WisDems: Rebecca Kleefisch endorses divisive candidate with history of violent comments
MADISON, Wis. – A Menomonee Falls Village Trustee candidate endorsed by GOP candidate Rebecca Kleefisch for the upcoming spring elections came under fire in 2020 for making violent comments on social media. In response to someone who said they heard gunshots,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Reaction to President Biden’s FY23 budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget request: “Just two weeks ago, Congress enacted the fiscal year 2022 spending package that
U.S. Sen. Johnson: On Senate floor: We expect Democrats and the media to continue to use their power to smear us and cover up for the Bidens
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on the Senate floor to discuss their investigation into the web of foreign financial entanglements of the Biden Family and how the mainstream media published countless stories reporting
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Pelosi’s proxy voting extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi extended proxy voting through May 14, 2022. “It’s deeply ironic that Speaker Pelosi opted to extend proxy voting on the same day she re-opened the Capitol
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sen. Johnson, Rep. Fitzgerald introduce legislation to increase transparency in pretrial release of violent offenders
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a report to Congress detailing information on individuals released on bail and pretrial release
Rep. Brandtjen: Evidence questioning the November 2020 election continues to grow
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the November 2020 election: “Last Thursday, a group that has spent an enormous amount of time and money looking into the November election, called “True the
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