U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Applauds bipartisan momentum to ban TikTok
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded the bipartisan momentum to ban TikTok unless it is divested after Senator Angus King (I-ME) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in reintroducing the Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic
Protect our Care: U.S. Sen. Baldwin and David Hovde spotlight health care at State of the Union
City, State – On Tuesday night, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address, celebrating the administration’s accomplishments and outlining further action to lower costs and improve health care for Wisconsinites and families across the country. President Biden made clear
Republican Governors Association: Announces senior staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, announced the RGA’s senior staff – an impressive group that brings extensive experience in gubernatorial races and national politics. “The senior staff joining our team stand
Dept. of Health Services: Expands free COVID-19 testing program
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that Wisconsin households can now get two free at-home COVID-19 self-test kits every month through the Say Yes! COVID Test website. Each test kit includes five rapid antigen tests, for a total of 10
Goyke campaign: Announces endorsements for city attorney campaign
MILWAUKEE, WI — The campaign for Evan Goyke for Milwaukee City Attorney announced today that he has been endorsed by more than a dozen state legislators. “The next City Attorney must be a stable presence that will be available to
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers race for awareness
MIAMI — A Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier recently competed in the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Gibson of Oakfield, Wisconsin, a Black Hawk crew chief assigned to Joint Force Headquarters in Madison, ran 13.1
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Introduce No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined colleagues in introducing the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act tolevel the playing field for American workers and small businesses by making sure multinational corporations pay the same tax rate on profits earned abroad
WisDems: U.S. Sen. Johnson logs another day hard at work for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — From attacking the hard-earned Social Security and Medicare benefits our seniors depend on, to spreading an embarrassing slew of conspiracy theories, Ron Johnson once again logged another day hard at work for the people of Wisconsin. It can
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council seeks Invader Crusader nominations
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the Invader Crusaders Awards through March 27, 2023. Invader Crusaders are Wisconsin residents and organizations who made significant contributions in 2022 to
City of Madison: Public test of election equipment this Saturday
MADISON, WI – The City of Madison Clerk’s Office invites the public to observe its public test of election equipment this weekend. Prior to each election, the Clerk’s Office staff tests its DS200 tabulators to make sure they will accurately count
Dorow campaign: Leading progressive website admits they have nightmares of seeing Judge Dorow on April ballot
Waukesha, Wis. (February 10, 2023) – Now we know progressive liberals have nightmares about one thing: Judge Jennifer Dorow. The Daily Kos, a leading progressive website that has endorsed Judge Janet Protasiewicz, said out loud this week what has become
Protasiewicz campaign: New ad highlights career holding criminals accountable
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released a new ad today highlighting her work to hold criminals accountable as 25-year prosecutor and judge. The ad also compares Protasiewicz’s record with Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow’s
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Peter Jerving
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced Executive Order #185 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Feb. 13, 2023, in honor of Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Testifies before government weaponization select subcommittee, says “corrupt individuals within federal agencies are not acting alone”
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) testified before Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Sen. Johnson’s testimony detailed instances of government corruption and abuse and described how actors within
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: December economic trends report for metro Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Metro Milwaukee economic indicators posted a strong December with 14 of 23 available monthly indicators trending upward vs. year-ago levels, according to a monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC.) December’s total marks a rebound
UW–Madison: Introduces pathway to debt-free education for Pell-eligible state students
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin¬–Madison has long been committed to ensuring that an education at the state’s flagship public institution is affordable and accessible for Wisconsin residents. Today, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announces a significant strengthening of that commitment with
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard says child care is essential for the success of our workers and our economy
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230208Demaddress.m4a Hi this is Senator Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Child care is essential for the success of our workers and our economy. Without reliable, quality, safe child care options, working families in every community in Wisconsin
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Murphy talks about the UW System Free Speech Survey
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230208GOPaddress.wav MADISON – Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m State Representative Dave Murphy. I’m the chairman of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. I participated in a forum
Protasiewicz campaign: New ad highlights Protasiewicz’s career holding criminals accountable
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released a new ad today highlighting her work to hold criminals accountable as 25-year prosecutor and judge. The ad also compares Protasiewicz’s record with Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow’s
Habush Sinykin campaign: IBEW Local 494 endorsement
February 9, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8, saying she “will bring long overdue common sense leadership back to the