Dept. of Transportation: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid
WILL: Warns UW–Madison over potential First Amendment violation
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) are demanding that the University of Wisconsin-Madison treat all student organizations fairly and not punish a conservative organization for its viewpoints. Young America’s Foundation (YAF)
Common Cause Wisconsin: Two Constitutional Amendment questions on April 2nd spring election ballot
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Awareness Week is March 10-16
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Groundwater Awareness Week March 10-16, 2024. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of Wisconsinites relying on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wisconsin’s groundwater
Building Back Together: Celebrating three years of growth and recovery in Wisconsin thanks to the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the three-year anniversary of President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This legislation invested more than $8.3 billion in Wisconsin, helping keep renters and homeowners up-to-date on their bills and small businesses afloat across the
Local 212: Pert-time faculty at MATC rally for a “Fair Piece of the Pie” at downtown campus at 12 noon on 3.14.24
(Milwaukee, WI) The Part-time faculty of Milwaukee Area Technical College are holding a Rally of Solidarity for Part Time Faculty to get our “Fair Piece of the Pie.” Having working professionals teach students in their field of expertise is a
U.S. Rep. Steil: Urges President Biden to enforce sanctions against Iran
Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today demanded President Biden not to renew the sanctions waiver that allowed Iran access to $10 billion worth of frozen funds. Rep. Steil is urging the Biden administration to let
IRC Action Fund: Praises JFC for final reading curriculum options
Today, the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance completed the first step in improving Wisconsin’s shamefully low reading scores. We applaud them for boldly approving the four highest-quality curriculum options for kids, as recommended by the expert educators on the Early
Baldeh campaign: Samba for Senate (SD16) Campaign Kickoff
State Representative Samba Baldeh has announced that he is a Democratic candidate for the newly-created Senate District 16. Representative Baldeh has been a member of the State Assembly since his election in November 2020 and was re-elected in 2022. Before
Recall Vos: Gathers momentum with significant signature collection
The Recall Vos campaign is set to present a substantial collection of signatures to the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) on Monday, March 11, at 11:30 AM. This decisive move signifies the culmination of efforts by Racine County residents to initiate
Shankland campaign: Statement on U.S. Rep. Van Orden fundraising off of his outburst interrupting President Joe Biden at the State of the Union
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Katrina Shankland issues the following statement: “Instead of apologizing for interrupting President Joe Biden at the State of the Union by yelling ‘Lies!’, Radical Derrick Van Orden is doubling down on his inappropriate behavior. He needs to return
Senate Majority PAC: Announces record-breaking ad reservations across country
This morning, Senate Majority PAC announced its first full round of television ad reservations – a record breaking total of $239 million reserved across the country – that show Democrats have the enthusiasm, organization, and resources to hold the Senate. These ad
U.S. Rep. Steil: House of Representatives passes legislation to support jobs and innovation
Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2024) – The House of Representatives today passed a package, the Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799), containing two of Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) bills. The first is the Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home over $211 million for dozens of Wisconsin projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured more than $211 million for community-driven projects in the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate today and
Recall Vos: Reacts to breaking news of Vos ties to Chinese Communist Party
UNION GROVE, WISC.: Today Recall Vos Campaign Director Conrad Reynolds released this statement about the news relating to Robin Vos’ connections to the People’s Republic of China (PRC): We are shocked at today’s troubling findings that Robin Vos is the
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents Distinguished Service Medal to retired St. Francis K9 Officer Bane
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) this week presented the Distinguished Service Medal to retired St. Francis K9 Officer Bane. Bane was the first K9 officer to join St. Francis in 2014 and has responded to hundreds of calls throughout his career
DCCC: U.S. Rep. Van Orden can’t control his temper, even at the State of the Union
Vulnerable freshman Derrick Van Orden brought his temper tantrums back to the Capitol last night during the State of the Union, interrupting the speech and screaming “lies!” in defense of former President Trump. Van Orden was even joined by his friend and ally Marjorie
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: New VA outpatient clinic opens in Oconomowoc
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 8, signaled the opening of a new community-based outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc. The new 8,500-square-foot facility at 1289 Olympia Fields Drive is part of the Milwaukee VA Health Care System. It is located
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Slams Biden’s “angry” and “galling” State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Representative Scott Perry (R-Pa.) on Fox Business’ The Bottom Line with Sean Duffy and Dagen McDowell to discuss the disaster of Joe Biden’s governance. On Friday, the senator appeared on Fox News’ The