U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on announcement of 232 tariff agreement with United Kingdom
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement regarding the announcement of an agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (U.K.) to lift Section 232 steel tariffs on the U.K.: “I commend President Biden, Secretary Raimondo, and
WisDems: Celebrate National Ag Day
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in celebration of National Agriculture Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in support of the work Democrats are doing for Wisconsin’s farms: “As we celebrate National Ag Day, we are
Nelson Campaign: Former Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson endorses Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate
Appleton, Wis. – Former Democratic presidential candidate and best-selling author Marianne Williamson on Monday announced her endorsement of Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, saying that, “Tom is the candidate with the truest progressive vision
Orden Campaign: Derrick Van Orden endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The Republican Jewish Coalition announced this morning their endorsements of 14 candidates in key races around the country, including Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District as one of the only 4 challengers receiving an
Hesselbein Campaign: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District board members endorse Hesselbein
MIDDLETON – Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Board of Education members Bob Green, Bob Hesselbein, Sheila Dahmen Hibner, Minza Karim, Paul Kinne, Simrnjit Seerha and Gail Shepler today announced their endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. “Dianne
Milwaukee DSA: Supervisor candidate Eric Rorholm statement on misspelled name on ballots
MILWAUKEE, WI – Eric Rorholm, progressive candidate for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in District 3, issued a statement following news that his name was misspelled on all District 3 ballots. “I want to thank elections administrators from both
Nelson Campaign: ICYMI, Spectrum News 1, “Tom Nelson Looks to pull off an upset in US Senate race”
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson was featured on Spectrum News 1 for his grassroots campaign that is poised to pull off an upset like Russ Feingold. Nelson’s focus on workers and
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Governor Tony Evers for 2022 re-election
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement endorsing Tony Evers for Wisconsin Governor in the 2022 election: “Governor Evers understands the critical role strong unions and collective bargaining play in a just and healthy economy. As
Milwaukee Common Council: On the passing of Madame Secretary Madeleine Albright
We are saddened at the passing of Madeleine Albright, also known as “Madame Secretary,” as she was the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. Madeleine Albright had a superb intellect and an iron will, and she gave
Rep. Neubauer: Congratulates Rep. Billings on election as Vice Caucus Chair
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted to elect Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) as Vice Caucus Chair. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “Congratulations to my colleague Rep. Jill Billings on her
Protect Our Care: New video, President Obama partners with Protect Our Care to surprise health care storytellers
WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care and NowThis are releasing a new video featuring former President Barack Obama to celebrate the growing success of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on its 12 year anniversary. During a FaceTime call, President Obama
Johnson campaign: Mayor Cavalier Johnson supports dropboxes
MILWAUKEE—The following is a statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson: “It’s sad to see my former colleague fall into the abyss of conspiracy theories. “Dropboxes are a secure and convenient way for people to cast their ballots. We need to increase
Lasry campaign: Goes after Ron Johnson’s long history of coddling Russia
U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on SEC climate disclosure proposal
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on the Security and Exchange Commission’s Climate Disclosure Proposal. “The SEC’s proposal to require public companies to make climate-related disclosures is yet another example of the Commission’s overreach under Chairman Gary Gensler.
Marquette University: Announces Golden Eagle Advantage bridge program with Cristo Rey Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee have announced the Golden Eagle Advantage, a bridge program that establishes a clear path for students from Cristo Rey to attend Marquette. The Golden Eagle Advantage allows Cristo
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins Mayor Rhodes-Conway to announce federal funding of men’s homeless shelter
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to announce new federal funding for a new men’s homeless shelter in Madison. This critical shelter received $2,000,000 in funding through the recently passed government funding bill. Rep. Mark Pocan said, “I
Dept. of Health Services: DHS releases findings from statewide listening sessions about opioid settlement funds
Following a review of public feedback from listening sessions and an online survey in January on the best uses of funding received through national settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturers, the Department of Health Services (DHS) will begin finalizing its plan to
Godlewski Campaign: It’s National Agriculture Day, and Sarah Godlewski’s got a comprehensive plan for rural Wisconsin
MADISON – National Agriculture Day is a time to reflect on the important role that agriculture plays in providing our food, products, clothes, and more. Wisconsin has a long and proud history of farming — family farmers are the heart of
WisDems: Fact Sheet, Biggest threat to Wisconsinites’ health care is Ron Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson first ran for the Senate in 2010 on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act, and after multiple failed attempts he continues to double down on fulfilling his self-serving agenda of ripping health care
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Commerce Committee passes bipartisan legislation introduced by Baldwin to ease U.S. export shipping backlogs, boost Wisconsin exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act out of the Commerce Committee, and the legislation is now headed to the Senate Floor. Senator Baldwin co-sponsors the bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Amy Klobuchar