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More than 500 days of war and counting MADISON, WI (July 10, 2023) — After more than 16 months of hard fighting, Ukraine is still holding back the Russian invasion. How do global alliances continue to play a role in the conflict?

She encourages members of the Milwaukee Common Council to vote in favor of the enabling legislation at its scheduled meeting tomorrow and released the following statement: “I stand with many of my constituents and others in support of the proposed

“He knew how compromised Joe Biden would be.” WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures for reaction to the “missing witness” from the Biden corruption investigation, Dr. Gal Luft, who was arrested in Cyprus

ATLANTA, GA – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act in Atlanta, GA and led colleagues on the Committee during a Field Hearing to discuss the legislation. Following the hearing, Steil released the following

MADISON, Wis. – As part of a California-led coalition of 26 States and Cities, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that he has submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria

MILWAUKEE — County Supervisors Peter Burgelis, Felesia A. Martin, Shawn Rolland, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Caroline Gómez-Tom jointly announced today a series of town hall meetings on the potential implementation of an additional 0.4% sales tax in Milwaukee County.  Recognizing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ third annual report. Building upon findings from the previous two reports, the 2023 report provides an update on efforts under Gov. Evers and the Evers

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced it has published information reported by Wisconsin schools on incidents when seclusion and physical restraint were used during the 2021-22 school year. Seclusion and restraint data and corresponding analysis can

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a potential job market cooldown, as fewer employers plan to hire more workers. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 49 percent of businesses expect their number of employees to increase in the next

[Milwaukee, WI] – A joint rally between the Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be held on Wednesday, July 12th, 5pm at 941 E Wisconsin Ave. 

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s incoming deputy adjutant general for Civil Support was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a formal ceremony July 6 in the State Senate chamber of the state capitol. Brig. Gen. Matthew Beilfuss expressed gratitude

MADISON – In June, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) withdrew their appeal of the Dane County Circuit Court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Madison Metropolitan School District policy against forced outing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize, streamline, and expand apprenticeship programs to connect more Americans with good-paying jobs, meet businesses’ need for more skilled workers, and grow the economy. The National Apprenticeship

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Full page ads featuring a new political cartoon are running across the 3rd Congressional District, urging Congressman Derrick Van Orden to reject an extreme Republican tax plan as Congress reconvenes this week.  Ads in the La

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: “Today, I am heartbroken to share the passing of my mother Valerie Crowley. While my heart is heavy today, I feel fortunate to have been raised by

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) visited Hayward to highlight her efforts to deliver federal funding to the Waadookodaading Language School and the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Ojibwe College. Senator Baldwin also was in Rice Lake to visit Aqua Gardens,

CONTACTpress@cookeforwisconsin.com   On the heels of winning a majority of counties in 2022 primary, Cooke is the clear champion for farmers, small businesses, and working families Campaign to kick-off robust, multi-channel engagement effort to reach voters where they are EAU CLAIRE,

MADISON – Today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper determined that the court case challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Roe law will continue rather than be dismissed. Last December, Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski filed a brief asking the court to dismiss this case that