Hurd campaign: Declares candidacy for 69th Assembly district
Fall Creek – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) has declared her candidacy for the redrawn 69th Assembly District accordingly to the recently enacted state maps. Rep. Hurd will be moving her residence from Fall Creek to a locale in
WisDems: Celebrate women for Biden-Harris, welcome First Lady Jill Biden
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today as part of her tour launching Women for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Wisconsin women will play a pivotal role in reelecting President
WisGOP: Statement on FLOTUS visit to Waukesha
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering First Lady Jill Biden’s event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “For the second time since the Hur Report’s release last month, the White House is sending
Schumacher campaign: Pharmacist announces candidacy for Assembly District 77
Madison — Thad Schumacher, pharmacist and owner at Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, is announcing his candidacy as a Democrat for the newly created Wisconsin Assembly District 77. Thad has been a small business owner and healthcare provider to the greater Madison
Rep. Maxey: Tony the Taxer fails to deliver for Wisconsin’s middle-class and seniors once again
Madison – Rep. Maxey (R-New Berlin) comments on Governor Evers veto of tax relief for the middle-class and seniors. “I would say I’m shocked, but after sending tax cuts to his desk three Separate times Tony the Taxer decided to show
Rep. O’Connor: On Governor’s latest tax vetoes
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Gov. Evers’ latest vetoes of the Legislative Republicans’ middle-class tax cuts: “How disingenuous of the Governor to veto another round of tax cuts for Wisconsin’s Middle
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul statement on Supreme Court action on congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement regarding today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Johnson v. WEC declining to reconsider Wisconsin’s Congressional maps in advance of the 2024 elections. “Wisconsin voters deserve to have fair congressional maps,” said
Rep. Sapik: Tax veto statement
Madison, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R – Lake Nebagamon) issues the following statement in response to Governor’s vetoes of Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, and 1022: I am disappointed and frustrated with Governor Evers’ vetoes of tax cuts for married
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Encourage northern Wisconsin businesses affected by lack of winter snow to apply for assistance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) have been continuing to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand eligibility for Wisconsin businesses to a federal disaster loan program if they have suffered losses
Free and Just: U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald pushes Supreme Court to restrict access to medication abortion in Republicans’ latest attempt to take away abortion access
WASHINGTON — Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) is among the 145 Republican members of Congress — trying to enact what will in effect be the next abortion ban by endorsing a number of new legal arguments that asks the Supreme Court to limit access
WisGOP: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court rejecting Evers’ request to review congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s refusal to take up Governor Tony Evers’ request to reconsider congressional maps, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “Wisconsin Republicans celebrate the demise of Governor Evers’ latest
WILL: Responds to SCOWIS declining legal motion asking to redraw Congressional Maps
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has responded to a ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, declining a request to redraw the Wisconsin Congressional maps adopted in Johnson v. WEC. The Quotes: Rick Esenberg, WILL President and General
Rep. Born: Responds to Gov. Evers’ tax cut veto
Madison – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed three bills that would have reduced taxes on middle class Wisconsinites, alleviated marriage penalties in the tax code and lowered tax liability for seniors. Following the veto, Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made this
Allouez Village: President Jim Rafter reiterates calls to close Green Bay Correctional Institution
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from Village President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced the retirement of Department of Corrections Sec. Kevin Carr: “I want to congratulate Sec. Carr on his 40 years of
Sen. Testin: Responds to governor’s veto of tax relief bills
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has vetoed three tax relief bills that primarily benefit Wisconsin’s middle class, married couples and senior citizens: “Once again, Gov.
Jacque campaign: Kicks off campaign for open WI-08 seat
CONTACT: info@Jacque4WI.com GREEN BAY, WI – State Senator André Jacque announced his campaign for Congress this morning on the Regular Joe Show. “I’m excited to launch my campaign to fight for the people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Living in
WIEG, CUB: Consumer groups urge rejection of ROFR
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Rep. Ohnstad: Announces retirement
Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) announced he will not be seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Representative Ohnstad began his career at AMC in 1974, later being elected union steward for UAW Local 72 in 1978. He advanced to positions
Sen. Wanggaard: Evers vetoes middle class tax cut for third time
Senator Van Wanggaard today released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed billions in tax cuts despite having a $3 billion surplus: “Tony Evers won’t take yes for an answer. “Governor Evers has said repeatedly, even today in his veto
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin State Health Officer Paula Tran statement on CDC respiratory virus guidance
“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see updated respiratory virus recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These updates reflect what the latest data and science are telling us. Today we know that far