Kleefisch campaign: COLUMN: Rebecca Kleefisch celebrates constitutional rights during Independence Day weekend
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch penned a column this Independence Day weekend for DrydenWire, celebrating decisions protecting our constitutional rights from the U.S. Supreme Court this month. Check out her full column here or read excerpts
Wisconsin Historical Society: City of Reedsburg designated as a Certified Local Government
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the designation of the city of Reedsburg in Sauk County as the state’s newest Certified Local Government (CLG). Seventy-five local governments in Wisconsin are now certified under the CLG program. The CLG program is a
UW Health: Removing rib resolves serious vein injury for Madison woman
MADISON, Wis. ‒ When Maureen Alley was old enough to curl her own hair, she noticed that with each elevation of her right arm to style her hair, her arm would go numb. “I thought it was normal,” she said. This “normal”
Elections Commission: Sends postcards to eligible but unregistered residents
MADISON, Wis. – Next week the Wisconsin Elections Commission is mailing postcards to approximately 178,500 state residents who appear to be eligible to vote but are not currently registered. The official postcards, being mailed around July 8, tell voters how
Johnson campaign: New Johnson ad: Latest mass murder the direct result of Biden border policy
OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) released a new ad today highlighting the real-world consequences of the crisis at the southern border and the Biden administration’s disastrous policies. In the ad, Sen. Johnson explains how the Democrats’ open border
Opportunity Wisconsin: Billboards near Milwaukee airport and Bradford Beach to call out “Florida Man” Ron Johnson for billing taxpayers for his vacation travel
Opportunity Wisconsin will be handing out FREE popsicles at Bradford Beach on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 PM or while supplies last MILWAUKEE, Wis.—As Wisconsinites prepare for the holiday weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching three new billboards reminding residents that Senator Ron
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Felzkowski says 4th of July is a time to celebrate and remember the sacrifices made for our independence
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220701GOPAddress.mp3 Hello, this is State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. July 4th is a special day of remembrance and celebration for America. The first Fourth of July was celebrated in 1777 in Philadelphia, commemorating the 1776
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Johnson says Republicans have consistently ignored the will of the people of Wisconsin
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220630DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to take a minute and talk a little about Democracy. Our shared love of democracy
Godlewski campaign: Bon Iver endorses Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate
MADISON – Today, Bon Iver, the Grammy Award-winning indie artist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate. “I’m thrilled to have the support of my friend, fellow Eau Clairian, and Grammy Award winner Justin
LWV of Milwaukee County: Releases August election voter guide
[Milwaukee, WI] – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County has published its VOTE411.org voter guide to help citizens prepare to vote in the upcoming August 9 primary election. The League encourages citizens to learn about the candidates so they can
WisDems: GOP Gov. candidates’ radical anti-abortion agenda could prevent women from accessing cancer treatments
MADISON, Wis. – The extremist Republicans running for governor all support restrictive abortion bans with no exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother. The Wisconsin Examiner outlined how this extreme stance could harm pregnant cancer patients, who already have to make
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin SeniorCare program to cover vaccines provided at pharmacies
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announce Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies. Vaccines covered include those
WisDems: “Knives Out” — June 30
MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for Wisconsin governor. The GOP is locked in a heated and brutal primary for governor, where Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin
Starbucks Workers United: Madison Starbucks workers win union vote, elect Workers United
Madison, WI – On Thursday afternoon, Starbucks workers from the Capitol Square location in Madison observed the National Labor Relations Board count their ballots in a union representation election. These workers demanded union recognition on March 29thth of this year
U.S. Rep. Pocan: 15 earmarks passed by committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that all 15 of his requested earmarks are advancing out of committee. These provisions will receive a vote in the House of Representatives as part of
Evers campaign: ICYMI: Gov. Evers is taking action and fighting for abortion rights
MADISON, Wis — In case you missed it, the Washington Post and the Cap Times highlighted how Governor Tony Evers is taking action and fighting for abortion rights in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law — which originated before the Civil
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Condemns today’s Supreme Court devastating ruling on climate action
Today, the United States Supreme Court effectively handcuffed the ability of the U.S. EPA to regulate environmental pollution – specifically limiting its ability to fight climate change, the most critical environmental issue of our time. In doing so, they also
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch have chosen Trump over truth and our freedom
MADISON, Wis. — In a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last night, Republican Congressional Representative Liz Cheney laid out a stark choice – Donald Trump or the United States Constitution – and called out those in her party
WisDems: Statement on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in celebration of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the Supreme Court, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Justice Jackson is one of our nation’s finest legal minds, with deep and
Mitchell campaign: Justice Louis Butler endorses Judge Everett Mitchell for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Windsor, WI – Today, Justice Louis Butler, the first (and only) Black Justice to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, endorsed Judge Everett Mitchell for Supreme Court. Justice Butler and Judge Mitchell issued the following statements. “It’s my honor to