Americans for Contraception: Condemns Eric Hovde’s false and inflammatory claims on morning-after pill
Wisconsin Republican Senate nominee Hovde Falsely Claims the Morning-After Pill Is Abortion, Then Compares It to Narcotics Madison, Wisconsin – In case you missed it, at a luncheon on Wednesday, Wisconsin Republican Senate nominee Eric Hovde falsely claimed that the majority of
A Better Wisconsin Together: Condemns J.D. Vance spreading MAGA Project 2025 agenda in visit to Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — In response to GOP Senator J.D. Vance’s speech in Milwaukee today, A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp released the following statement: “From supporting a national abortion ban and voting against protecting IVF and marriage equality, to
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 hook and line sturgeon season opens Sept. 7
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2024 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place on certain waters from Sept. 7 through Sept. 30. All anglers looking to harvest a lake sturgeon must
UW-Madison: Thompson named vice chancellor for university relations
MADISON — Craig Thompson, a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience across local, county, state and federal levels, has been appointed vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Thompson, who has served as
Americans for Prosperity: On anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act, does Tammy Baldwin stand by her vote?
Madison, WI – On today’s anniversary of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding Wisconsinites that the historic inflation they’ve experienced in recent years is a product of the failed leadership of senators like Tammy Baldwin. Inflation has been
Dept. of Justice: Launches Missing Child Alert
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children. 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jesse James, Assemblywoman Shelia Stubbs
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol focuses efforts to stop impaired driving
As Labor Day weekend approaches, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors focus on preventing impaired driving as the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign gets underway. The special enforcement and education campaign unifies efforts from law enforcement agencies across
Harris campaign: In the states: VP Harris is lowering costs – Trump would spike them again
Today, on the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, local leaders and health care providers are fanning out across the battlegrounds to highlight Vice President Harris’ successful work to bring down prescription drug prices and warn voters about Donald Trump’s
Milwaukee County Transit System: Recommends pausing CONNECT 2 Bus Rapid Transit Project due to ongoing fiscal challenges
MILWAUKEE (August 16, 2024) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is recommending to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to pause the CONNECT 2 Bus Rapid Transit project due to a current lack of funding and ongoing fiscal challenges. The recommendation will
Gov. Evers: Announces WisDOT Secretary Thompson leaving Evers administration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11, 2024, to take a position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Gov. Evers also announced he
DNC: Biden-Harris administration takes historic action to make life saving medication more affordable for Wisconsinites— thanks to vice President Harris’ tiebreaking vote to pass the Inflation Reduction Act
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced the new prices for ten life-saving drugs, saving Medicare Part D beneficiaries between 40%-80% on prescription drug costs. In response, DNC Spokesperson Addy Toevs issued the following statement: “Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced another win
WisDems: On the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act
MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Four years ago, President Biden and Vice President Harris ran on a platform to invest in
Harris-Walz campaign: Ahead of JD Vance’s trip to Milwaukee, here are the questions Wisconsin voters need answers to
Hi all, JD Vance is appearing in Milwaukee for the first time since he accepted Trump’s vice presidential nomination. Vance will praise a convicted felon who defends the January 6 rioters, tried to overturn an election, made our country less
Building Back Together: Two years later, the Inflation Reduction Act continues to deliver for Wisconsinites
Biden-Harris Administration is working to implement the largest-ever investment in climate change mitigation, creating a fairer tax system, cutting costs for Wisconsin’s working families Washington, D.C. — Today, Building Back Together Executive Director Mayra Macías released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary
Harris-Walz campaign: Launches weekend of action to kick off Democratic National Convention
Weekend of Action will include over 2,800 events in battleground states, surrogates fanning out across the country Today, Team Harris-Walz is announcing a historic Weekend of Action to kick off the Democratic National Convention. Across battleground states, organizers, grassroots supporters,
WisDems: Western Wisconsin Democrats kick off 3rd district unity tour
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, Democrats in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District kicked off a two-day tour in western Wisconsin to energize voters and elect Democrats up and down the ticket in November. Democratic candidate for Congress Rebecca Cooke joined fellow primary candidates
DCCC: Bryan Steil opposed lowering costs of life-saving drugs for millions of Americans
As the Inflation Reduction Act delivers lower drug prices, Steil has repeatedly opposed the cost-saving legislation Today, the White House announced that they have negotiated down the cost of 10 prescription drugs under Medicare, which is expected to save taxpayers $6 billion and help
Cooke campaign: Following competitive primary, raises $200,000+ in first 24 hours as Democratic nominee in WI-03
CONTACTpress@cookeforwisconsin.com EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress (WI-03) announced that the campaign has raised over $200,000 in just 24 hours since winning the August 13th primary election. The day-long outpouring of support follows the campaign’s competitive primary in
Sen. Tomczyk: Calls out Meagan Wolfe for Town of Summit ballot debacle
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WisGop: Tammy Baldwin is weak and dangerously liberal on the border, surrogates in her ad are radical liberals
MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin’s latest ad is yet another example of a desperate career politician doing one thing in Washington and saying another thing during campaign season to hold onto power. For nearly three decades, Sen. Baldwin has voted against securing the