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
AFP Action: Launches million dollar ad campaign showing why Eric Hovde is the leader America needs
CONTACT: AFP Action, Media@AFPAction.com Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) launched a new $1 million campaign across the Badger State showing why Eric Hovde is the candidate America needs to lead our country back in the right direction. This
PPWI: Chief Medical Officer testifies at Senate hearing
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Allison Linton testified in front of the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today. The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing titled, “The Assault on Women’s Freedoms: How
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Annual City-County Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
MADISON, WI – After delivering remarks at the Annual City-County Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony in Madison, WI, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today we raise the Juneteenth flag above the Madison City-County Building in honor and celebration
PSC: Awards $1.4 million to improve telecommunications access and affordability in Wisconsin
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $1,481,167 to help Wisconsin residents access essential telecommunications services. The Commission awarded a total of 24 grants from the 2024 rounds of the Nonprofit Access Grant
Midwest Advocates: Line 5 opponents speak out at public hearing on controversial pipeline project
Madison, WI—Today, hundreds of people turned out at Northwood Technical College in Ashland, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public hearing on Enbridge Energy’s controversial proposal to construct a new segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline. Prior
Law Forward: Issues a statement on criminal charges for Wisconsin fake electors scheme
Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced criminal charges against three individuals for their roles in the effort to overturn the 2020 Presidental election. In 2021, Law Forward began calling upon public officials to investigate this scheme, and we recently
WisDems: On charging of former Trump aides
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony charges against three former aides to the Trump campaign for their role in allegedly forging fake elector certificates as part of Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Democratic Party of
Voss campaign: Announces candidacy for 69th Assembly District seat
Abbotsford, WI…Lori Voss, a retired veteran, medical professional, small business owner, public servant and lifelong conservative, has officially announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 69th Assembly District. Candidate Voss has a rock-solid commitment to upholding conservative principles
Wisconsin Beef Council: Donates $1,175 to Feeding Wisconsin for families in need
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) has donated $1,175 to Feeding Wisconsin from a spring fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need across the state. “We thank the Wisconsin Beef Council for their generous contribution and
Forward Latino: Calls for meaningful action on immigration and the protection of the human right of asylum
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization with members and affiliates in twenty-nine states and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announced Executive Action on border security. National
Rep. Snodgrass: Statement on charges against fake electors in Wisconsin
MADISON – “Under state statute, it is illegal to attempt to forge legal records and public documents. We have these checks and balances to ensure the integrity of our government, the security of our elections, and the maintenance of our democracy.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Questions Wisconsin doctor at Senate hearing on devastating impacts of abortion bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, held a hearing to discuss the dire impacts of Republican abortion bans in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and
Braatz campaign: Washington County District Attorney candidate Barry Braatz submits nomination papers
[Washington County, WI] Barry Braatz, Republican candidate for Washington County District Attorney, announced that he turned in 1000 approved nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, securing his spot on the August 13, 2024, Republican Primary ballot in Washington County.
WisDems: Eric Hovde belittles Native American communities
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Heartland Signal reported on recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde disparaging Native American communities. In these comments, Hovde insults Native communities, saying their tribal governments, which are run similarly to the US Government, are to blame for high rates of alcoholism
WILL, IRG: Motion for summary judgment in SOS public records case
The News: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed for summary judgment in a public records lawsuit against Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski. Secretary Godlewski did not
Gov. Evers, OCI, DHS: Celebrate five successful years of the Health Care Coverage Partnership
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary Kirsten Johnson, this week are celebrating five years since the governor launched the DHS and OCI