Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: It’s moving season! DATCP issues tips on top complaint category
MADISON, Wis. – August is here, which means landlords and tenants throughout Wisconsin – especially in college communities – are busy with rental housing move-ins and move-outs. In 2023, disputes between landlords and tenants resulted in 2,208 complaints to the
Cooke campaign: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez endorses Rebecca Cooke’s campaign for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). A freshman member widely known for her stunning upset victory against Joe Kent in a Republican district and currently serving as Co-Chair of the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes Fall 2024 hunting and trapping forecasts
MMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting outlook for a variety of popular game species. These forecasts outline what hunters and trappers across the state can expect while
Keep Our Republic: Receives Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award from the American Bar Association
Keep Our Republic (KOR) is honored to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award by the American Bar Association (ABA) Task Force for American Democracy. This prestigious recognition highlights KOR’s commitment to
Goodwin campaign: Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. officially releases revised plan for Northridge revitalization in Assembly District 12
Milwaukee, WI – August 5, 2024 – Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr., a dedicated leader with a vision to revitalize Northridge in Assembly District 12, is proud to announce the official release of his revised plan to constituents. In 2023, Goodwin
WisGOP: Hosts grand opening of Hispanic Outreach Office in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) hosted the grand opening of its Hispanic Outreach Office with RPW Chairman Brian Schimming, State Representative Jessie Rodriguez, and Chairman of the Republican Party of Milwaukee County
Wied campaign: Releases NEW ad featuring message from President Donald J. Trump
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied released a new ad today featuring a message from President Trump for Wisconsin Republicans. President Trump is urging Wisconsin voters to support Tony Wied for Congress on August 13th and telling RINO Roger Roth
Baldwin campaign: Launches “Women for Tammy” coalition
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, today in Madison Tammy Baldwin launched “Women for Tammy,” a coalition of Wisconsin women who are highlighting the importance of women’s voices this Election Day. “I’m so proud to launch ‘Women for Tammy,’
WisDems: U.S. Rep. Van Orden’s endless summer vacation continues
LA CROSSE, Wis. — With Mike Johnson and House Republicans jetting off from DC for their summer vacation a week early, Derrick Van Orden is eschewing town halls with his constituents in favor of political events—once again putting political photo ops and
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement of release of footage regarding 6/20 chase and shooting
Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, August 2nd, 2024, MPD released the footage of a car chase that occurred on June 20th, 2024. The car chase ended with an officer-involved shooting off of I-43. The police chase began at roughly 2:30pm
Shankland campaign: Democrats show a united front against Rebecca Cooke’s disturbing, false attacks against Katrina Shankland
STEVENS POINT, WI – In response to candidate Rebecca Cooke’s false, desperate attacks on State Rep. Katrina Shankland’s record, Democrats have united around the truth. Cooke has accepted $170,000 in support from an out-of-state, conservative-funded, and Blue Dog-aligned PAC, Welcome PAC,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins bill preventing WHO from spending American tax dollars on pandemic treaties
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eleven of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act. The legislation would stop the United States from entering any
WisDems: On VP Harris securing the Democratic nomination
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the necessary delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Vice President Kamala Harris made clear twelve days
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Public testing of voting equipment can begin Saturday
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding media members and the public that the window for public testing of electronic voting equipment for the Aug. 13 Partisan Primary Election commences on Saturday, Aug. 3. Testing must occur prior
U.S. Reps. Steil, Fitzgerald: Lead effort to provide support to Rock River Health Center
WASHINGTON (August 02, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) today requested Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC) be considered for a grant opportunity that will help RRCC sustain, expand, and advance needed primary health care access
USDA NASS: Wisconsin cash rent and land values
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3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin: Statement regarding recent PAC involvement in the primary campaign
The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin are troubled by an out-of district PAC spending money to attack our primary candidates. We fully support a strong and robust primary with spirited debate on all sides. We expect substantive differences between
City of Milwaukee Common Council: First LGBTQ Historic Landmark in State History to be erected August 5
The Black Nite Brawl occurred August 5, 1961 when Josie Carter, a young Black transgender woman, stood up for her community and protected their space when homophobic bullies arrived to harass the bar’s patrons. At the time, the Black Nite (located just
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backed home energy rebates program launches in Wisconsin lowering families’ utility bills
Baldwin applauds new program funded through Inflation Reduction Act to provide energy rebates to families WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the launch of a program funded through the Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower families’ utility bills by
Sen. Smith, Reps. Doyle, Billings and Emerson: Statement
As Democrats in the State Legislature, we have fought year after year to expand BadgerCare and ensure that no Wisconsinite goes without the healthcare they need. In the face of staunch opposition from the Republican-led Legislature, our colleague, State Rep.