WisDems: On Medicaid’s anniversary, Republicans remind voters they should be rich to see a doctor
MADISON, Wis. — Once again, Wisconsin Republicans are touting their extremely unpopular views on health insurance: they don’t want Wisconsinites to have it. On the anniversary of Medicaid, Wisconsin Republicans like state Senate candidate Stacey Klein and Senator Duey Stroebel are
WisDems: ICYMI: Wausau Democrats urge “No” vote on Constitutional Amendment ballot questions
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair Tricia Zunker, Democratic Chair of the 7th Congressional District Nancy Stencil, and Assembly Candidate Yee Leng Xiong held a press conference in Wausau encouraging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on the two constitutional amendment questions
WisDems: Round up: Governor Evers urges Wisconsinites to vote NO on Constitutional Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Gov. Evers held press conferences alongside local leaders in Madison, Eau Claire, and La Crosse to urge voters to vote no on the two misleading GOP-backed Constitutional Amendments on the August 13 ballot. Gov. Evers shared with
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases timeline of law enforcement tracking Trump shooter on July 13, 2024
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) entered into the hearing record a detailed timeline of law enforcement’s awareness of would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, in the hours, minutes, and seconds, leading up to the shooting of former President
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin law enforcement agencies join together to stop speeding with special enforcement Wednesday
About 100 law enforcement agencies, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, will join states across the Midwest to step up patrols for Speed Enforcement Day on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The campaign is a 24-hour, high-visibility enforcement effort involving state, county
Committee to Protect Health Care: On anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, Wisconsin physicians call for Medicaid expansion
Nearly 150 WI Medical Professionals Sign Letter Supporting BadgerCare Expansion MADISON, Wisconsin – On the 59th anniversary of Medicaid, Wisconsin physicians today called on state legislators to expand BadgerCare – Wisconsin’s Medicaid program – and join the 40 other states
WisDems: On the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Everyone deserves access to affordable health care for themselves and their families, and for 59 years, Medicare and Medicaid have
Harris campaign: Reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, Rep. Diana DeGette, and Rep. Delia Ramirez to campaign for Vice President Harris across Wisconsin
Today, in Madison and La Crosse, sexual assault survivor and reproductive rights advocate Hadley Duvall, local leaders, U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez, and U.S. Representative Diana DeGette – co-chair of the House of Representatives Pro-Choice Caucus – will campaign for Vice
A Better Wisconsin Together: Calls on lawmakers to protect medicare, medicaid on 59th anniversary of programs being signed into law
MADISON, Wis. — In commemoration of the 59th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on state and federal lawmakers to protect these programs that have helped Wisconsinites afford and access healthcare for nearly six decades. “Protecting access to
AFP-WI: Statement on Buttigieg’s visit to Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI – As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Wisconsin this week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding elected officials of the recent polling that shows Wisconsinites’ strong opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s gas-car ban. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to hold Big Tech accountable and protect kids and teens online
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety & Privacy Act, which includes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Protection Act, bipartisan bills to protect children and teens online and hold Big
Dept. of Public Instruction: New data shows Wisconsin youth continue navigating mental health crisis
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Harris campaign: Vice President Harris fights to expand affordable housing for Wisconsin tribes
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down
Rep. Sortwell, Sen. Jacque: Evers tells town to not contact their local state Representative and Senator during events
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from
Wisconsin Towns Association: Rep. Hurd receives Friend of Towns Award
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Aug. 14
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awarded more than $1 million to expand apprenticeship
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this
Harris campaign: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day
To: Interested Parties From: Garren Randolph, Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager, and Cassi Fenili, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Date: July 30, 2024 RE: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day Hi all, This
Shankland campaign: MoveOn endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress as part of top tier battleground slate
Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State