Jacque campaign: Milwaukee Police Association endorses Andre Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
CONTACT: info@jacque4wi.com GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association. “During these increasingly trying times, the over 1,300 men and women
WisDems: Launch vote ‘NO’ digital empowerment program
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin continued to scale up its Vote ‘NO’ digital organizing efforts, launching a new website and toolkit to help Wiscoonsinites organize against the risky and misleading constitutional amendments appearing on
Dept. of Workforce Development: May local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Lyerly campaign: Announces endorsement from Governor Tony Evers
Emphasizes Strong Sense of Community and Service (Green Bay, WI) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly is honored to announce her endorsement by Governor Tony Evers, and proud to be the first Congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth District to receive endorsements from
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Corey P. Proulx
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #231 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately through sunset on Thurs., June 27, 2024, in honor of Corey P.
Shankland campaign: ICYMI: Has the clear edge in a general election matchup and holds a lead on Derrick Van Orden in WI-03
Internal polling shows Shankland outperforming Cooke in head-to-head matchup against Van Orden STEVENS POINT, WI – General election polling for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District shows that voters give State Representative and Democratic candidate for Congress Katrina Shankland an edge after learning about
Dept. of Corrections: Lincoln Hills youth counselor dies after assault
MADISON, Wis. – A Lincoln Hills School staff member died Tuesday night from injuries he sustained in an assault at the school Monday. Corey Proulx, 49, had returned to serve as a youth counselor at Lincoln Hills School last spring
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cap Times: Want to fight for abortion rights?
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new op-ed from the Cap Times editorial board highlights Tammy Baldwin’s work to restore and defend reproductive freedoms in the wake of the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. While detailing Tammy’s fierce pro-choice
Dept. of Justice: Janesville man sentenced for theft of social security benefits
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Beyer, 66, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to 3 years of probation for theft of social security retirement benefits. Beyer pleaded guilty to the
Rep. Schraa: Statement on the staff death at Lincoln Hills
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) was notified about the death of a Department of Corrections (DOC) employee following the assault on two youth counselors at Lincoln Hills. “My prayers go out to the family of the deceased staff member. This
Sen. Hutton: Major tax reform should be a bipartisan priority
Divided government often means bold policy ideas go by the wayside. But even when different parties control the executive and legislative branches, we should be able to agree on some basic priorities that those we work for worry about every
Biden campaign: Senator Elizabeth Warren tours Wisconsin to stop Trump’s abortion bans
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists,
Ready Wisconsin: Keep safety in mind while celebrating Independence Day
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,”
WILL: Prepares legal challenge against Wisconsin School District for financial mismanagement
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the
WisGOP: Statement on Bernie Sanders visit to Mount Pleasant
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from
WisDems: What they’re saying: “Eric Hovde says he’s familiar with Black culture because he visited Africa and runs homeless shelters”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters
Dept. of Natural Resources: New public access lands web map now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is
Shukoski campaign: Former Menasha Mayor Don Merkes endorses Duane Shukoski
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces first round of endorsements for General Election on Nov. 5
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
UW Health: Ophthalmologist offers advice to protect your eyes this 4th of July
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In