Hunger Task Force: $5 Wisconsin State Fair ticket with a donation of healthy fruits and vegetables
MILWAUKEE – (August 2, 2023) – Join Hunger Task Force and Wells Fargo for the Opening Day donation tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair. On Thursday, August 3, fairgoers can participate in the Wells Fargo $5 Day benefiting Hunger Task Force and donate
U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts listening sessions, hears directly from WI-01 residents
KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil hosted three listening sessions in Rock, Racine, and Kenosha Counties to hear directly from Wisconsin families about current issues before Congress and field requests from constituents who seek help dealing with federal agencies. Steil speaking
Sen. Wanggaard: Supreme Court begins new era by violating Constitution, law and Supreme Court rules
Statement by State Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), on the illegal action by the Supreme Court to fire the Director of State Courts. “The new majority of the Supreme Court are so power-hungry that they have violated
Win Wisconsin PAC: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches PAC to elect health care candidates to Wisconsin State Legislature
MADISON – Today, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches her “Win Wisconsin” PAC, a new political action committee dedicated to supporting legislative candidates who are committed to strengthening access to health care in Wisconsin, supporting the expansion of BadgerCare and have experience
UW-Madison: Monkey droppings shed light on endangered species
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species’ long-term survival. To better understand what
Rep. Bodden: Helps introduce Gain of Function legislation
Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding co-authoring the gain of function legislation that was introduced: “I would like to thank Rep. Behnke and Senator Jacque for leading the charge on this gain of function
Rep. Behnke: Introduces Gain of Function legislation
Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation authored by Rep. Elijah Behnke, Sen. André Jacque, and Rep. Ty Bodden prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting gain of function experimentation in Wisconsin: “Gain of function research
U.S. Rep Pocan: Highlights benefits For veterans under the PACT Act
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement to highlight the benefits that veterans exposed to toxic substances can receive under the PACT Act and encourage veterans and their families to apply by an important
Opportunity Wisconsin: Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit highlights the success of the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – As Vice President Kamala Harris visits southeast Wisconsin today, communities and families across the state are already seeing relief thanks to programs backed by the Biden-Harris administration that were opposed by Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation. “Thanks
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address kicking off the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair
Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address kicking off the first day of the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Today, I’m jazzed to help kick
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Announces Nick Ramos as Executive Director
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Board of Directors is excited to announce that Nicholas (Nick) Ramos will become the organization’s next Executive Director, effective August 21, 2023. Nick comes to Wisconsin Democracy Campaign with a wide range of relevant experience
The Greater Whitewater Committee: Set to host Kim McDarison from WhitewaterWise at upcoming August meeting
WHITEWATER—August 3, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Kim McDarison as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in August. Kim McDarison, who recently created a new online news source for the Whitewater community: WhitewaterWise.com, also is
WisDems: Welcomes Vice President Harris, celebrates Biden-Harris accomplishments for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Harris’ visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the vice president back to the Badger State: “With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden-Harris Administration delivered
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers: Announces Paul Rozeski as Director of Government Relations and Member Services
MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., the state’s largest taxpayer advocacy organization, has announced that Paul Rozeski was promoted to Director of Government Relations and Member Services. “We are excited about what Paul’s leadership and business experience will bring to WPT,” said Mike
Dept. of Natural Resources: Peninsula State Park receives adaptive wheelchair donation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Peninsula State Park now has an all-terrain wheelchair that is available to loan. The outdoor wheelchair is a donation from local business Kinect M1. Peninsula State Park is
Wisconsin Senate Democrats: Launch new program to compete for Senate majority
MADISON, WI – In light of yesterday’s news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the constitutionality of the Wisconsin legislative maps, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) launched a new program designed to put Senate Democrats in position
The White House: Biden-Harris administration high-speed internet investments spur Made-in-America manufacturing boom
Today in Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Nokia and Sanmina Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to invest in high-speed internet, boost domestic manufacturing, and create good jobs. Vice President Harris’
Supreme Court: Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski to serve as interim director of State Courts
Contact: Tom SheehanPublic Information Officer(608) 261-6640 Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today thatMilwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the interimDirector of State Courts beginning on August 3, 2023. Judge
Rep. Jacobson: Statement on legal challenge to Wisconsin’s legislative maps
MADISON – Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement regarding the gerrymandering litigation filed today with the Wisconsin Supreme court. “Today’s litigation reflects the concerns of Wisconsinites. Our votes have been silenced by the GOP’s gerrymandered districts for too
Rep. Haywood: GOP gerrymander finally faces serious legal challenge
MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, a coalition of groups fighting for fair electoral representation filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to examine the legality of the current legislative maps. Current maps heavily favor legislative Republicans as they hold