Voces de la Frontera Action: Condemns GOP platform embracing Trump’s extremist anti-immigrant agenda
(Milwaukee, July 9, 2024) – Voces de la Frontera Action strongly condemns the Republican National Committee’s racist and anti-immigrant platform, which echoes Donald Trump’s extreme policy agenda and record. This simplistic document reflects Trump’s bigotry and tone and perpetuates a
Washington County: To host ceremonial signing of Samaritan Campus sale
WEST BEND, WI –Washington County will host a brief ceremonial signing of the sale of the Samaritan Campus to EOM Healthcare Group tomorrow. County Executive Josh Schoemann, County Board Chair Jeff Schleif and EOM Healthcare Group owner Jacob Jeidel will sign
Rep. Steffen: Hearing puts spotlight on failures at DOC
Concerns over Wisconsin’s prison system continue to amplify Madison, WI— State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to today’s informational hearing on the Department of Corrections: “The issues plaguing the DOC can no longer be ignored.
Wied campaign: Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied raises Nearly $1 Million in Q2Wied campaign:
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied today announced raising nearly $1M in his first-ever fundraising quarter. Wied raised more than $919,000 across his fundraising committees, which include his campaign, victory committee, and LPAC. Wied had major figures in
MMAC: May Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee area economic indicators weakened in May, according to a Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) monthly report. Seven of 23 May indicators improved over year-ago levels, down from the 10 improvements posted in April. “After some positive
Jacque campaign: Current and former County Sheriffs endorse André Jacque for Congress
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement by three additional Northeast Wisconsin Republican county sheriffs: Oconto County Sheriff Todd Skarban, Shawano County Sheriff George Lenzner, and Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig; bringing his
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants. The 2023 report summarizes compliance
Protect Our Care WI: New Navigator Polling shows deep opposition For MAGA Republicans’ “Project 2025” health care agenda
New Navigator polling finds that Americans deeply oppose the health care policies in Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a second Trump term. Specifically, 83 percent oppose removing protections for people with pre-existing conditions, 81 percent oppose putting a new
Coalition to March on the RNC: Condemns judge’s decision to reject our argument
Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC is gathered here today to condemn the court’s decision to reject our claim that the city is infringing on our First Amendment rights. What we have seen happen in Milwaukee
Shankland campaign: Releases 7th TV ad, focused on democracy
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her seventh ad across TV and multiple mediums in advance of the August 13 Democracy primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ad highlights Shankland’s defense of voting rights in
JFC Democrats: Praise Biden-Harris Administration for investment in biohealth tech hub, condemn continued GOP funding delays
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved matching funds for the Biden-Harris administration’s $49 million grant to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub. This funding will support a coalition of 15 organizations dedicated to advancing personalized healthcare in the state.
Ratcliff campaign: Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney endorses Melissa Ratcliff for State Senate
Former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney has endorsed Rep. Melissa Ratcliff for Wisconsin State Senate in the new Senate District 16. He is one of more than 100 current and former elected leaders in Senate District 16 publicly endorsing Ratcliff,
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Slams GOP Approps members for blatant LGBTQ+ discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, delivered remarks at the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations markup after the Republican majority refused to fund one of his community projects solely because it
Boese campaign: Scott Walker endorses Lesli Boese for Waukesha County DA
Former Governor Scott Walker announced his endorsement of Lesli Boese for Waukesha County District Attorney on the Dan O’Donnell show this morning. “Lesli Boese has served Waukesha County with distinction as a prosecutor for nearly 30 years. She has the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Chart Energy and Chemicals renews Tier 2 participation in Green Tier
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with Chart Energy and Chemicals (Chart) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The agreement with Chart is a continuation of the original Tier 2 contract signed in
DNC: Launches 57 branded buses in MKE that make stakes of 2024 election clear ahead of Republican National Convention
Ahead of the Republican National Convention kicking off next week, the Democratic National Committee is going on the offensive early – rolling out seven new bus wraps that will run on 57 buses around Milwaukee; making sure voters in every corner
Rep. Anderson: Once again named Conservation Champion
Once again, Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) has been named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. During the session, Rep. Anderson has supported legislation to address PFAS contamination, improve flood resilience, support clean air, protect farmland preservation, and improve shoreline
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety holds Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification trainings around the state this summer
MADISON, Wis. – This summer the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) is offering regional trainings to Wisconsin schools on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) to improve crisis response readiness. The procedures
Dept. of Transportation: Take simple steps to eliminate tragedies caused by reckless driving
Reckless driving puts everyone on and near the road in danger. Excessive speed, distracted driving and aggressive driving are just a few of the reckless behaviors that threaten the safety of our roadways. Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State
H.O.T. Government: Civic duty and accountability at Glendale, Wisconsin election facility
Racine, WI – On the morning of July 2, 2024, Jim Spodick, Peter Bernegger (ElectionWatch.info), and Harry Wait were present at the Glendale facility located at 5909 N. Milwaukee River Rd, Glendale, WI, to ensure the integrity of the election