Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin dentist elected to national leadership position
Madison – Dentistry Examining Board member, Dr. Matthew Bistan, has been chosen to lead the national Dentist and Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact. Dr. Bistan was elected by his peers to be Chairperson of the Compact Commission, which is made up of a representative
Dept. of Transportation: Public hearing set for the US 51 North Study in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public hearing on the US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Study in Dane County to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements. The study is evaluating the reconstruction of
Sen. Felzkowski: Responds to first results of MPS audit
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) operations was released and exposed concerning findings: “I find it incredibly problematic that the audit revealed years of incompetence among MPS
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund: Endorses Brad Schimel for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Fairfax, VA – The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to announce its endorsement of Brad Schimel for his election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As Attorney General of Wisconsin, Mr. Schimel received an “A+” rating,
Wright campaign: Responds to Gov. Evers Milwaukee Public Schools audits; “Vacuum of leadership under Jill Underly”
MADISON-Following is the statement of grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate Jeff Wright to the release today of two independent audits of the Milwaukee Public Schools system: “The challenges at MPS and the racial achievement gap in Wisconsin are cause for concern
Sen. Ratcliff: Ratcliff, Wisconsin Democratic legislators oppose catastrophic cuts to Medicaid in letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
Wisconsin Seniors, Children, Veterans, and People with Disabilities, Would Suffer From Unprecedented Cuts to Medicaid Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with all legislative Democrats sent a letter to Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to reject unprecedented cuts
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Supports Wisconsin ratepayers
Opposes Senate Bill 28: Right of First Refusal Madison, WI – For the third consecutive session, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will join a diverse coalition of consumer advocates and businesses to protect Wisconsin ratepayers from increasing energy bills. Known as Right of First
WisDems: Reality check: Brad Schimel lies about his record opposing reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — After years of gloating about his work to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care and reproductive freedom, extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is scrambling to cover up his unpopular anti-freedom record in new misleading television ads. But the facts about
WisGOP: ICYMI: Protasiewicz abuses the bench
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Janet Protasiewicz refused to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit. Protasiewicz’s abuse of the Supreme Court to legislate on Act 10 and advance dangeroulsy liberal policies is no surprise, she told us where
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Statement: Senate Republicans confirm RFK Jr., putting the health of every American at risk
Washington D.C. — This morning, Republicans in the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is dangerous and deeply unqualified to lead our nation’s health care system. During his confirmation
Rep. Vining: Launches “Community Conversations”
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to
Rep Allen: Releases bill fighting human trafficking
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.” “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights budget investments to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries statewide
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve made supporting the agricultural industry a top priority since Day One. Whether supporting the future research and workforce this industry needs to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century, ensuring
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces the Justice for Murder Victims Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from
Kinser campaign: STATEMENT: Brittany Kinser responds to blistering audit of MPS
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office. The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to
Schimel campaign: Another 10 Wisconsin sheriffs endorse Brad Schimel
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Natural Resources Foundation, DNR partner to release new short film highlighting conservation work at Rush Creek State Natural Area
MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, “Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek” on Wednesday, Feb. 19
WI4ROFR: Statewide coalition backs right of first refusal proposal to protect ratepayers from $1 billion in extra costs
Proposal protects all electricity users A broad-based, statewide coalition of nearly 2 dozen groups including businesses, economic development organizations, cooperatives, and others today launched an effort to expand support for and gain passage of legislation that saves ratepayers money and
WisDems: “Lack of urgency,” “No pressure,” “Proud”: Behind the scenes of Brad Schimel delaying justice for victims
MADISON, Wis. — While Backlog Brad tries to rewrite the history of his failure to promptly test thousands of backlogged rape kits in Wisconsin, Schimel’s excuses couldn’t be further from the truth: Brad Schimel made the choice to ignore thousands of untested
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin warns colleagues that confirming Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will harm families
Senate set to vote on confirmation of RFK, Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services Thursday Baldwin: “RFK, Jr. will put Americans in harm’s way” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to