Wisconsin Assembly Democrats: Ready to run
MADISON, Wis. – With over 120 candidates running in 97 Assembly districts, Assembly Democrats are running the largest number of candidates since the Republican gerrymander of 2011. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “This is a very
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Broad coalition of Line 5 supporters urges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to approve relocation project
ASHLAND, Wis – A diverse coalition of Wisconsinites representing the state’s labor, business, and agricultural sectors will be in Ashland today to voice their support of the proposed Line 5 relocation project to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
Rieck campaign: Waukesha County Court Commissioner announces run for Judge
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Waukesha County Court Commissioner Dan Rieck announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 01 today. Having sat on the bench for over eight years, Dan brings a wealth of direct experience and familiarity with serving in
City Forward Collective: Joins community-wide calls for governance reform at Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE, WI – June 4, 2024 —In light of recent revelations regarding Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) finances, the district’s ongoing academic performance crisis, and Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation, City Forward Collective (CFC) is joining others across Milwaukee in calling for transparency,
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Bipartisan bill to honor Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper passes the House
(Washington, D.C.) Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (WI-06) bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building” passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, the bill awaits consideration in the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks assurance of no partisan purpose in Universities of Wisconsin federal work study spending
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today requesting affirmation that the Universities will not inappropriately utilize federal funding for partisan purposes ahead of this election. The letter comes after reports that public
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee: Wisconsin Democrats successfully filed for candidacy in every Senate race
WISCONSIN—For the first time in more than two decades, Wisconsin Senate Democrats, led by Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), recruited a candidate in every senate race. The deadline to submit nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) was yesterday, June 3.
Gov. Evers: Responds to reports of charges being filed relating to 2020 fake elector scheme in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, who has repeatedly called for every individual involved in Wisconsin’s 2020 fake elector scheme to be held accountable, including here, here, here, and here, today released the following statement in response to media reports indicating charges are being filed against individuals
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: June 4, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent resignation
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the resignation of the Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent. “My goal, and the Department of Public Instruction’s goal, is to make sure all kids have everything they need to succeed.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Van Orden fights for dairy farmers in 2024 farm bill, continues efforts for dairy business innovation initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) bolstered the American dairy industry in the House Committee on Agriculture’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonly known as the ‘Farm Bill’. Representing one of the largest dairy states in the nation,
Evergreen Action: Launches new Michigan and Wisconsin TV ads with governors highlighting local benefits of IRA
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WisDems: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver keynote address at WisDems 2024 State Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as its keynote speaker at the 2024 WisDems State Convention in Milwaukee. Governor Pritzker will join WisDems’ special guest, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison to
Rep. O’Connor: Congratulates Campbellsport High School’s Josh Onwunili on winning the WIAA State Championship in both the WIAA 100m and 200m Races
MADISON—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R—Fond du Lac) released the following statement regarding Josh Onwunilli’s successful run to become the fastest high school athlete in the entire State of Wisconsin. “We could not be more pleased with Josh’s performance over the past two weeks.
Santos campaign: Supsends campaign, backs Peter Barca
(Racine, WI)- As my campaign comes to a close, I would like to thank my entire team. Your tireless efforts helped get our message heard and meet so many great people across the district. While we will not be the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Applauds Colonel Heg Post Office naming
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2024) — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following the House of Representatives passing bipartisan legislation to designate a U.S. Postal Service facility in Muskego as the “Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office.” Steil spoke on
Universities of Wisconsin: Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2024
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School Choice Wisconsin: Welcomes Nathan Schwanz to board of directors
West Allis, WI – School Choice Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Nathan Schwanz has joined its board of directors, Nicholas Kelly, SCW president said today. “Nathan is committed to educational freedom for parents, and he brings to the board
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Expands organizing team
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) has added staff to bolster electoral organizing efforts for the 2024 election. “The new, non-gerrymandered legislative maps have created the opportunity to elect legislative candidates that will protect and expand reproductive rights in
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Post office bill to honor WI Civil War hero passes in house
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg passed on the House floor. “Colonel Hans Christian Heg is an American patriot in