U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces $3.2 million for Ozaukee County project to reduce flooding and restore habitat along Lake Michigan
OZAUKEE COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $3.2 million for a project in Ozaukee County that will reduce the impacts of increased flooding events and restore habitat for Great Lakes fish populations. The funding for habitat restoration and
H.O.T. Government: Urgent questions for Wisconsin’s State Assembly Representatives and State Senators
As the primary elections approach, H.O.T. Government urges Wisconsin citizens to hold their State Assembly Representatives and State Senators accountable by asking critical questions that impact the integrity of our state’s electoral process. We encourage you to seek clear and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Investigating manure spill in Outagamie, Brown Counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County, which resulted in a fish kill in Dutchman Creek. On Tuesday,
Biden campaign: RNC’s definition of “Everyday American” worth $21 billion
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to the RNC listing Wisconsin billionaire and Trump campaign donor Diane Hendricks as an “everyday American” on today’s speaker program: “Diane Hendricks is a Republican mega donor worth
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Announce record-high employment in June
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Wisconsin achieved new record highs for employment and total nonfarm jobs during June 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings hone $7.2M to convert coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin into cutting-edge clean energy storage
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped secure $7.2 million for a first-of-its-kind energy storage project to replace a soon-to-be-retired coal-fired power plant in Pacific, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking project, funded through the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will
Rep. Emerson: Receives Early Detection Life Savers Award
MADISON – Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement after being honored with an Early Detection Life Savers Award from the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: “I’m honored to receive this award and proud to support this important
Biden campaign: South Central Federation of Labor highlights President Biden’s record support for unions at brat fry in Madison
Yesterday, on their lunch break, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and members of the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin hosted a brat fry in Madison to highlight the contrast facing union members when they vote this November: Between
Protect Our Care WI: Health care under threat: Ten ways Trump would sabotage Americans’ health care in a second term
Donald Trump is an existential threat to American health care. After Trump tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he is threatening to do it again — even as 45 million Americans rely on the law for
ACLU of Wisconsin: Files open records requests seeking answers about police killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr.
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin Wednesday filed a series of open records requests related to the conduct of out-of-state law enforcement agencies brought to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. The records requests follow the July 16 killing of Samuel
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces new accelerant detection canine
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Canine team with Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Bo. Bo joins ADC Tutty as the second ADC
Gov. Evers: Celebrates 40th anniversary of Culver’s, proclaims “Culver’s Day” across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed June 18, 2024, as “Culver’s Day” across Wisconsin and is set to join Craig and Lea Culver, Culver’s Franchising Team Members, and members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
Lyerly campaign: Second quarter emphasizes the impact of grassroots fundraising
(Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s Congressional campaign announced last week in its End-of-Quarter Financial Report that it had raised an incredible $891,005.84 in Q2, showcasing widespread grassroots support and a strong financial foundation as the campaign accelerates toward the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteer hunter education instructors ahead of fall hunting
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to promote safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices as hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. Since the program’s creation in 1967,
WisDems: Eric Hovde refuses to answer questions about how he’s a walking conflict of interest
MADISON, Wis. —On Monday, California bank owner Eric Hovde refused to answer questions about how he is a walking conflict of interest. When asked about his financial entanglement with his bank, Hovde refused to answer how he would avoid conflicts of interest if
WisDems: On J.D. Vance’s remarks to the RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on MPA dropping SOP 575 lawsuit
Milwaukee WI- The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is ecstatic to announce that the Milwaukee Police Association has dropped their lawsuit in opposition to Standard Operating Procedure 575. The Milwaukee Alliance has been fighting for SOP 575 since
Rep. Stubbs: Named Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am incredibly honored to have been named a Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Ron Johnson says free-market principles could fix education
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Biden campaign: During RNC, local Wisconsinites highlight Trump’s Project 2025 agenda, plans to ban abortion nationwide and raise costs for families
Today, State Rep. Jodi Emerson, State Assembly candidate Amaad Rivera-Wagner, and local Wisconsin residents held press conferences in Eau Claire and Green Bay on the third day of the Republican National Convention to highlight the choice facing Wisconsinites in this election