Milwaukee Common Council members: Seeking information on fatal shooting during RNC, details on convention-related arrests, economic impact
A group of Common Council members led by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is seeking information from city officials and partners about the police-involved shooting that left a Milwaukee man dead during the Republican National Convention (RNC) – as well as information about
End Domestic Abuse WI: Expresses concerns about upcoming funding cuts and impact on survivors following Supreme Court decision on homelessness
Madison – July 23, 2024 – Following the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) expressed concerns about the impact of the decision on survivors of domestic violence (DV) in Wisconsin
Agard campaign: Melissa Agard hosts Labor Roundtable
Madison – Today Senator Melissa Agard, a candidate for Dane County Executive, hosted a roundtable with labor leaders across Dane County. Councils and leadership from Dane County Labor organizations have overwhelmingly endorsed Agard’s candidacy for County Executive (endorsements listed below). Senator
Shankland campaign: Rebecca Cooke backs out of final TV debate
STEVENS POINT, WI — This week, despite ongoing calls from State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Rebecca Cooke has declined the final opportunity to participate in a televised broadcast debate in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.
Boese campaign: DA Candidate responds to false attack ads
Waukesha County District Attorney candidate Lesli Boese released the following statement on Mike Thurston’s dishonest radio ad: As a career prosecutor, I have handled every type of crime on the books – drug crimes, sexual assaults, homicides, and everything in
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases additional preliminary finding on assassination attempt of former President Trump
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an additional preliminary finding regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senator reported that eight shell casings were found near the body of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks according
Climate Power: Vice President Harris’ visit to Milwaukee highlights what’s at stake in November: 300,000+ clean energy jobs and hundreds of environmental protections
Milwaukee, WI — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first stop as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president to Wisconsin, which stands to lose $940.7 million in investments and 1,962 clean energy jobs if Trump wins the presidency in
3rd Congressional Democrats of Wisconsin: Condemn U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s calls for President Biden to step down.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden has recently called for President Biden to step down or, barring that, for Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office. The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn this
AFP-WI: On Kamala’s visit to Milwaukee: Nothing’s changed for Wisconsinites
Milwaukee, WI – Today, as Vice President Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin for her fifth time this year, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Despite any changes at the top of the Democratic ticket, nothing has changed for Wisconsinites.
NRSC: Baldwin endorses the radical Harris agenda
After weeks of hiding from Joe Biden and making up “scheduling conflicts” to avoid appearing onstage with the president, Tammy Baldwin reappeared today to join Kamala Harris in Wisconsin after endorsing her earlier this week. NRSC Statement: “By endorsing San Francisco radical Kamala Harris, Tammy
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2024. District
Hovde campaign: Statement on Sen. Baldwin joining VP Kamala Harris in Milwaukee
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde released the following statement regarding Sen. Baldwin joining Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee: “Vice President Harris and Senator Baldwin are both failed politicians who are completely out of touch with Wisconsin families. They’ve done
Wisconsin Towns Association: Rep. Petersen receives Friend of Towns Award
Representative Kevin Petersen was recently chosen by the Wisconsin Towns Association to receive a 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award for his efforts supporting town government. In recalling Representative Petersen’s work in the Wisconsin Assembly, Mike Koles, Executive Director of
Gov. Evers: Leads delegation of 26 Governors urging Congress to pass bipartisan “Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today led a delegation of 26 bipartisan governors in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (H.R. 7906), which will improve the ability of state, Tribal, and local child support… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Sen. Johnson: Statement on shooting at Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE– Early Monday morning, a tragic shooting at Dineen Park claimed the life of one teenager and left nine others injured. Expressing her deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “As
WisDems: One week later: Eric Hovde still refuses to answer questions about conflicts of interest and relationship with foreign governments propping up his bank
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been over a week since Eric Hovde finally filed his personal financial disclosure, which revealed he is worth upwards of half a billion dollars, and likely significantly more, which would make him the wealthiest Senator, if he wins. Since then
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases rising in Dane County
Public Health Madison & Dane County is alerting the community about an outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. In the last 8 weeks there have been 43 cases in Dane County, primarily affecting teenagers. “Vaccines have made cases
Van Orden campaign: Kamala Harris worsens Wisconsin Woes for Democrats
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — On Tuesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement predicting that the Democrats’ woes in Wisconsin won’t end just because Kamala Harris is predicted to be the party’s nominee – in fact, it will be worse.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris to Milwaukee
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Milwaukee on July 23, 2024: “Following a unanimous AFL-CIO endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president, Wisconsin union members proudly welcome Vice President Kamala
WisDems: Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris back to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign rally in Wisconsin since the launch of her presidential campaign, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to Milwaukee