthy corporations over Wisconsin’s small businesses
MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch has a fraught history with Wisconsin’s economy — during her time in office, again and again the Walker-Kleefisch administration stuffed the pockets of the wealthy and big corporations, even though small businesses are the backbone Wisconsin’s economy. The administration
Jarchow campaign: Receives unanimous endorsement from Wisconsin Young Republicans
Statewide YR group backs Adam Jarchow in Wisconsin AG’s race [Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Wisconsin Young Republicans announced that its Board of Directors, representing membership across the state, voted unanimously to endorse Adam Jarchow for Attorney General. The
Wisconsin Coalition for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Conservation groups urge voters to help save 400 wildlife species vanishing from WI
MADISON – With 36% of Wisconsin turtle species and 24% of bird species declining and in trouble, leading conservation organizations are calling for a May Congressional vote on a bipartisan bill that would bring $18 million a year to Wisconsin
International Women’s Day Coalition: Responds to Planned Parenthood’s call to action
Milwaukee, WI – In response to Planned Parenthood’s call for a national day of action on May 14th to defend abortion rights, the partner organizations of Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition are hosting a rally and march at 4 PM,
Wisconsin Historical Society: Black Point Estate and Gardens opens for the season
Lake Geneva, WI – Black Point Estate and Gardens, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums, is now open to visitors for the spring and summer season. The site will be open on weekends from 10:30 a.m.