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
DNC, Biden-Harris Campaign: Announce plans to hold Trump accountable for his dangerous Project 2025 agenda at the RNC
Democrats to launch a significant six-figure investment in out-of-home advertising across the city and host daily press conference in Milwaukee headlined by key surrogates The DNC and Biden-Harris campaign are announcing plans to hold Donald Trump and the rest of
Shankland campaign: Kathleen Vinehout, former State Senator for SD 31, endorses Shankland for Congress
STEVENS POINT, WI – Kathleen Vinehout, who represented Western Wisconsin’s 31st State Senate District from 2007 to 2019, has endorsed State Rep. Katrina Shankland against incumbent Derrick Van Orden for the state’s 3rd Congressional District. During her term, Vinehout represented 8
We All Belong: MICAH Rally for Democracy and Rev. Al Sharpton
Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) announces cancellation of Rev. Al Sharpton’s speaking engagement with MICAH’s We All Belong Rally for Democracy on Sunday. Rev. Sharpton instead will offer eulogy for Dvontaye Mitchell in Milwaukee. This disappointing change will not
Wisconsin Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death in Racine County, Wis.
VILLAGE of CALEDONIA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the Village of Caledonia, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024. At approximately
House Accountability War Room: Derrick Van Orden votes with MAGA extremists to undermine faith in American elections
WASHINGTON — In response to Rep. Van Orden voting with extreme MAGA House Republicans on a bill to falsely cast doubt in the integrity of our elections (H.R. 8281), House Accountability War Room spokesperson Zac Petkanas issued the following statement: “Today, Rep. Van Orden joined the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Issues statement on the passage of the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 8281). “American elections are for American citizens only,” said Steil. “As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I have worked to improve election
Dept. of Justice: Texas woman sentenced to 5 years for kickback scheme
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Sarah Doherty, 35, Stephenville, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 5 years in federal prison for wire fraud
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to restore integrity in federal elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of H.R. 8281 – the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and utilize in-person identification when registering an individual
Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: Adopts resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Representative Assembly voted to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire on all sides of the war in Gaza. The MTEA is the union representing more than 5,600 public education workers in
AFP-WI: Announces new round of legislative endorsements
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced three new endorsements for the State Assembly, ahead of the Wisconsin primary elections in August. As the state’s premier grassroots organization, AFP is committed to advancing economic prosperity, education freedom, and good