Biden campaign: Trump can’t explain why he called Milwaukee a “horrible city”
Donald Trump is scrambling to do damage control after he reportedly called Milwaukee a “horrible city” – directly insulting the voters he’ll need to win this election. Spoiler alert: it’s not working. In a press release, the Trump campaign called on six of
Weekly GOP radio address: Financial accountability
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240614gopaddress.mp3 Hello, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, and I represent the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Sound fiscal policy can seem like a dry subject, but the budgeting decisions we make today will impact your household budget for decades
Weekly Dem address: Gov. Evers celebrating another record-breaking year for Wisconsin tourism
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/240614demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating 2023 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $23.7 billion set in 2022. More
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on MPS corrective action plan
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding an update from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to a corrective action plan with Milwaukee Public Schools: “I remain committed to always doing what is best for
Sen. Stroebel, Rep. Kitchens: State lawmakers continue push for literacy funding despite unlawful veto by Governor
MADISON – A little over one year ago, State Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Joel Kitchens introduced the Right to Read Act, a bipartisan early literacy reform bill aimed at improving declining reading scores by shifting to a phonics-driven approach
U.S. Rep. Steil: Subpoenas 15 cabinet members for documents related to ‘Bidenbucks’
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2024) – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration issued subpoenas to 15 Biden administration cabinet officials for documents related to the Biden administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. President Biden’s Executive
WRTL: Continues to fight for protections for women and their preborn children in face of disappointing SCOTUS decision
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released is decision in Food and Drug Administration (FDA), et al. V. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) et al, and ruled that the challenger, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, did not have standing. However, the court
WisDems: Trump calls Milwaukee ‘horrible,’ Republicans can’t agree why
MADISON, Wis. — Scrambling after Donald Trump bashed Milwaukee as a “horrible city” in a meeting with the House GOP this morning, Wisconsin Republicans have been struggling to get their stories straight—and even denying Trump made the remarks entirely. “We have
Sen. James: Attends UWEC science building groundbreaking
MADISON –Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) proudly attended the groundbreaking for the new U.W. Eau Claire science building on Thursday morning. The event was attended by several legislators, U.W. personnel, and members of the Eau Claire community. Sen. James authored the budget
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to protect Wisconsinites’ right to IVF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after she voted to advance the Right to IVF Act: “Wisconsin women want the right to decide if, when, and how to have a family – without interference from
Milwaukee Public Schools: Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors
As this current school year officially ends, we want to thank all our students, families, faculty and staff for all their hard work and contributions. These key groups count on MPS to prepare our youth for success in higher education,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins letter to AG Garland condemning evisceration of American judicial process, conviction of President Trump
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and 27 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the evisceration of the American judicial process and
Tiffany campaign: Statement on Jill Biden’s trip to Duluth
Minocqua – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), released the following statement on Jill Biden’s campaign stop in Duluth today. “It’s no surprise that the Biden campaign and the DNC are in a state of utter panic when looking at their polling
Shankland campaign: Stands up to special interests, secures “No Corporate PAC” commitments from primary candidates
PLATTEVILLE, WI – At Wednesday’s Democratic candidate forum for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Katrina Shankland challenged fellow candidates Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson to join her in refusing to accept donations from corporate PACs. Following Shankland, both Cooke and Wilson
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 113 northbound lanes improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.3 million contract to resurface WIS 113 northbound lanes between Sunset Lane in Waunakee and County V in Dane, Dane County. Work is scheduled to begin June 17. Payne
AFL-CIO: Trump to House Republicans: “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.”
(MILWAUKEE, WI) June 13, 2024 — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as former President Donald Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible city” weeks before the 2024 Republican National Convention. “In a closed door meeting this morning
Dept. of Natural Resources: Get set for summer with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Learn about great things happening around the state and get ready for summer with the latest
Dept. of Transportation: Speed enforcement on the Beltline takes to the sky
Watch your speed as Wisconsin State Patrol monitors the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County from the sky. Weather permitting, the Air Support Unit is scheduled to patrol for traffic violations on the Beltline on Friday, June 14. “We want
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins letter addressing the Biden Administration’s “mass amnesty” for migrants
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland,
WisDems: On Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as