Weekly GOP radio address: Constitutional questions on your August ballot
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240802gopaddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, proudly representing the 19th Senate District in East-Central Wisconsin. On August 13th, Wisconsinites face a choice: should money that comes into this state be efficiently spent by the folks who are closest to
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers kicks off the 173rd Wisconsin State Fair, celebrating 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240802demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address kicking off the first day of the 173rd Wisconsin State Fair and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff. Today, at the opening ceremonies of the Wisconsin
Cooke campaign: Calls on Shankland to answer for troubling record on healthcare
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Alex Obolensky, campaign manager for Rebecca Cooke for Congress, released the following statement: We are incredibly disappointed that Katrina Shankland has chosen to attack the broad coalition of support for Rebecca’s campaign and taken this race negative in
Innovative Services Inc.: Local leaders are applauding funding support for long-term care service providers and their workforce
On Aug. 1, 2024, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he is directing the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) to invest more than $250 million in funding already designated for home and community-based services (HCBS) to create and fund
Competitiveness Coalition: Releases survey data in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Today, the Competitiveness Coalition, chaired by former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown, released new survey data conducted among likely voters in Wisconsin. Key findings include: Top three issues for voters include: Inflation (24%) Threats to American democracy (16%)
USDA NASS: Wisconsin honey bee colonies
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WisDems: Poll shows Derrick Van Orden could be a one-term Congressman
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Examiner revealed that a new poll shows Rep. Derrick Van Orden will face an uphill battle to be reelected in the 3rd District this November. Van Orden, who spends more time bullying people on social media and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to pass bipartisan tax cut for Wisconsin families and businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, House-passed legislation that would cut taxes for Wisconsin parents by expanding the Child Tax Credit, support Wisconsin manufacturers that invest in American innovation,
Harris campaign: Wisconsin Democratic state legislators endorse Vice President Harris
Today, 43 additional Wisconsin Democratic elected officials, including Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President – building on the groundswell of endorsements Vice President Harris received
WisDems: ICYMI: Gov. Evers on WTMJ’s Political Power Hour: GOP “are trying to pull a fast one” with two Constitutional amendments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Steve Scaffidi on WTMJ’s Political Power Hour to urge voters to reject legislative Republicans’ power grab and vote NO on the August 13 ballot questions. Gov. Evers spoke about how quick action during the COVID-19
House Accountability War Room: As Derrick Van Orden returns home for an early summer break, constituents deserve answers for his support of Project 2025 priorities
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is giving Rep. Van Orden an extra long summer break with Congress recessing earlier than planned. As Rep. Van Orden returns to Wisconsin, there are three important questions he must answer for his constituents who
Universities of Wisconsin: President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7. Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire
Gov. Evers: Announces first payments to Wisconsin counties and municipalities under historic shared revenue increases
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) has distributed the first round of increased payments to counties and municipalities under the historic shared revenue legislation signed by the governor in June 2023. This distribution marks a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Become a community scientist by surveying wildlife for the Wisconsin DNR
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1. These surveys are designed to measure the
Washington County Republican Party: Save America Rally planned featuring PragerU’s Wil Witt
SLINGER, Wis. (August 1, 2024) — The Washington County Republican Party is pleased to announce the Save America Rally is planned from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 at Sterling Chalet, 1271 Hwy. 175, Hubertus. Organizers say the event’s
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support and grow Wisconsin’s livestock farming and meat processing industry
Legislation modeled off of Baldwin’s successful Dairy Business Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Meat Business Innovation Act (MBIA) of 2024 to support farmers, ranchers and small- and medium-sized processors through technical assistance and grants to
Gov. Evers: Attends Wisconsin State Fair opening ceremonies, proclaims “Cream Puff Day” to celebrate 100th anniversary of the original cream puff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today attended the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, where the governor announced he is proclaiming Aug. 10, 2024, as “Cream Puff Day” across the state of Wisconsin
WisDems: NEW: Eric Hovde’s hedge fund stashed almost $1 billion in Cayman Islands tax haven
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the American Journal News broke the news that Eric Hovde managed almost $1 billion in the Cayman Islands, an infamous tax haven. Offshore tax havens like the Cayman Islands allow hedge fund investors and managers to avoid paying their fair
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative Actions July 2024
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2024 Media Hall of Fame Honorees
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2024. “Our Hall of Fame keeps getting better and better,” said Maryann Lazarski, press club