Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Appleton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Appleton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing lead service
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Issues statement warning public about for-profit colleges
MILWAUKEE – Supervisors Sheldon Wasserman, Justin Bielinski, Anne O’Connor, Jack Eckblad, Shawn Rolland, Steven Shea, Sky Z. Capriolo, Patti Logsdon, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Kathleen Vincent, Juan Miguel Martinez, Priscilla Coggs-Jones, and Caroline Gómez-Tom, issued the following statement: “We, as Milwaukee
UW-Madison: Maternal blood pressure program expands to help women facing health risks
MADISON, Wis. – A UW Health and UnityPoint Health – Meriter program designed to monitor blood pressure during pregnancy and after birth to decrease health complications and hospital readmissions is expanding outside the hospital walls. The program, called Staying Healthy After
Harris campaign: Releases Trump-Vance health care plan
As JD Vance Confirmed, They Are Running on ‘Concept’ of Raising Costs for People with Pre-Existing Conditions and Ripping Insurance Away from Millions Read the plan at kamalaharris.com/concept Today, the Harris campaign is releasing Donald Trump and JD Vance’s health care
Rep. Subeck: Participates in White House convening on child care
MADISON – This week, Representative Lisa Subeck joined senior Administration officials, child care advocates, and other state legislative leaders in Washington, DC, for the White House State Convening on Child Care. Rep. Subeck, a former early childhood educator and long-time
Harris campaign: Mrs. Gwen Walz rallies voters in suburban Milwaukee for Harris-Walz, slams Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 plan
This week, Mrs. Gwen Walz rallied voters for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz in the suburbs of Milwaukee. Joined by local leaders, including state Senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin, Mrs. Walz spoke on the stark contrast between Vice
Harris campaign: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallies voters in Madison for Harris-Walz
On Friday, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stopped in Wisconsin’s capital city of Madison to rally students and supporters around Vice President Kamala Harris’s vision for protecting reproductive freedoms. Representative Ocasio-Cortez drew a stark contrast between Donald Trump and JD Vance’s extreme
Harris campaign: ‘This Is a Dark Speech:’ Trump reviews his own divisive tirade in Wisconsin
Today on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, Donald Trump gave a gloomy review of his angry, rambling diatribe there, admitting simply (and accurately) “this is a dark speech.” He’s right. It was. He doubled down on his vow to prosecute his political enemies.
Harris campaign: Leaders champion Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to build an ‘Opportunity Economy’ on Wisconsin airwaves
This week, leaders took to the airwaves to champion Vice President Kamala Harris’ New Way Forward plan to create an opportunity economy where working Americans have the chance not just to get by, but get ahead. Leaders such as Milwaukee Mayor
Trump campaign: Trump lays into Harris on immigration during a rally in Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump sought again to link Vice President Kamala Harris to illegal border crossings, speaking in a western river town where he said she could never be forgiven for “erasing our border.” A
Harris campaign: Statement on Donald Trump’s events in Waunakee and Milwaukee on Tuesday
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnston released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s plans to speak in Waunakee and Milwaukee on Tuesday: “Trump’s first presidency was a disaster for Wisconsin, from shipping jobs overseas to
Wied campaign: Shows WI-08 voters he’s the right choice
De Pere, WI – Small businessman and Republican Congressional nominee Tony Wied faced off against his Democratic opponent in a debate last night and clearly demonstrated why he is the right choice to represent WI-08. On the issues most important
Committee to Protect Healthcare: 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 today, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually yesterday to share their concerns about Trump’s likely plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enact a national abortion ban.
Lyerly campaign: Focuses on importance of independent leadership in 8th district debate
Green Bay, WI—Dr. Kristin Lyerly just walked off the debate stage, wrapping up her first debate with Tony Wied. The debate, which was hosted by the Mauthe Center at UWGB and televised live on WBAY, covered a range of topics
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