House Accountability War Room: New Digital Campaign Ties Rep. Bryan Steil’s Priorities and Record to Project 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Accountability War Room launched a new website highlighting Rep. Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) embrace of the policies of Project 2025, an unprecedented and dangerous takeover by MAGA Republicans and wealthy billionaire donors that rolls back Americans’ rights and
UW–Madison: Wins 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge
MADISON — The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national nonpartisan initiative, recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison with several awards for student voting in the 2022 midterm election, including greatest overall turnout in the 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge. ALL
UW-Madison: Ad hoc study group report
MADISON — Last year, after a video of a student making racist comments surfaced online, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin tasked a campus ad hoc group with studying the Black experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and recommending steps the campus
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Announces another round of state legislative endorsements
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced four new state legislative endorsements ahead of the general election on November 5th, 2024. The state’s premier grassroots organization is supporting Sen. Rob Stafsholt (SD-10) and Jim Rafter (SD-30) for state Senate, and Rep.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Brandon Smith was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2023. Smith, a member of the Racine-Kenosha Warden Team in the DNR’s Southeast Region, joined
Dept. of Military Affairs: Former Guard engineers reflect on legacy built on community improvements
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Looking around Mound View Park in Platteville at a recent reunion of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 229th Engineer Company, former sergeant major and unit member Jeff Breuer realized the scope and scale of their community impact over
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Rolls out bill to provide relief for Wisconsin small businesses impacted by warm winters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to ensure businesses that rely on winter weather are eligible for disaster relief during mild winters that do not produce enough snow. The Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act introduction comes
Common Cause Wisconsin: College and university students — prepare now for the November General Election
Welcome back, students! Fall semester is underway on public and private college and university campuses across Wisconsin. Now is the best time for students to make sure they are prepared to vote in the upcoming pivotal November 5th Election. Wisconsin is once
Dept. of Transportation: New secretary shares vision for Wisconsin’s transportation future
Secretary Kristina Boardman begins her new role today as Wisconsin’s secretary of transportation. Gov. Tony Evers announced her appointment to the position last month. Secretary Boardman becomes the first woman to lead the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) after serving in a
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Hires new senior visiting fellow to advance educational policy efforts
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) announced its newest addition to the education policy team. Daniel Buck is a senior visiting fellow at WILL, where he will write and advise on projects related to K-12 education policy.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help maintain a healthy herd — avoid baiting and feeding deer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other illnesses between deer by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Douglas County silhouette event to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) and Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes at
American Bridge: Launches $15M wave of Ads in blue wall states
Contact: press@americanbridge.org Following this week’s presidential debate, in which Donald Trump doubled down on his dangerous, anti-abortion and anti-reproductive rights rhetoric, the largest opposition research and tracking organization in the Democratic Party, American Bridge 21st Century, launched a new wave of ads
Voces de la Frontera Action: Responds to presidential debate between Harris and Trump
(Milwaukee, September 11, 2024) Last night’s presidential debate revealed stark contrasts in temperament and character between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The debate covered several foreign and national issues and exposed Trump’s volatility, pushing him into unhinged tirades as he
Harris campaign: ICYMI — Mrs. Gwen Walz, Wisconsinites watch Vice President Harris take Trump to task at more than 300 debate watch parties
Yesterday, during the presidential debate, Wisconsinites gathered at more than 300 debate watch parties hosted by the Harris-Walz campaign and Wisconsin Democrats across the Badger State to watch Vice President Kamala Harris take on Donald Trump during the debate, including in
Rep. Tiffany: Legislation requiring Senate approval of World Health Organization treaty clears House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) legislation – the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act – passed the U.S. House by a bipartisan vote of 219-199. This legislation would require any convention or agreement resulting from the work
Midwest Environmental Advocates: State Supreme Court agrees to take WMC toxic pollution case
Madison, WI— Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced it will hear a case about the ability of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to address toxic PFAS contamination under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. The court’s decision could have far-reaching implications for the state’s ability
Hovde campaign: ICYMI — Eric Hovde Campaigns across Wisconsin with elected leaders
MADISON – Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde continues to campaign across the state of Wisconsin in his bid for the United States Senate, showing up in every community to share his vision to restore the American Dream. In the past week, Eric Hovde joined Rep. Derrick
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bipartisan group calling on Biden Administration to protect dairy industry from plant-based imitators
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to protect America’s dairy industry and ensure that plant-based imitation products are not equated in upcoming dietary guideline changes. Baldwin,
Waukesha County: Paul Farrow diagnosed with cancer
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