Weekly Dem address: Gov. Evers highlights $50 million to improve rural roads, support Wisconsin’s farmers and agricultural industries
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240726demaddress.m4a MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the recent announcement of nearly $50 million in state investments through the new Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) to help support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties. The projects
Harris Campaign: Local Wisconsinites highlight Vice President Harris’ fight for Wisconsin and slam Trump’s Project 2025 agenda
Today, local leaders and community members in Wausau and Green Bay came together to support Kamala Harris for President, highlighting the stark contrast between her positive vision for the future and Trump’s draconian Project 2025 agenda. This comes on the heels
WisDems: On GOP CD-8 Primary Debate
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the debate held today by dark money group Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce for GOP primary candidates in the Eighth Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Tony Wied and Andre Jacque
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congress starts August recess early after extreme Republican-backed proposals stall spending bills
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressional Republicans announced they are beginning their August recess today, adjourning until September after extreme Republican-backed proposals stalled progress on multiple spending bills. Multiple appropriations packages have failed to even be brought
Sen. Jacque: Victory for Constitutional rights in Green Bay Mayor’s City Hall snooping scandal
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in response to the settlement of the Green Bay City Hall snooping case against Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s administration. “This is a landmark win for protecting
Defend Democracy Project: Top political, legal and academic voices come together to sound alarm about the growing threat of autocracy in America
WISCONSIN – This week leading thinkers from across the ideological spectrum joined hundreds of Americans for a day-long summit, Autocracy in America: A Warning and A Response. The past few weeks have made it clear that there is an urgent need
Sen. LeMahieu: Green Bay Mayor agrees to no further illegal spying after costing city taxpayers more than $500,000
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding a settlement announcement with the City of Green Bay after Mayor Eric Genrich illegally recorded citizens’ conversations in City Hall: “Mayor Genrich broke state and federal laws and
Rep. Emerson: Welcomes U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s “HSHS Act”
MADISON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”). Under this proposal, hospital systems planning to close would be required to notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and
International Cranes Foundation: Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes to hold its first meeting next week
July 25, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – The Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center (N7725
Gov. Evers: Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” aimed at protecting communities from abrupt hospital closures
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his support for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s (D-Wisconsin) “Hospital Stability and Health Services Act” (“HSHS Act”) and thanked her for introducing the legislation, which is aimed at protecting communities from abrupt hospital closures
Rep. Maxey: Proud of New Berlin Common Council’s vote to ban drop boxes
New Berlin, Wisc.— On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the New Berlin Common Council voted unanimously to ban ballot drop boxes in the City of New Berlin. This decision follows the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling to allow counties and municipalities to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces HSHS Act to protect communities from hospital closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect communities from sudden hospital closures that interrupt care and leave patients without access to the essential services they need to stay healthy. The Hospital Stability and Health Services
Harris campaign: Trump’s Project 2025 puts over half a million Wisconsin Medicaid recipients at risk
According to a new analysis of Project 2025, Donald Trump’s second-term authoritarian playbook, MAGA extremists plan to slash Medicaid for millions of Americans by imposing “lifetime caps” on Medicaid coverage. Trump’s extreme plan would have an outsized impact on Wisconsin, threatening
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Endorses Dora Drake for State Senate
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MPS: Launches website to gather feedback, share information about long-range facilities master plan
(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support
Climate Action Campaign: The Clean Energy REVolution Tour to roll into Wisconsin to tout local climate and clean energy progress
Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims
A Better Wisconsin Together: It’s been 100 days of GOP legislators denying healthcare access, clean water for Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance
WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites call for a no vote on the August 13th Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs. See what they’re saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Protest and Vigil for D’Vontaye Mitchell
WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice. WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee