Tiffany campaign: Statement on running for reelection in Wisconsin’s Seventh District
“After talking with my family, I have decided to run for reelection in Wisconsin’s Seventh District. While Tammy Baldwin is vulnerable due to her record as a rubber stamp for President Biden, I can make the greatest impact continuing to
Dept. of Health Services: Need someone to talk to? Call UpliftWI
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces a new phone line is now available allowing all Wisconsinites to share their successes and challenges with a peer who will listen and offer support. Built by Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Dept. of Workforce Development: Insurance premiums for worker’s compensation continue to decline
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces four 2024 budget town halls
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to
WisDems: “Medicare and Medicaid anniversary marred by GOP intransigence”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging
Gov. Evers: Condemns Nazi presence at Watertown LGBTQ pride event
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki
WisDems: Van Orden abruptly cancels press conference
MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van
Rep. Dittrich: Statement on Pride in the Park and Hate Group Protest
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Watertown’s Pride in the Park and the Hate Group protest that occurred. “On Saturday, July 29th, a concerned parent group and a concerned LGBTQ group protested the
Dept. of Workforce Development: Insurance premiums for worker’s compensation continue to decline
MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers
Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus: Condemn neo-Nazi protest at pride event
MADISON – On July 29, local community members hosted a pride event and drag show in Watertown, Wisconsin. Among other anti-LGBTQ+ groups, a Neo-Nazi group armed with rifles and carrying swastika flags chose to protest this community celebration with hateful
City of Racine: Welcomes John Tate II as violence prevention manager
CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who
WisDems: Van Orden continues to draw bipartisan condemnation
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, new reporting from NBC News revealed new details of Derrick Van Orden’s unhinged verbal harassment of teenage U.S. Senate Pages at the U.S. Capitol last week. Van Orden continues to refuse to apologize. According to an eyewitness to
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Hutton: Legislators introduce bill to help legally blind get to and from work
Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) introduced legislation that would create a tax credit for people who are legally blind (as defined and qualified by the IRS) to help cover a portion
Dept. of Natural Resources: Enhances Great Lakes fish population through stocking efforts
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help enhance fish populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior through its 2023 stocking efforts. “The fisheries of the Great Lakes provide world-class fishing opportunities for our stakeholders,” said
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Door County to host 2024 Alice in Dairyland finals
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Door County will host the 77th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 2-4, 2024, making it the first time the county has hosted since 1983.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads letter urging Democrat Committee chairmen to investigate and hold hearings on human trafficking
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations; Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary; Gary
Baldwin Campaign: Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate, highlights pro-choice record
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “I’m proud to have Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s endorsement as we work hard to restore the right to choose here in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlight funding available to help communities address PFAS contamination in wastewater
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently announced new funding available to help communities address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in wastewater. The funds are made available to Wisconsin through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces listening sessions set for Wednesday
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding three listening sessions in Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Every Wisconsin First Congressional District resident is invited to attend the listening sessions. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District is