Gov. Evers: Announces budget investments to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, agricultural industries statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced his plans to invest more than $80 million in his 2025-27 Executive Budget that will be introduced later this month to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and
Schimel campaign: The ugly truth about Susan Crawford
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In an attempt to cover up her shady history, far-left Madison judge Susan Crawford wasted no time spewing lies about Judge Brad Schimel. Here’s her ugly TRUTH: Crawford released a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Shullsburg Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Shullsburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains
Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am at Waukesha Café House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested
Gov. Evers: With WisDOT awards $100 million for infrastructure projects supporting Wisconsin’s farmers and agricultural industries
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in
SJP UW-Milwaukee: UWM students’ safety threatened by pro-Israel group: Betar promoting a disruption of Prof. Finkelstein speaking event
[Milwaukee, WI] Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting Professor Norman Finkelstein for a ‘moderated discussion’ on Thursday, February 6th at UW-Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Room. In response, the local chapter of Betar, a far-right militant Zionist youth movement, has publicly stated
U.S. Rep. Pocan: To Introduce ELON MUSK Act to ban federal government contracts for Special Government Employees, similar to bans for members of Congress, many other federal employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee,
Crawford campaign: BREAKING: Shady Schimel caught falsely manipulating image in ad; Raising ethical questions
MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort
Rep. Cruz: Responds to proposed immigration legislation
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and
Rep. Roe: Response to the Republican legislature’s immigration bill
MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane
Rep. Gundrum: Statement on illegal immigration bill
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DNC War Room: NEW: If Trump tries to gut public education and Head Start, he’ll have Wisconsin parents to answer to
Families are already reeling from Trump’s decision to block funding for programs like Head Start, and now he’s taking it further by threatening new executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education. This is Project 2025 coming to life. In
Rep. Stubbs: Honors community leaders at State Capitol Black History Month kickoff
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box grants support thousands of tribal elders and their families
MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally
Rep. Palmeri: Gov. Evers announces comprehensive PFAS plan
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items
U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson, House Judiciary Chairman Jordan, and Rep. Loudermilk sent letters to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and the FBI about the unsolved January 6, 2021 pipe bomb investigation
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking
Rae campaign: Jason Rae re-elected as DNC Secretary with overwhelming support
Milwaukee, WI – Jason Rae was elected to a third term as Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the organization’s recent Winter Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, winning with 338.5 votes to 68.5 votes. Receiving nearly 83% of
Rep. O’Connor: Supports Assembly Republicans’ immigration enforcement plan
MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after Legislative Republicans unveiled their plan to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) efforts to protect our communities by deporting dangerous criminals illegally residing in
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bill to protect taxpayers from student loan bailout schemes
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act. This bill willprevent future Administrations from replicating President Biden’s student loan bailout scheme that could have cost taxpayers—many of whom didn’t attend college or
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Bryan Steil opposes putting money back In Wisconsinites’ pockets
This week, Bryan Steil once again proved he has no interest in delivering for working families by attacking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a nonpartisan agency dedicated to protecting everyday Americans and their wallets from predatory companies. The CFPB has returned nearly $32