U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Fitzgerald, Johnson introduce bill to increase transparency in pre-trial release of violent offenders
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a report to Congress within 180 days detailing information on individuals released on bail and pretrial
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson: Biden’s budget continues Democrats’ destructive agenda of out-of-control deficit spending
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement on President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. “The Biden Budget continues the Democrats’ destructive agenda of out-of-control deficit spending, tax increases, and higher debt that will further
WisDOT: Steps to obtain an ID to vote explained
Most Wisconsin voters already have some form of ID needed to vote, including a Wisconsin driver license or ID. There is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes. The Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Supports Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C – After meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement announcing her support for confirming Judge Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court: “Judge Jackson is extremely well qualified and has strong experience working
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Grocers endorse Kleefisch in Republican gubernatorial primary
On behalf of the Wisconsin Grocers Association, the Board of Directors has unanimously voted to endorse Rebecca Kleefisch in the Republican Primary for Wisconsin Governor. “The WGA has a long, solid history of working with Rebecca Kleefisch while she served
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden values radical progressives more than American hard power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the President’s FY2023 budget, which makes an inflation-adjusted cut to defense spending. “Russia
WisDems: Part 1: Rebecca Kleefisch’s war on public education
MADISON, Wis. – With local school board elections a little over a week away, Rebecca Kleefisch is once again trying to bring her radical brand of politics to the classroom by handpicking local school board candidates. All week, WisDems will be showing
Outagamie County Exec Nelson: Sends his condolences to Buechel family
APPLETON – Outagamie County Executive, Tom Nelson, issues a statement on the recent and unexpected passing of Fond Lu Lac County Executive, Allen Buechel. “County Executive Buechel was the consummate public servant. Al always put the interest and wellbeing of
BLOC: Announces endorsements for the April 5 election
WISCONSIN — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities is proud to announce our endorsed candidates for the 2022 spring election. These candidates have not only displayed their passion by stepping up to be public servants, but by setting themselves apart by
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on Green Tier application for Fincantieri Marinette Marine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the Green Tier application for Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. If the application is accepted, Fincantieri Marinette Marine will join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program.
Sen. Agard: Announces spring district listening sessions
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced three listening sessions for the 46th, 47th, and 48th Assembly Districts that comprise the 16th Senate District. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am excited to announce three listening sessions in our
Main Street Alliance: Applauds billionaire minimum income tax in Biden presidential budget proposal
On the inclusion of a Billionaire’s tax in the Presidential Budget Proposal today, Main Street Alliance’s Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “Main Street Alliance applauds President Biden for centering an equitable tax code in his budget, and
Michels Family Foundation: Donates $15 million for rare cancers research
Milwaukee, March 28, 2022 – Just 11 when she was first diagnosed with a rare pediatric brain cancer, Sophie Michels is now a junior in college and a long-term cancer survivor. In her honor, Tim and Barbara Michels, Sophie’s parents, and
Nicholson campaign: Calls on Gov. Evers to remove chairman from Veterans Board over felony charges
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers demanding that he remove his appointee currently serving as the Chair of the Wisconsin Veterans Board, Curtis Schmitt Jr. This demand comes after Schmitt Jr. was charged with three
Dept. of Natural Resources: Issues permit modification for Kinnard Farms
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Kinnard Farms is now required to conduct groundwater monitoring on farm fields. The department issued a final decision to modify the current Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit for Kinnard Farms.
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announces Northeast Wisconsin’s service academy appointments
GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced the military service academy appointments for the Class of 2026 from Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District. The appointments come after a highly competitive, rigorous application process in which students submitted materials to
Van Orden Campaign: Senator Tim Scott endorses Derrick Van Orden for Wisconsin’s 3rd District
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Senator Tim Scott announced he is endorsing Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Senator Scott released the following statement endorsing Derrick: “Derrick Van Orden is exactly the type of person we
Gov. Evers: Announces $8 million to help Wisconsinites access civil legal services needed to recover from pandemic
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced an $8 million grant to support Wisconsinites who need legal assistance to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will be made to the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation Inc. (WisTAF) to fund civil legal aid organizations statewide and
O’Marro Campaign: Vilas County Judge candidate Meg O’Marro supports drug court to thwart addiction crisis in county
Eagle River, Wis., — Vilas County Circuit Court Judge candidate Meg O’Marro supported the establishment of a drug treatment court to work in concert with probation, jail, community addiction and mental health resources to alleviate the County’s growing addiction and