Main Street Alliance: Small businesses rally for policy reform at state capitol
Madison, Wisconsin – On Monday, February 13th, at 1 p.m. small business owners from across the state will gather at the State Capitol to advocate for small business policy reform. Main Street Alliance is organizing this Day of Action with Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces resolution to block DC’s dangerous crime bill
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and 44 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution of disapproval to block the D.C. Council’s dangerous and irresponsible Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022 (RCCA)
Rep. Myers & Sen. Taylor: Host Black History Month education week activities
MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) invites members of the public to Black History Month with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus. The theme of next week’s events is “Education: The Passport to Progress”. During the week of February 13-17, 2023,
Gov. Evers: Announces plan to protect voting rights, democracy in Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s proposal makes voting easier and more accessible for eligible voters, supports local election administration, ensures elections remain free and secure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced several initiatives that will be included in his 2023-25 biennial budget
Gov. Evers: Announces statewide initiatives to ensure safe, affordable rental units and housing
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s plan improves rental unit safety, rehabilitates blighted properties, expands renter protections MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a statewide plan to ensure safe, affordable housing and rental units in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal. The governor’s plan includes a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing Wisconsin renters, including renovating existing
Gov. Evers: To deliver on promise of 10-percent middle-class tax cut
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s budget to deliver more than $1.2 billion in targeted tax relief to working families, parents, veterans, caregivers, seniors, and student loan borrowers Relief for working families supported by provisions limiting tax giveaways to wealthy earners MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced provisions in his 2023-25 biennial budget that will deliver on the governor’s promise made last August to fight for
Justice Karofsky: Decries weaponization of disciplinary process by anti-democracy forces
Contact: Sachin Chheda, sachin@nation-consulting.com, 414-412-6099 Physical threats accompany frivolous complaints in effort to intimidate judges and other public officials MADISON, WI—Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky today voluntarily disclosed she faced a frivolous disciplinary complaint, alongside previously disclosed physical threats, in
Congresswoman Gwen Moore: Appointed to the Joint Economic Committee
“Economic empowerment has been a key priority for me, since I first built a credit union from scratch to give people in my community better access to capital as a Vista volunteer. This issue still shapes the lives of my
WisDems: Dan Kelly escalates feud with Jennifer Dorow
MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly escalated his feud with Jennifer Dorow this week, doubling down on his refusal to commit to endorsing Dorow should she emerge from the Supreme Court primary because he doubts Dorow’s conservative credentials. At a Dane County GOP meeting
Dept. of Justice: Minnesota man arrested for 2005 Madison bike path sexual assault after DNA leads to identification
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Madison Police Department today announced that Aidison Yang, age 41 of Eagan, Minnesota, has been arrested and charged with three counts of First Degree Sexual Assault. DNA from the victim’s sexual
Udell campaign: U.S. Rep. Pocan endorses Randy Udell for Fitchburg Mayor
Congressman Mark Pocan has endorsed Fitchburg City Council President Randy Udell to be Fitchburg’s next Mayor. “I have worked with Randy and know him well,” Congressman Pocan said. “He is an exceptional leader who is committed to public service. He
Sen. Agard: Appoints Carousel Bayrd to the Ethics Commission
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) appointed Carousel Bayrd to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. The appointment was made after Commissioner Shauntay Nelson stepped down from her position earlier this week. Bayrd is a civil rights and tenant
Democratic National Committee: Biden vows to protect Social Security, Medicare against GOP threats
In the states this week, local news highlighted the sharp contrast between President Biden’s commitment to looking out for working families and seniors and MAGA Republicans’ extreme plans to gut Social Security and Medicare. On Tuesday, President Biden gave the
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: On Chief Barnes’ State of Public Safety Address
I want to thank Chief Barnes for his work to make our community even safer than it already is. He and I both understand that seeing the effects of violence on our neighborhoods or in the news makes us feel
Sen. Marklein: Responding to the First Responders: continuing to support rural EMS
I recently completed a series of four rural EMS summits to reconnect with the volunteers who serve our communities in rural EMS departments. My goal was to follow-up on discussions that started in 2019, review legislation we worked on previously
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) re-introduced the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act. This bipartisan bill will strengthen road safety by requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enact a Safety Fitness Determination test for trucking companies,
UW-Madison: Legacy continues for dog whose cancer treatment at university inspired millions
MADISON — Long after the last play was called in the 2020 Super Bowl and fans and players left the stadium, an amiable golden retriever named Scout, who appeared in a 30-second commercial during the game’s second quarter, has continued
Protect our Care: Republicans Want to Rewrite History – Don’t Let Them
President Biden Defended Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid This Week As Republicans Continue to Lie About Their Disastrous Record Watch President Biden Call Out Republicans Here. This week, President Biden delivered his State of the Union Address, where he highlighted
Gov. Evers: Announces initiatives to curb reckless driving, keep streets and communities safe
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced initiatives in his 2023-25 budget designed to combat reckless driving across the state, promote safer driving, and keep streets and communities safe. The governor’s plan includes measures to help communities re-engineer roads to improve the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and other non-motorist users, expand opportunities for driver’s education, increase State Patrol trooper and
U.S. Rep. Moore: Bipartisan congressional Caucus on Foster Youth announces leadership in the 118th Congress
“By spearheading the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, we will build on the important work of my dear friend and former colleague Karen Bass and keep working to champion our nation’s most vulnerable young people – in a bipartisan manner.