Dane County Exec Parisi: Dane County, Great Lakes Dryhootch, and Gorman & Company celebrate Valor on Washington partnership
MADISON, Wisc. (May 20, 2022) – Dane County, Great Lakes Dryhootch, and Gorman & Company are pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of Valor on Washington, a six story mixed-use building with 59 two and three bedroom units of
UW System: UW Extended Campus expands reach of coding and data analytics boot camps across the UW System
MADISON, Wis.—People with coding and data analytics skills are in high demand in Wisconsin. For instance, the occupational outlook for web developers alone in the state is projected to grow by 9.1% through 2028 — well above the average demand for other
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Klobuchar urge Federal Trade Commission to protect data privacy of Women seeking reproductive health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), both members of the Senate Commerce Committee, urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect the data privacy of women seeking reproductive health care, following the Supreme Court’s leaked
Jarchow campaign: ICYMI: Longtime friends of Eric Toney say ‘Republican’ AG candidate voted for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – A new column from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Eric Toney’s longtime friends and campaign supporters say that he voted for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden over Donald Trump – and even called himself a “Romney Republican.”
DNC: IN THE STATES: Republicans vote against lowering costs
In the states this week, as Democrats passed bills to provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula and help prevent gas price gouging at the pump, House Republicans overwhelmingly voted against these measures – showing that while
Dane County Exec Parisi: Tests positive for COVID-19
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: “I just tested positive for COVID-19. I am doing fine and experiencing just minor symptoms. Fortunately, I am vaccinated and boosted. Case levels are elevated, so
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate National Trails Day on June 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on June 4 by visiting state trails. Whether by foot, bike, horse, ATV or watercraft, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy.
Joint Audit Committee: Audit offers an initial look at Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
MADISON – Yesterday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (report 22-4). The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) administers the Plan, which was created in 2018. Under the Plan, a health insurer
WisDems: Statement on Wisconsin GOP convention
MADISON, Wis. – After months of division among the Republican candidates for governor and the non-stop self-serving behavior of Senator Ron Johnson, this weekend’s Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention will only continue to highlight the extremism of Wisconsin Republican politicians
Sen. Agard: Stands with SMART Local 565 on strike against mandatory overtime
Sun Prairie, WI – State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) stood with members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 565 for a fair contract that would end management’s mandatory overtime rules at Trachte
WisGOP: Senate Democrat candidates campaign on inflation while their party’s policies cause record-high prices
The irony is rich with Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who this week released his first TV ad that discusses rising costs – while neglecting to mention that these problems were created by the leaders of his party. While it makes sense
Wreaths Across America: Wreaths Across America’s mobile education exhibit national tour, will make stops in Wisconsin to honor veterans and supporters
WISCONSIN — May 19, 2022 — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE), will be making stops in Wisconsin to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The goal of the Wreaths Across
American Bridge 21st Century: Ron Johnson helps kill COVID recovery funding for restaurants and small business
Despite pleas from Wisconsin restaurant and small business owners, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and Senate Republicans today blocked legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund — a vital resource that would help Badger State restaurants struggling to recover from the pandemic. For months, small business owners
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Johnson says while Gov. Evers acts to prevent violence, Republicans have chosen to ignore it
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/220520DemAddress.mp3 Almost eight years ago I attended the funeral of ten-year-old Sierra Guyton after she was caught in a crossfire on an elementary school playground, the first I’d attended while in office. Sadly, we continue to see families devastated by
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Feyen incentivizes startup investment
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/22520-Dem-Adress.mp3 A strong environment that allows startup businesses to flourish is a key component to our state’s economic development and allows Wisconsin to be competitive with other states in our efforts to attract more workers and businesses. That is why
McGrath campaign: Becomes first candidate to qualify for the ballot
Today, Deb Baldus McGrath became the first candidate to qualify for the ballot in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional district. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA Officer, and mother of three from Menomonie. “I am grateful for the hundreds of supporters,
Michels campaign: RPW convention preview: Tim Michels will urge moving future primary contests to April
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Previewing his speech this weekend to the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention, Wisconsin businessman, veteran, and outsider Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels will announce a major policy proposal. In his speech, Michels will propose
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin’s unemployment rate in April ties record low 2.8%
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary, seasonally adjusted employment estimates for the month of April 2022. The data shows that Wisconsin’s preliminary unemployment rate held steady to tie
NRSC: Barnes brigade brings in its brigadier general: Elizabeth Warren
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow and Saturday, Mandela Barnes will attend two campaign events with failed presidential candidate and far-Left Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has endorsed Barnes in his race for Senate. It is all making sense why now – less than three months
Olikara campaign: Olikara the only U.S. Senate candidate to show up to first debate
WAUSAU – U.S. Senate Candidate Steven Olikara released this video from the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, the location of the first debate scheduled between Democratic candidates. Here is his public statement: “We cannot have candidates running scared into the November election