Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition: Statement on the passing of women’s health champion Gail Zeamer
The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Gail Zeamer, a women’s health advocate and member of the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. Gail passed away on Sunday following a long battle with
Dept. of Health Services: Five crisis stabilization facilities now open across Wisconsin
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to protect Great Lakes, provide support for community harbors
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation would provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for badly needed water infrastructure
JFC Co-chairs: Respond to Senator Hesselbein’s deceitful press release
MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement in response to Senator Hesselbein’s deceitful press release regarding the JFC’s ability to release
Sen. Hesselbein: Can JFC Republicans release millions to fight PFAS, respond to hospital closures in western WI? Legislature’s Attorneys: The short answer is yes
MADISON —Republican lawmakers have insisted for weeks and months that they cannot release hundreds of millions in investments the Legislature already approved to respond to pressing challenges facing Wisconsin like PFAS contaminants and rural hospital closures. A newly released legal
Rep. Stubbs: Recognizes first annual Midwest Walk for Sjögren’s
MADISON, WI – After attending the first-ever Midwest Walk for Sjögren’s on Saturday, June 1, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to attend this momentous occasion and be able to present a citation to
Sen. Smith: No excuses left for delaying $15 million for HSHS crisis
Eau Claire, Wisc. – Referring to a new memo released by the Wisconsin Legislative Council, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) are calling on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to meet immediately to release $15 million that the legislature already
Common Cause Wisconsin: Statement on the indictment of the three Wisconsin fake electors in 2020
In response to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s felony indictment felony indictment of three individuals for their participation in the Wisconsin Fake Electors scheme, Common Cause Wisconsin Executive Director Jay Heck released the following statement: “For nearly four years now, Wisconsin voters
Wisconsin Historical Society: Pride Shipwreck listed in the State Register of Historic Places
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Pride shipwreck in the State Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2024. The remains of the schooner Pride rest 250 feet north of the intersection of West Juniper Street and
Weid campaign: Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied Raises More Than $175,000 at Fundraiser Headlined by Donald Trump Jr.
De Pere, WI – Trump-Endorsed Conservative Tony Wied welcomed Donald Trump Jr. to WI-08 for a massive fundraiser followed by a campaign rally. The fundraiser, which had 150 attendees, raised more than $175,000 for Wied’s campaign. Donald Trump Jr. headlined
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: “We must enshrine our right to contraception before it’s too late”
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for The Hill, Tammy Baldwin highlights her work defending access to contraception amidst the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms following the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. This op-ed comes as Tammy and her colleagues vote today on
Rep. Myers: Run for Something endorses LaKeshia Myers changing the face of local politics in Wisconsin
June 5, 2024-Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. Myers said, “Earning this endorsement is an
Americans for Contraception: Wisconsin advocates deliver over 400K petitions to Congress urging passage of Right to Contraception Act
Madison, Wisconsin — Today, advocates from Wisconsin and elsewhere gathered on Capitol Hill to deliver over 400,000 petitions urging Congress to pass the Right to Contraception Act. The tally includes 16,157 from Wisconsin. The event emphasized the importance of protecting reproductive
Voces de la Frontera Action: Condemns Biden’s new border and asylum cap
(Milwaukee, June 4, 2024) – Today, the Biden administration signed a series of executive actions that will effectively close the border to thousands of people seeking asylum. Under the new rule, those seeking protection at ports of entry along the U.S. southern
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in slamming Democrats’ attacks on religious freedoms & parental rights, political games on contraception
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 20 of their Senate GOP colleagues in a joint statement slamming Senate Democrats for pushing stunt legislation, the so-called Right to Contraception Act, which misleads the public on the accessibility
Rep. Myers: Responds to recent events involving Milwaukee Public Schools
MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), reacted to recent news involving Milwaukee Public Schools. Representative Myers released the following statement: “We have reached a day of reckoning for Milwaukee Public Schools. Attendance at the June 3rd board meeting signaled that the community
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Review of general election candidate materials going smoothly
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is pleased to report that it is on its way toward completing the first major step in the process of approving Fall 2024 candidates for the ballot. Monday, June 3, at 5 p.m.
WisDems: On Donald Trump Jr. and Tony Wied
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to Green Bay tonight to stump for Trump-endorsed Tony Wied, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “Flying Donald Trump Jr. into Green Bay makes it plain that Tony Wied
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Rural Wisconsin Needs a Farm Bill
Since 2018, the farm economy has undergone significant transformations. Market volatility, trade tensions and unpredictable weather patterns have posed challenges to farmers nationwide. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and market access, further straining the agricultural sector. Technological advancements and
Cegielski campaign: Wisconsin Election Commission advisory question
[East Troy, WI] — June 5th, 2024—Andrew Cegielski, candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 33rd district, calls on Wisconsin political parties to start following the law and for the Wisconsin Election Commission to take up his advisory question