Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement from President Stephanie Bloomingdale on the death of Jonathan Brostoff
On behalf of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, I would like to express our deepest sadness at the passing yesterday of Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. He was a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for the rights of working Wisconsinites. As a
Voters of Tomorrow: Surpasses 30 million contacts as students form long lines to vote in battleground states
PHILADELPHIA — Voters of Tomorrow, the largest Gen Z-led voter outreach organization in the country, today surpassed 30 million direct contacts to young people in 2024, including more than 26.8 million texts and 3.2 million calls. As Gen Z voters turn out in droves
UW-Stout: Cybersecurity program director receives national Visionary Academic Leadership Award
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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on passing of Jonathan Brostoff
I was saddened to learn of the loss of Jonathan Brostoff. Wisconsin, Milwaukee and the causes he championed are far better off for his tireless and effective work. The care he showed to everyone around him and his dedication to
Sen. Johnson: Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
MADISON – Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement regarding the passing of former colleague and friend, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff: “Losing Jonathan hurts, and I know I share this sentiment with many people whose lives he touched. He was such a
WiSys: ‘Forward Agriculture’ project moves to next round in NSF award process
MADISON, Wis. – A coalition led by the WiSys Technology Foundation Inc., which serves Wisconsin’s comprehensive universities in ways that include technology transfer, intellectual property protection and startup business incubation, has been invited to take part in the next stage
WisDems: The case against Eric Hovde: Why Wisconsin voters will reject the jerk from California tonight
MADISON, Wis. — For the past eighteen months, Wisconsinites have learned about California bank owner Eric Hovde, his laundry list of insulting comments about everyday people, his conflicts of interest that would compromise him in the Senate, and his out-of-touch agenda
DNC: Launches final ‘I Will Vote’ ad campaign, bringing voter information to thousands of screens across battlegrounds
With just hours remaining in the 2024 presidential election cycle, the DNC is meeting voters where they are in critical neighborhoods across the country. The DNC is launching final investments for billboards, mobile billboards, kiosks on campuses, and digital ads in convenience
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Thanks voters for their participation
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to take a moment at the end of what many would classify as the most divisive, uncivil, and at times vile, political season in a generation to thank the voters of the
Gov. Evers: Statement on passing of Milwaukee Ald. and Former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on the death of Milwaukee Ald. and former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff: “Jonathan’s passing is a tragedy to all who knew him and for the many whose lives have been bettered because of
Rep. Haywood: Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff
MADISON, Wis. – “I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. Today we grieve the loss of a beloved leader, advocate, friend, husband, and father. “I had the pleasure of serving with Jonathan for two terms
WEC: Last-minute reminders ahead of Tuesday’s election
MADISON – The 2024 General Election is almost here! The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing the following reminders for voters: If you’re planning to go to the polls on Tuesday, you can check the WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov website to verify your registration status,
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins bipartisan coalition condemning possible violence in response to election results
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in condemning any potential violence related to upcoming election results. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)’s statement emphasizes the importance of civic engagement
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Grassley, Cardin in call for POTUS to engage on stalled U.S.-China adoptions
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in urging President Biden to stand up for families navigating the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) decision to
WisDems: Statement on Milwaukee RNC lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed in Milwaukee by the Republican National Committee: “This new lawsuit from Trump’s allies is nothing more than a press release to make
WisDems: Remember Jonathan Brostoff and Terry Witkowski
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following news of the passing of Milwaukee Common Council Member and former Wisconsin State Assemblyman Jonathan Brostoff and former Milwaukee Alderman Terry Witkowski: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin
PROFS: Statement on the recommendations of the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the UW System
The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System, led by Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), has been working since July to consider how and whether to rethink how four-year public higher education works in the
WisGOP and RNC: Deliver historic election integrity operation
MADISON, Wis. – This Tuesday, voters across Wisconsin will head to the polls and cast their ballots. After more than a year of preparation, the Republican Party of Wisconsin and the Republican National Committee have assembled a battle-tested and well-trained team
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Statement on the passing of Jonathan Brostoff
Milwaukee Jewish Federation mourns the passing of City of Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff – Zichrono livracha: May his memory be a blessing. Jonathan was a dedicated and passionate Milwaukeean, a proud member and advocate of the Jewish community and a champion
American Majority Action: Knocks 500,000 doors to get out the vote
November 4, 2024 – With record numbers of early voters in Wisconsin, American Majority Action (AMA) has just surpassed 500,000 knocks on the doors of targeted voters in Wisconsin, having over 100,000 live door conversations. AMA has led the effort