Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers signing the Money Transmission Modernization Act into law
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
AWSA: Names Appleton’s Kari Krueger Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Kari Krueger as its 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Krueger is the principal of Highlands Elementary School and Odyssey Magnet School in the Appleton Area School District, where she has served
Saunders campaign: Navy veteran Alicia Saunders announces campaign for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District
KIMBERLY, WI — Northeast Wisconsin native and Navy veteran Alicia Saunders today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District. Saunders is a proud veteran, single mother of two children who identify as LGBTQIA+, a blue-collar worker, and a survivor
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on Gov. Evers signing the Money Transmission Modernization Act into law
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
Sen. Testin: Disappointed in veto of APRN Act
MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice
Jacque campaign: Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating,
Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Gov. Evers sides with lobbyists over Nurses
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today
Rep. Shankland: Celebrates Hmong American and Asian American education bill being signed into law by Gov. Evers
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary
Gov. Evers: Takes action on four bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota,
Sen. Jacque: Initiative empowering the disabled signed into law
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
WRTL: Responds to Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s congressional bid
Today Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced she is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. Lyerly believes the overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused the country to “suffer… From lack of ability to make our own personal health care decisions.” Dr. Lyerly was also one of
WILL: State Bar abandons DEI program after WILL lawsuit
The News: Today, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) reached a settlement agreement ending discriminatory DEI practices at the State Bar. Now, our client’s mandatory and annual State Bar dues will not
WisDems: Eric Hovde reiterates he wants to ban abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde announcing his continued support for an abortion ban: “Today, Eric Hovde reiterated that he supports banning abortion and supported the overturning
Protect Our Care: President Biden celebrates Sen. Baldwin’s efforts to lower inhaler costs for millions of Americans
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, President Biden hosted an event to celebrate lower inhaler costs, which have been under scrutiny for years, thanks to the leadership of Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). More than 27 million people across the country – and
Racine County DA Hanson: Release regarding theft of identity in the recall election
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No Labels: 2024 ballot project
Washington, DC – Today, No Labels is ending our effort to put forth a Unity ticket in the 2024 presidential election. Americans remain more open to an independent presidential run, and hungrier for unifying national leadership, than ever before. But
State Bar of Wisconsin: Diversity Clerkship Program continues unchanged under settlement agreement
Madison, WI – April 4, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin has reached a settlement regarding its Diversity Clerkship Program, which was challenged in federal court. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has agreed to dismiss this portion of
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Hmong Heritage Month and bipartisan legislation adding Hmong and Asian American histories to K-12 school curriculum
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and newly enacted bipartisan legislation, 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, which Gov. Evers enacted today, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Hutton on how Republicans prioritize public safety
Talk to almost anyone in our larger cities and they will tell you: crime is getting worse. Police officers are frustrated at too often having to arrest the same offenders day after day. Hi, Senator Rob Hutton here. Public safety
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Environmental and public health groups call on governor to veto pro-polluter PFAS bill
Madison, WI—Today, more than a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups sent a joint letter urging Governor Evers to veto Senate Bill 312, a PFAS bill that the groups say fails to deliver much-needed aid to communities impacted by