Rep. Macco: Reacts to leaked SCOTUS abortion decision
Green Bay, Wisc . – “I applaud the potential for this decision to save millions of innocent lives. As a Christian, I will always defend our most vulnerable, the unborn. I look forward to the final decision from the Supreme Court.
McGrath campaign: Statement on draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade
Menomonie, WI—Overturning Roe v. Wade would be an atrocious attack on our fundamental rights. If this opinion holds, an archaic Wisconsin law effectively banning all abortions will go into effect. Women across our state will lose access to fundamental healthcare. We are
Godlewski campaign: Democrats must get off the sidelines and protect abortion rights
MADISON – Following a report by the Washington Post that Republicans in the Senate and antiabortion activists across the country are gearing up to make a nationwide abortion ban a reality, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski slammed Democrats in the U.S.
WI AFL-CIO: Stands in solidarity with UAW workers on strike at CNHi
At noon on May 2, 2022 over 1,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike at CNHi in Racine, Wisconsin and Burlington, Iowa. Over 600 members of UAW Local 180 work at CNHi in Racine. Around 400 UAW
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Angela Jenkins and Caitlin Lee and Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “The month of May marks
WisGOP: Teachers union Tony Evers touts WEAC endorsement
[Madison, WI] – Tony Evers is as tone-deaf as ever in his gubernatorial campaign. Not only is he continuing to accept thousands of dollars in endorsements from the state teachers union, but he is “proud” to tout their endorsement: It’s a strategy
Common Ground: Invites community to engage in discussion about education
APPLETON, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Common Ground, a community organization focused on influencing future change, is inviting the community to participate in an engaging workshop entitled School-Family-Community: Working to Support Children. Workshop participants will discuss creative ways to support the relationships between
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Director nominees announced, election underway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 12 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts will have until
Dept. of Natural Resources: Dam Safety Awareness Day: Recreate safely around Wisconsin’s dams
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the spring and summer recreation season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state’s nearly 4,000 dams. Gov. Evers proclaimed May 7, 2022, as Dam Safety Awareness
WisDems: Wisconsin seniors blast GOP plan to sunset Medicare and social security
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are fed up with Republican politicians pushing a disastrous agenda that could raise taxes on almost one in three Wisconsinites and sunset Social Security and Medicare in five years. The Republican agenda would threaten the hard-earned benefits
WisDems: Republicans ring in Older Americans Month by betraying Wisconsin’s seniors
MADISON, Wis. – May marks the start of Older Americans Month and Republican politicians are ringing it in by pushing an agenda that could sunset Social Security and Medicare. Seniors from across the state have called the Republican agenda a “slap in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Spongy moth aerial spraying to begin in May
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat 17 western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, starting in mid to late May. Residents can expect to see and
NRSC: Cash bail opponent Mandela Barnes REFUSES to say if he still opposes cash bail
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senate hopeful Mandela Barnes refused to say if he still supports ending cash bail in a local TV interview. He was asked three times by the anchor if he still supports the elimination of cash bail. Barnes danced around the answer
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan on MSNBC
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke with Kristen Welker on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss additional aid for Ukraine and COVID, progressive priorities, and the upcoming midterm elections. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts
Dept. of Natural Resources: May is Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – May is Clean Air Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the accomplishments of the last year, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin. The DNR’s 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends Report shows that air quality
Evers campaign: Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council endorses Governor Tony Evers for reelection
DeForest, WI – Governor Tony Evers was endorsed by the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council while attending a tour of their Apprenticeship & Training Center. “Governor Evers ran in 2018 on a platform to invest in education, make health care more affordable,
Lasry campaign: Statement on reported Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade
Milwaukee — Alex Lasry released the following statement tonight following reports of a draft Supreme Court Opinion to Overturn Roe V. Wade: “Tonight’s news of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade is nothing short of an assault on women’s rights.