Common Cause: Decision will tell much about what kind of a state and people we are
In the very near future, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to render its decision in a case that will determine how absentee ballots can be returned to election clerks and whether or not the use of safe and secure
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Rubio, colleagues in resolution condemning detention of Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza
WASHINGTON — On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and eight of their colleagues in a bipartisan resolution condemning the Russian government’s unjust detention of Russian opposition leader
Laffey, Leitner and Goode: Plaintiffs fight defendants’ efforts to silence voters
Earlier this year, ten Wisconsinites — moms and dads, public servants, and business owners, lifelong residents, and transplants to this state – filed suit against Senator Ron Johnson and Representatives Tom Tiffany and Scott Fitzgerald. (Complaint) They asked a federal
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes for measures to help secure access to baby formula for families
Today, Congresswoman Moore supported the Access to Baby Formula Act and the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, bills to respond to the infant formula shortage. The Access to Baby Formula Act will give the United States Department of Agriculture the
Barnes campaign: Talks middle class roots and lowering costs in first campaign ad
Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Watch Mandela Barnes’ First TV Ad, ‘Milk,’ Here Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “I’m not like most Senators, or any of the other millionaires running for Senate.” MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled “Milk,” the first television
Dept. of Justice: Clergy and faith leader initiative child sexual assault case charged in Douglas County
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf today announced that Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 61, has been charged with one count of Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child, Persistent Repeater, for incidents
American Bridge 21st Century: Reports: GOP Senate candidates “drawing on” white nationalists’ “great replacement” conspiracy theory
As highlighted in new reports from the Associated Press and New York Times, and following Vice reporting from last week, a “half-dozen mainstream Republican Senate candidates” are “drawing on the ‘great replacement conspiracy theory once confined to the far-right fringes of U.S. politics to court
WisGOP: Dem Senate candidates statements suggest they oppose any restrictions on abortion
Upon the recently leaked Supreme Court draft of the Roe v. Wade decision, Wisconsin Democrats have been quick to make noise about abortion but haven’t fully addressed where they stand. Although polling has shown the majority of Americans support limits on abortion, current statements from the
WisDems: Kleefisch vs. Nicholson: The enemy of my enemy is not my friend
MADISON, Wis. – Since Kevin Nicholson entered the GOP primary, Radical Rebecca and Job Killer Kevin have been in a race to the bottom, attacking each others’ records, dishing out insults, and accusing each other of being a part of the Madison
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary Dawn Crim continues rotary speaking series with stop in Green Bay
Green Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Dawn Crim continued her series of Rotary presentations in Green Bay yesterday. She was the guest speaker at the Downtown Green Bay Rotary Club, where she presented an agency overview as
U.S. Rep. Kind: Highlights that USDA is now accepting applications to help cover costs of organic, transitioning producers
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting that agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program (OTECP)
Wisconsin Historical Society: New book encourages kids to get dirty, in a family garden
MADISON, Wis. — A new multi-generational book by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press encourages families and extended families to take learning outdoors to the garden. Seeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots (Paperback: $18.95 / ISBN: 978-087020- ) was
Rep. Bowen: Statement on weekend violence downtown
MILWAUKEE – In response to multiple shootings in Downtown Milwaukee this weekend that left 21 people injured, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Another weekend, another incidence of violence that has left our city & State with
Dept. of Workforce Development: Tackling worker misclassification issue with education, videos
MADISON – As part of continuing, agency-wide efforts to combat worker misclassification, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has expanded its 60-Second Video Library with four educational videos available in English and Spanish. The release of the videos is timely. Warmer
Dept. of Workforce Development: Unemployment insurance division releases new data dashboard
MADISON – As upgrades to Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance system continue, the Department of Workforce Development has released a new data dashboard that improves access to current and historical data on UI activity. “Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system was the first in
Kleefisch Campaign: What they’re saying: Rebecca Kleefisch demands end to “Fear District” crime
[Waukesha, WI] – On Monday morning, Rebecca Kleefisch joined law enforcement and community members in a call for action after criminals in a shootout injured 21 after the Bucks game last Friday. Read and watch coverage in the news:
UW-Stout: New online early childhood education program offers working adults flexible access to teaching degree
Menomonie, Wis. – With the current statewide and national teacher shortage in mind, University of Wisconsin-Stout Professor Lindsay Barnhart understood there was a need to support working adults in obtaining licensure to teach. As program director for early childhood
Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Milwaukee County Elections Director Julietta Henry to participate in elections panel at George W. Bush Presidential Center
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Elections Director Julietta Henry will participate in a panel as a part of the George W. Bush Institute’s Elections — A More Perfect Union event Wednesday. “I am honored to have been asked to participate in this event,”
U.S. Rep. Moore: Supports Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022
“It’s time to invest in our workers, invest in career services and education, and invest in our workforce. It’s time to fully fund workforce development programs, so we can unleash our country’s full potential and continue building a globally competitive
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Submits maximum number of nomination petition signatures
MINOCQUA, WI — U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, has submitted more than 2,000 nomination petition signatures — including from every county in the sprawling 7th congressional district — less than a month after announcing his run for re-election. Tiffany said