The Long Run PAC: Mandela Barnes launches new PAC to support the next generation of changemaking candidates
Press ContactMaddy McDanielpress@mandelabarnes.com or 914-471-7716 The Long Run PAC will Invest in Working Class Candidates, Young Candidates, Candidates of Color, and LGBTQ+ Candidates in Wisconsin and Nationwide Mandela’s Historic U.S. Senate Campaign Broke Wisconsin Fundraising Records and Came One Point From Unseating
The White House: Announces guest list for the first lady’s box for the 2023 State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Jill Biden will welcome guests to join her in the viewing box for President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Each of these individuals were invited by the White House because they personify issues or
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits southern border, highlights need for increased border security and comprehensive immigration reform
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 McALLEN, Texas – Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to meet with immigration and border officials and to see challenges at the Southwest Border
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive and
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin sales tax system scores high nationally
MADISON, Wis. – The Council on State Taxation’s (COST) 2022 Sales Tax Scorecard ranked Wisconsin as one of the top four state sales tax systems in the nation. The COST Scorecard found Wisconsin has fair sales tax processes and surpasses all states
Sinykin campaign: Endorsed by IBEW Wisconsin State Conference
February 6, 2023 – Whitefish Bay, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference has endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for State Senate in District 8. “The State Senate currently holds a gerrymandered supermajority here in Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Reintroduces bill with Sen. Young to ensure American students remain globally competitive
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. The bipartisan legislation will ensure that American students have access to quality international and foreign language education programs that meet the
Swing Left: Launches national campaign to support Wisconsin Supreme Court race critical to 2024 election integrity
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – Swing Left—the national organization that is one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers and donors to support Democrats in competitive elections—announced today that it will be mobilizing its national membership to help flip the Wisconsin
Sen. Agard: Shauntay Nelson to step down from Ethics Commission
MADISON, wis. – Shauntay Nelson has announced her resignation from the Wisconsin Ethics Commission due to a new professional opportunity. She was first appointed by Senator Janet Bewley in 2021. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Dept. of Natural Resources: Begins winter prescribed burns
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. DNR crews will
Dept. of Natural Resources: Concludes investigation into 2019 fatal boat crash on Mississippi River
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction. The DNR and partner agencies worked together on the
Rep. Anderson: Schedules local swearing in ceremony in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson has scheduled a local swearing in ceremony as Representative for the 45th Assembly District. The ceremony will be performed by Circuit Court Judge Ashley Morse at the Beloit Public Library at noon on Saturday,
Gov. Evers: Appoints Kirsten Johnson to DHS secretary
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.go MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), effective Feb. 27, 2023. The appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Karen Timberlake’s departure at the end of last year.
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Joan M. Prince to UWS Board of Regents
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Dr. Joan M. Prince to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Tracey Klein. “Dr. Prince has an impressive
Gena campaign: Over 50 attorneys endorse Molly Gena for Judge
MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court judge Branch 2, announced today the endorsement of more than 50 Milwaukee area attorneys in the April 4 election. “The Municipal Court is where most residents of our city interact
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces guest for State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that David Hovde of Appleton, Wisconsin will be her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. David is a Type 2 diabetic who receives his healthcare through Medicare
Alliance Defending Freedom: Wisconsin parents ask court to affirm their freedom to direct care, education of children
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorneys with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and Alliance Defending Freedom representing two sets of Wisconsin parents filed a motion Friday asking a state court to rule in favor of their parental rights. The parents filed a lawsuit in November 2021
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin’s spring primary is ahead, ensure you have an ID to vote
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in this month’s primary (February 21, 2023). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most
WILL: Moves for summary judgment in parents’ rights case with support of expert witnesses Dr. Erica Anderson and Dr. Stephen Levine
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) have brought on two expert witnesses in support of summary judgment in a parents’ rights suit against a Kettle Moraine School District (KMSD) Policy that “affirms”
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Record breaking 16.3 million people – including 221,128 Wisconsinites – signed up for health coverage during open enrollment
WISCONSIN — Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 16.3 million people – including 221,128 Wisconsinites – have signed up for health coverage during the 2023 open enrollment period. Nationwide, enrollment is up 12