WisDems: Newsweek: Republican primaries grow bitter as MAGA clashes with wealthy self-funders
MADISON, Wis. — As Republicans continue to jockey behind the scenes to decide who will lose to Tammy Baldwin, the leading GOP grassroots recruit, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is attacking Eric Hovde and Mitch McConnell’s strategy of recruiting wealthy candidates like Hovde.
Rep. Edming: Seeks nominations for First Responder of the Year Award
MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) is excited to announce that his office is once again accepting nominations for the 87th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year Award. The Assembly’s First Responder of the Year Award program was created in
Sens. Marklein, James, Reps. Moses, Summerfield: Circulate Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers legislation for mental health services
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie), Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) circulated legislation to create the framework for Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers for individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis.
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal: Seek complete records of Saudi Arabia’s role in 9/11 attacks
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and as part of an ongoing inquiry into Saudi Arabia’s attempts to influence United States, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) asked Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau
NIH: High levels of particulate air pollution associated with increases breast cancer incidence
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute,
WILL: Files motion to protect WI elections
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin Election Law, on behalf of two Wisconsin voters and the Association of Mature American Citizens, Inc. (AMAC), a membership association
Dept. of Agriculture: Results announced for Wisconsin Cranberry Board election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2023 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. John Moss of Wisconsin Rapids and Amy Gebhardt of Warrens began three-year terms as elected members of the
Wisconsin Disability Coalition: Celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week
September 11 – 15 is Disability Voting Rights Week, a national, nonpartisan initiative to build the power of the disability vote and increase awareness of voting rights. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and our partners are working to educate voters
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on the Milwaukee County Jail conditions
[MILWAUKEE, WI] – On Monday, September 11, members of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition will be speaking at the County Board’s Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services meeting.
Fresh Water For Life Action Committee: Mother of child with Down syndrome, suffering from lead poisoning, says city failed her and has made matters worse
Milwaukee, WI – Yasidra Garcia is the mother of a beautiful 5-year old daughter with Down syndrome and a history of suffering from blood lead levels as high as 15 micrograms per deciliter. She will be speaking out after shabby
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Assembly Bill 374
MADISON – WI – Following Representative Shelia Stubbs Testimony for Assembly Bill 374 in the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform. Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million Americans. About 500,000 of them are
Rep. Johnson: Gives official statement regarding possible impeachment inquiry into Supreme Court Justice
Madison – Friday, Rep. Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District gave the following statement regarding the question of impeaching Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. “I was one of the 1,839,656 voters who cast a ballot in the Supreme Court race.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Sisters of St. Joseph Complex listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Stevens Point, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis Convent Complex located in Stevens Point, Portage County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State
Wisconsin Historical Society: Gottlieb and Beata Stanelle Farmhouse listed on the State Register of Historic Places
Town of Brilllion, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gottlieb and Beata Stanelle Farmhouse in the Town of Brillion, Calumet County, on the State Register of Historic Places. The Stanelle Farmhouse is located about six
Milwaukee Public Schools: US Department of Education visits MPS to view STEM innovations
(Milwaukee, WI) – On Friday, September 8, 2023, U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten and U.S Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined Milwaukee Public Schools leaders to tour schools as part of the Department’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” initiative. MPS
WisDems: ICYMI: Potential Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde once blamed ‘deplorable’ civic engagement on Hollywood and sports
MADISON, Wis. — What does potential candidate for U.S. Senate, Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach), think of voters here in Wisconsin and across the country? New reporting from Heartland Signal shows that Hovde thinks they’re “deplorable.” Read more below: Heartland Signal: Potential Wisconsin Senate candidate
U.S. Sen. Johnson: To HHS Sec. Becerra: Your lack of transparency reflects the Biden Administration’s callous attitude toward the vaccine injured
WASHINGTON – OnTuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), regarding the department’s continued lack of cooperation with the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on Medicare COVID-19 test kits scam targeting seniors
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission recently alerting the public about a new Medicare scam targeting seniors. “Scammers are always looking for new ways to obtain our information. Seniors
Reps. Bodden, Gundrum: Appointed to Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking
Madison, WI – Last week, it was announced that Representative Ty Bodden (R-Hilbert) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) were appointed to serve on the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. They have released the following statements: Representative Bodden: “Human
Dept. of Natural Resources: Updated Walleye Management Plan available
Anglers should take a peek at the latest version of the Walleye Management Plan. Coupled with the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, this updated management plan will guide DNR management of one of our state’s most popular and sought-after species. Some highlights include: A statewide