WisDems: TRUMP IMPACT: Wisconsin farmers & manufacturers face uncertainty, higher prices
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin farmers and manufacturers continued to face the fallout from Republican-fueled chaos in Washington, with funding freezes and tariffs threatening to close markets and raise prices. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Republican politicians
WisDems: House GOP pushes for cuts to food assistance & Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — In a new budget resolution unveiled today, House Republicans proposed $4 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy—and make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance to pay for it. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: With Davis introduces lead effort to permanently establish agricultural opportunities for veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act, which codifies an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare veterans for agricultural
Sen. James: Testifies: Healthcare, not politics
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and the Senate Committee on Health on two crucial bills that will help protect the most vulnerable in our state. Senator James’ full
Schimel campaign: Statement on Milwaukee police officer shooting
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement after the tragic shooting of a Milwaukee Police Officer. “Prayers to the MPD Officer, his family, and the entire Milwaukee Police Department. This is a painful reminder of the dangers our
Rep. Stubbs: Welcomes Chief Apostle-Prelate Ohouel R. Djadji
MADISON, WI – On February 10, 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs welcomed Chief Apostle-Prelate Ohouel R. Djadji, Founder and President of the Evangelical Protestant Church ‘Christian Mission of the Full Gospel’ (EPE-MCPE) International Ministry in Orleans, France, to the State Capitol
Weekly GOP radio address: Raising standards for Milwaukee
Good morning, my name is John Jagler and I represent the 13th Senate District in South-Central Wisconsin. Milwaukee is vitally important for Wisconsin. Having grown up in Oak Creek and worked in the city for most of my career, Milwaukee
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Milwaukee VA Emergency Department receives Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award for second consecutive year
MILWAUKEE — For the second straight year, the Milwaukee VA’s Emergency Department has been named a Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance: Launches free curriculum to teach students the legacy of the Milwaukee soldiers home
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance (MPA) has launched a new curriculum for Wisconsin schools, focusing on the rich history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Through engaging lessons, students in grades 7-9 will gain valuable insights into the Soldiers Home’s connections
Wright campaign: Continued lack of transparency over financial mismanagement at Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; More than a month later – And STILL NO response to Wright campaign request for records about hiring freeze, potential for layoffs
MADISON – More than a month after an Open Records request seeking details about financial mismanagement, Jill Underly’s Department of Public Instruction has yet to return records detailing recent communications about the troubled agency’s hiring freeze and potential layoffs.The Wright for Wisconsin
WisDems: IN HIS OWN WORDS: Brad Schimel wants to enforce Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today laid out extreme politician Brad Schimel’s damning record opposing reproductive freedom in Wisconsin, including his call to enforce Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 abortion ban, which doesn’t include exceptions for rape,incest, or health of the mother.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Feb. 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the February meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in public meeting room G09,
Crawford campaign: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Schimel backed leaving Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban on the books
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, extreme politician Brad Schimel has backed leaving Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban on the books and said there is no ‘constitutional right to abortion’ in Wisconsin. Schimel’s record is
WisGOP: Susan Crawford impartial or dangerously liberal?
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, despite the dangerously liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates best efforts to label herself “fair and impartial,” Susan Crawford is eager to work for (F)ae/(F)aer/Per/Pers… Ya, we’re just as confused as you are and these pronouns
Rep. Subeck and Sen. Hesselbein: Praise introduction of “Right to Contraception Act” in Congress
MADISON – This week, a coalition of congressional leaders, including Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), introduced the federal Right to Contraception Act that would create a statutory right for individuals to obtain and use contraception and for health care providers to provide it. Similar state-level
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Oconomowoc VA Clinic to host open house Feb. 21
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The Oconomowoc VA Outpatient Clinic will host an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. The event is open to the public and intended for Veterans, families, and caregivers to learn more about the newly opened Oconomowoc
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeks volunteers with hunting skills to instruct students of all ages
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for individuals to volunteer to help others enjoy safe and ethical hunts. There are fun options to share your hunting expertise, enthusiasm and stories with novices of all ages
Institute for Reforming Government: Poll: Milwaukee parents struggle to navigate a school system in crisis
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced results from a poll of Black and Hispanic parents on the North and South Sides of Milwaukee on Wednesday. The poll uncovered how and why parents choose schools for their
Schimel campaign: Susan Crawford’s radical Soros-backed agenda
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Susan Crawford recently received $2 million from the George Soros-funded Democratic Party of Wisconsin. It is easy to see why George Soros is all in on Susan Crawford’s bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: she brags about working
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds public strongly favors some Trump policies, strongly opposes others
Recognizing only two sexes and immigrant orders are most popular, “Gulf of America” naming and Jan. 6 pardons least popular Other highlights: Overall opinion is skeptical on tariffs Majorities doubt Trump will reduce inflation Polarized views by party remain very