WisDems: On new ballot drop box guidance
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s unanimous vote to adopt guidance regarding the use of safe and secure absentee ballot drop boxes, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Fueled by Donald Trump’s lies about
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas turn over records on inadmissible travelers at U.S. airports
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability
MKE 2024 Host Committee: Smashes fundraising goals
Milwaukee — The Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee offered a fundraising update today, announcing that they have raised over $85 million, smashing all initial fundraising goals. The total represents a record amount raised by any Host Committee for a Republican convention in
Rep. Sapik: Statement public hearing on Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Madison, WI – Earlier this week, I attended the State Assembly Committee on Corrections public hearing. The invited speakers provided testimony from current and former correctional staff, family members of prisoners who have passed away while incarcerated, and a former
IRG: In election year, Wisconsinites focused on kitchen table issues
THE NEWS: In polling commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government ahead of next week’s Republican National Convention, the people of Wisconsin make clear what issues are their top priorities. THE QUOTE: “Wisconsinites are focused on the issues that impact their daily
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Victory Fund PAC announces 2024 candidate endorsements
(Brookfield, WI) – Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of twenty-six candidates for federal/state/local office in the
Lowlands Group: Restaurants open, offering specials RNC week
$5 Lowlands Brewing Collaborative biers at Café Benelux; Discount for first responders and security personnel WHAT: Lowlands Group’s eight Wisconsin restaurants will be open regular hours and ready to welcome out-of-town visitors and locals next week. Known for their
Sen. Stafsholt: Calls for audit of DNR fish and wildlife accounts
New Richmond, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt is calling for a comprehensive audit of the Fish and Wildlife accounts in Wisconsin, including Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson expenditures tied to federal excise taxes on hunting, fishing and firearms purchases. This comes in response to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Upcoming Milwaukee-Area DNR facility and property closures
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that several Milwaukee-area facilities and properties will have full or partial closures over the next two months due to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Wisconsin State Fair.
ACLU of Wisconsin: Reminds law enforcement agencies of responsibility to respect protesters’ rights during RNC
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin today sent a letter to leaders of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) reminding them of their responsibility to respect the constitutional rights of Republican National Convention demonstrators,
Milwaukee County, Waukesha County: Unveil enhanced emergency communication system to promote public safety
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County and Waukesha County are announcing new enhancements to the region’s public safety and emergency communication infrastructure through the transition to the Wisconsin Public Safety Network (WiPSN). WiPSN is a radio network that helps first responders stay connected
WCMA: Applauds Senate action to fund dairy innovation, H5N1 response
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the United States Senate Appropriations Committee to boost funding for key dairy priorities, including nutrition programs, agricultural research, and the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII). The Senate proposal for Fiscal Year
WI National Guard: Medical team takes on unique mission during JRTC training rotation
Walking into an empty medical clinic and getting it up and running in under three hours is no easy task, but a group of Soldiers — primarily from the Wisconsin National Guard’s 135th Medical Company — who came to the
WILL: Denounces proposed federal effort to allocate kidney transplants based on race
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has submitted a “Public Comment” condemning a newly proposed federal rule that would incentivize a racially discriminatory prioritization of organ transplant access and services.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Xiong campaign: Raises over $80k in first fundraising deadline of the cycle
WAUSAU, WI – The Yee for WI campaign announces raising over $80,000 in individual contributions. “From the beginning of this campaign I have been blown away by the support we have received across the 85th,” said Xiong. “We collected more
WisDems: REMINDER: 4 days until Eric Hovde is forced to come clean with Wisconsinites about his financial entanglements & mounting conflicts of interest
MADISON, Wis. — Four days from now, Eric Hovde’s personal financial disclosure will be released, and Wisconsinites will get to see the depth of Hovde’s financial entanglements and conflicts of interest. While Hovde has kept the truth about his finances hidden from
Rep. Todd Novak: Honored to receive Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award
MADISON –Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) has been recognized by the Wisconsin Counties Association for legislative work related to local government on several key issues. Yesterday, Marcie Rainbolt and Chelsea Shanks from the Wisconsin Counties Association presented the “Outstanding Legislator Award”
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces new regional secretary’s directors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three new regional Secretary’s Directors, effective July 14. Connie Antonuk will be the new Secretary’s Director for the Northeast region, Jill Schoen for the West Central region, and Shelly Allness
Lyerly campaign: Democratic candidate for WI-08, raises nearly $1 Million with over 20,000 grassroots donors
Second quarter fundraising reflects strong local and national interest in hotly disputed contest for open seat in swing state (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is announcing an impressive second quarter,
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Madison voters and voting rights advocates celebrate victory following the Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstatement of ballot drop boxes, host “Unlock the Drop Box” rally
By a vote of 4-3, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to reinstateballot drop boxes, increasing access to the ballot box for Wisconsinites ahead of the 2024 elections. MADISON, WI: Voting rights advocates joined Madison voters in celebration of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s