Rep. Steffen: Introduces “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act”
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Supreme Court: Issues order in RFK v. WEC
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Sen. Knodl, Rep. Krug: Legislators secure answers on ballot situation
Madison – After news reports emerged this week that the City of Madison sent duplicate absentee ballots to about 2,000 voters in the City of Madison, Sen. Dan Knodl (R–Germantown) and Rep. Scott Krug (R-Rome) sent a joint letter to
Americans for Prosperity: Announces final round of state legislative endorsements
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced it will support six additional candidates in its final slate of state legislative endorsements ahead of the general election on November 5th, 2024. AFP-WI will endorse Rep. Joy Goeben (AD-05), Rep. Travis Tranel (AD-49), Rep. Clint
Americans For Prosperity: Honors Wisconsin lawmakers with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) awarded two members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing
Milwaukee Press Club: Former Gov. McCallum, Republican co-lead of WisAct, to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Scott McCallum, a former Wisconsin governor and now Republican co-lead at the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust [ WisAct ], will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Thursday, October 10, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Funded by a grant
Committee to Protect Health Care: Ahead of Trump’s Prairie du Chien event, Wisconsin doctors share concerns on his health care stances, plans
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s event in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually today to share their concerns about Trump’s likely plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enact a national abortion
Hovde campaign: Emphasizes real-life experience in the business world, slams U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s radical agenda
MADISON – Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde joined Fox News’ The Bottom Line with Sean Duffy and Dagen McDowell, emphasizing his real-life experience in the world of business while slamming Sen. Baldwin’s radical and extreme agenda. Harris-Baldwin’s failure to understand the economy: “[Kamala Harris]
NRCC: NEW — Footage of radical Rebecca Cooke reveals she wants to ban assault weapons
New footage of extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke reveals she supports a ban on assault weapons and AR-15s. “Extreme Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running her campaign on lies about her radical record and long history as a paid political consultant for far-left
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent stresses importance of student belonging, investing in public schools during State of Education Address
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address
A Better Wisconsin Together: Condemns Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda, divisive rhetoric ahead of visit to Prairie du Chien
MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump poised to speak in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, September 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing against the dangerous lies and divisive rhetoric his campaign has previewed he will spread in his visit to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases highlight video from roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch
Defend Democracy Project: “Wisconsin’s elections are secure, efficient, and carefully managed”
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, national democracy expert Norm Eisen joined former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of Power to the Polls and Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell to highlight the increased tempo of MAGA Republicans’ efforts to undermine confidence in Wisconsin’s electoral process.
Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce over $32 million in awards for Wisconsin’s transportation alternatives program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin
WAVE Educational Fund: Is at the White House to celebrate historic gun violence reductions in Wisconsin and new life-saving executive orders
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senate confirms Baldwin-Johnson nominee for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded the Senate’s bipartisan vote to confirm Byron Conway to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. “The people of Wisconsin deserve to have qualified, experienced, impartial judges working for
Marquette University: Continues water research initiatives with $4.2 million Department of Defense grant for ‘In Defense of Water’ project
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s “In Defense of Water” project has received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth $4.2 million, to continue developing novel, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment, treat sewage, and provide
Rep. Vining: On Dr. Underly’s 2024 State of Education address: public school funding shouldn’t be partisan
MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “Every child in
Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Wisconsin Native Vote is engaging voters in a variety of ways this election season to ensure Native voices are heard on Nov. 5
WISCONSIN – This election, Wisconsin Native Vote plans to increase voter turnout among Wisconsin’s tribal communities by engaging voters in a variety of ways, including billboards, art installations, events, canvassing, mail pieces, and more. Wisconsin is home to over 70,000