Dept. of Natural Resources: Trail planning begins for Rib Mountain State Park
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has begun the conceptual trail planning process for a property-wide trail plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The concept phase begins the implementation of the property master plan approved by
IRG Action Fund: Presents awards to five legislators
MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) –
Dept. of Transportation: Innovative website wins two national awards
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced
Baldwin campaign: ICYMI — Campaign blitz across Wisconsin before Friday night’s debate victory
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her October campaign blitz with stops across Western, Central, and Southeastern Wisconsin as part of her Working for Our Families Tour before winning last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. After her
Cooke campaign: Highlights strong support for law enforcement in new ad
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Truth,” the campaign’s latest advertisement in the General Election for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The 30-second spot features veteran police officers who are fed up with Derrick Van Orden’s special-interest funded lies
Milwaukee County: Starting today, County Executive David Crowley encourages eligible residents to vote early
MILWAUKEE – Early in-person absentee voting for the upcoming November 5 election begins today throughout Wisconsin, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of the early voting options available throughout Milwaukee County. “At Milwaukee County,
Lyerly campaign: Video — The shady truth behind Tony Wied
Green Bay, WI—Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign released a new TV ad titled “Gas Station.” The ad exposes Tony Wied as more than just an anti-abortion extremist, highlighting his shady record of overcharging for gas during the pandemic, helping lead
Washington County: Municipalities offer 300+ in-person absentee voting hours
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WisDems: Reminder — Bryan Steil won’t stand up for women and oppose a national abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Bryan Steil again refused to commit to rejecting a nationwide abortion ban in Congress. When asked this weekend whether he would vote for a national abortion ban should it come to the House floor, Steil evaded the
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 155 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with more than 275 participating law
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging: Governor proclaims Social Connection Awareness Week as coalition efforts aim to increase social connection statewide
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Harris campaign: Opportunity agenda will deliver for Latino men
Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Agenda for Latino Men will lower costs, increase homeownership, expand job opportunities, and will ensure that Latino men and their families can reach their aspirations and achieve their American Dream. As a part of her commitment to Latino
Baldwin campaign: Completes 250 events and more than 50 interviews in 2024
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin is proud to announce a major milestone. She has held 250 events and participated in more than 50 interviews across Wisconsin this year. Time and again, Tammy has made one thing clear: her number one priority
Harris campaign: ICYMI — The cast of The West Wing tours Wisconsin, slamming Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda
This weekend, ahead of early voting starting in Wisconsin on October 22, the cast of the hit TV series The West Wing toured across the state, speaking with voters on the stark contrast between Vice President Kamala Harris’ New Way Forward plan
WisGOP: Statement on Kamala Harris’ visit to Brookfield
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ event with Liz Cheney in Brookfield today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Four years ago, Liz Cheney warned voters of Kamala Harris’ extreme agenda, including
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Absentee voting deadlines approaching
MADISON – Several key deadlines are rapidly approaching for eligible, registered Wisconsin voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot before the Nov. 5 General Election. Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 – two weeks before Election Day – municipal clerks
WisDems: All bark, no bite — A referendum on Van Orden’s bad behavior
MADISON, Wis. — With few policy achievements to speak of, Derrick Van Orden has made this election a personality contest—and he’s leaving much to be desired. Between the bad behavior, ultra-rich friends, and ego seen from space, Van Orden has made clear
Dept. of Workforce Development: Draft guidance published for non-union apprenticeship wage rates
MADISON – As part of an annual process to offer guidance for compensating non-union construction apprentices, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today published maps and accompanying data that are used for establishing local skilled wage rates. The draft rates, which
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag news – Crop progress & condition
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WisDems: Hovde doubles down on farm bill flub in rant to Vicki McKenna; ‘I’m supposed to have studied [the Farm Bill]?’
Comes as Democrats Run Ads in Rural Communities on Hovde’s Debate Disaster: “I’m Not an Expert on The Farm Bill” MADISON, Wis. — After losing the debate to Tammy Baldwin last week, Eric Hovde doubled down on what reporters called “the