WisDems: Statement on Kari Lake’s appearance in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement ahead of Kari Lake’s keynote speech at the Milwaukee County Republican Party’s summer luncheon today: “Kari Lake is an ultra-MAGA, anti-abortion, election denier coming off an embarrassing election
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on bipartisan package of affordable housing legislation
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Katsma on historic tax cuts
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629GOPaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by
Office and Professional Employees International Union: No progress on negotiations after unfair labor practices strike
Madison, WI – Three weeks after ending their Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike, the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 says that they have been unable to make progress on negotiations with employer TruStage Financial Group. OPEIU
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Children and Families: Announce final Child Care Counts funding proposal submitted for approval
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to use remaining federal relief dollars to support Wisconsin’s early care and education (ECE) community through the Wisconsin Department of
Workers for Opportunity: Names former Wisconsin state Senator Leah Vukmir to national board of advisors
MADISON, Wis. — Workers for Opportunity, a leading national initiative for advancing employee freedom, has named former Wisconsin state senator Leah Vukmir to its inaugural board of advisors. Under the board’s guidance, Workers for Opportunity will continue to expand employee freedom
Frontline Community Groups: Say Mayor’s lead pipe removal plan falls short
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Johnson announced that his administration is going to remove 3,300 lead-service lines (LSLs) this year, instead of the 1,500 his Milwaukee Water Works department declared just a few months ago. The groups say the plan falls short
Dept. of Health Services: Announces expansion of harm reduction efforts
New funding for public health vending machines aimed at preventing or reversing overdose Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson joined attendees at the state’s inaugural Harm Reduction Conference in Green Bay today to announce expanded efforts to
WisGOP: Announces 2024 Republican National Convention appointments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the appointment of all three Republican National Committee (RNC) Members from Wisconsin to serve on the Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Chairman Brian Schimming, National Committeeman Tom
Sen. Johnson: Statement on affirmative action ruling
MADISON – Today’s US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions is another step backward and a slap in the face to young people who are trying to access more opportunities than the generations before them. Senator LaTonya Johnson
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on state budget passage
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Senate Bill 70, the executive budget act of the 2023 state legislature. The budget was amended countless times by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee so that it is
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Celebrates Dairy Month with new video
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Dairy Month comes to a close, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is celebrating dairy farmers and their contributions to Wisconsin and the nation at large with a new video. WATCH As a member of the House
Rep. Subeck: Assembly Republicans refuse to expand health care access. Again.
Rep. Subeck: Republicans refuse to discuss 1849 abortion ban
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted to table an amendment offered by Democrats that would have repealed an 1849 ban on abortion in Wisconsin. Abortion services in Wisconsin ceased last year when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade through its Dobbs v.
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Child care provider highlights Rep. Tom Tiffany’s vote to cut access to care for Wisconsin families
“If Congressman Tiffany had his way and the ‘Default on America Act’ was signed into law, 24,000 women, infants, and children in our state would have lost access to the food assistance programs they depend on.” BLOOMER, Wis. – In
Rep. Subeck: Wisconsin Republicans to working families: child care doesn’t count
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted against a budget amendment that would have continued funding for Child Care Counts. The Child Care Counts program was created during the pandemic to help child care providers struggling to keep their doors open
Wisconsin Faith Voices For Justice: Wisconsin faith community stands with the LGBTQ+ community
In response to the Human Rights Campaign’s recent ‘State of Emergency’ declaration for LGBTQ+ people in the United States, we write as clergy and people of faith to urge an end to political, civic, and religious hate speech against the LGBTQ+