U.S. Sen. Johnson: Calls out corrupt experts on COVID origins
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing titled, Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence. The senator questioned one of the authors of the March
Voces de la Frontera Action: Applauds Biden’s executive order granting path to citizenship for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and DACA recipients
(Milwaukee, June 18, 2024) – Today, President Biden announced an executive action to expand parole in place for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years and are, as of June 17th, married to U.S.
Rep. Stubbs: Delivers remarks at state capitol Juneteenth flag raising
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs delivered remarks at the raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand beside Governor Evers and other
Racine Recall Committee: To address troubling findings from Robin Vos’s challenge response
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WisDems: Donald Trump tries to break another promise
MADISON, Wis. — Today, reporting from the New York Times revealed Donald Trump made preliminary plans to stay in Chicago at his failing Trump Hotel and Tower during the Republican National Convention, rather than in Milwaukee. These plans flew in the face of commitments from Republicans to stay
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to help Wisconsin workers hurt by offshoring
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which provides crucial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs, or had their hours or wages reduced, as a result of
Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump planning to ditch Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention
Statement from Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager and longtime Milwaukeean Garren Randolph in response to new reporting that Donald Trump was planning to stay in Chicago at the Trump Tower during the Republican National Convention, even after the RNC promised to keep the
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement from Chamber President on President Biden’s executive actions impacting Dreamers
MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden announced executive actions that will impact beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and certain other immigrants to the U.S. Specifically, the orders will ease the work visa process for DACA recipients
Forward Latino: Applauds President Joe Biden’s executive action that will reunite families and provide DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in 29 states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, was present at the White House today during the historic announcement on immigration by President
Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order raising flag at State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #230, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fifth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as “Juneteenth” throughout
Sen. Carpenter: Named Conservation Champion
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) was named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He issued the following statement: “I’m honored to be recognized as a Conservation Champion and to earn a 100 percent score on the Conservation Scorecard.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Says MAGA Agenda has no home in Badger State
MADISON, Wis. — As convicted felon Donald Trump brings his MAGA roadshow to the Badger State this afternoon, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of step Trump’s radical agenda is with the future that hardworking Wisconsin families want
Biden campaign: Local leaders call out Donald Trump for Foxconn and broken promises to Wisconsinites ahead of Racine event
Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Racine, local Racine leaders and community members held a press conference slamming Trump for his record of failure – from the Foxconn project in the city to the tens of thousands of jobs
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and Coalition reach $700 million agreement against Johnson and Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. “Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Second round of endorsements for fall election
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their second round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents.
WisDems: Brad Schimel wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel wants to take away access to health care for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have been able to access affordable coverage for themselves and their families through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last year alone, the
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Stevens Point Common Council unanimously passes resolution committing the city to 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050
STEVENS POINT – Last night, the Stevens Point Common Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution committing the city to 100 percent clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050. The passage of this resolution is thanks to the support and
Wisconsin for Environmental Justice: Big Oil costs Wisconsin taxpayers $16.7 billion through 2040
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin for Environmental Justice says it’s time for state and local officials to take action to make “Big Oil” pay their fair share after a new study shows that Wisconsin taxpayers face at least $16.7 billion in costs
RNC: Statement on Trump’s Wisconsin visit today
“Thousands of Wisconsinites are going to gather in Racine to show their support for President Donald J. Trump. In less than one month, tens of thousands will gather in Wisconsin as President Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination. His America First
RSLC: Statement
“Joe Biden continues to send mixed messages to the American people on illegal immigration, which will only force state Republicans to step up and take further action while the border crisis rages on,” said RSLC Deputy Communications Director Mason Di Palma. “No