Jacobson Campaign: First State Senate candidate to reach approved ballot status
Mosinee, WI – On Tuesday, Brent Jacobson became the first State Senate candidate in Wisconsin to gain approved ballot status by the Wisconsin Elections Commission after hand delivering nomination signatures for approval on Monday. State Senate candidates are required to
UW-Health: Future of health: Cancer vaccines
MADISON, Wis. – When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. However, certain UW researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines. For Dr. Douglas McNeel, professor of medicine at the UW
Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to the acts of violence against the pro-life movement in Wisconsin
In the days following the Supreme Court draft opinion leak, the pro-life movement in Wisconsin and nationwide has grappled with a surge in violence, including an attack on Wisconsin Family Action, and ongoing threats targeted at the entire pro-life cause
WisGOP: Liberal hacks define “health care” for Tony Evers
[Madison, WI] – While Tony Evers tries to pass off social engineering and big government programs as “health care,” he’s angering actual health care workers to the point of resignation. Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes’
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cruz, colleagues in defending service members against coercive DoD vaccine policies
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 12 of their colleagues in introducing the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022. The legislation counters the Biden
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: We can’t allow what happened in Ukraine to happen in Taiwan
Today, Rep. Gallagher (R-WI) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business and America Reports on Fox News to discuss Biden’s inflation crisis and what is needed to defend Taiwan against the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party. Watch his interview
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Announces winners of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Ellie Maxwell from FJ Turner High School in Beloit was awarded first place in this year’s district-wide Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Issues new order suspending movement of domestic birds to live events
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has issued a new order prohibiting the movement of domestic birds to all live events, including shows, exhibitions and swap meets. The order comes as the state
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Statement on supplemental funding for Ukraine
Contact: Caroline Briscoe Phone number: (202) 897-6408 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement ahead of voting no on nearly $40 billion in additional U.S. funding for Ukraine. “The federal government cannot continue to shell out
U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for bipartisan legislation to provide additional support to Ukraine
Contact: Carter MacLeod Phone: 202-225-5506 Carter.MacLeod@mail.house.gov Washington, DC – Tonight, Rep. Ron Kind voted to provide additional emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people and defend global democracy in the wake of Putin’s unjust attack. “The United States is ironclad in our support
Rep. Vos, Sen. Wanggaard: Letter to Gov. Evers on withdrawal of National Guard
WisDems: Democratic Leader, OB-GYNs blast GOP’s extremist anti-abortion agenda, efforts to overturn Roe
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Wisconsin doctors discussed the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade and the dangerous impact of Ron Johnson and his Republican allies’ continued efforts to undermine Wisconsinites’ reproductive health. Wisconsin Republican politicians
Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Johnson endorses total ban on abortions in the Badger State
MADISON, Wis.—Today, Senator Ron Johnson endorsed a total ban on abortion care in the Badger State. During a radio appearance (27:05), Senator Johnson noted that approximately 6,000 abortions are performed each year in Wisconsin and claimed that this was “6,000 too many.” The
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Scott: Colleagues on resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and 25 of their colleagues on a bipartisan resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week and commending charter schools on their contribution
UW-Madison: Future of walleye
MADISON — As lakes across the upper Midwest grow warmer year after year, cool-water species of fish are finding it harder to thrive. In Wisconsin, that trend is especially noticeable in struggling populations of walleye — important to many indigenous
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin joins national effort to grow and retain health care workforce
Wisconsin is one of 10 states participating in the National Governors Association (NGA) knowledge exchange network for the Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative program. As part of this group, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Seek transparency from Delaware U.S. attorney on Hunter Biden investigation
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss seeking transparency on
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin spring drug take back collection yields 59,840 pounds of unwanted medications to fight opioid epidemic
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that during the April 30, 2022 Drug Take Back Day, Wisconsin collected a total of 59,840 lbs. of unwanted medications. “Once again, folks from across Wisconsin stepped up to participate in
DGA: ICYMI: Tim Michels suggests 2020 election was stolen
In a recent WTAQ-AM interview, Tim Michels joined his fellow GOP candidates for Wisconsin governor by embracing the Big Lie that the 2020 election was fraudulent. Asked by conservative host Joe Giganti if the election was stolen, Michels said, “Maybe,” and added, “There was certainly
Rep. Neubauer: Gov. Evers announces $25 million more for main street
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced an additional investment of $25 million more into the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which has helped businesses fill vacant storefronts in every county in Wisconsin. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine)