Gena campaign: Milwaukee Area Labor Council endorses Molly Gena for Judge
MILWAUKEE, WI — Molly Gena, candidate for Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Branch 2, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. “Molly Gena will be a champion of working people and work tirelessly to
Kelly campaign: Justice Kelly to debate at the American Constitution Society
Milwaukee – Four weeks before Election Day, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Justice Daniel Kelly will appear at a candidate debate hosted by the liberal American Constitution Society Tuesday. Politician Janet Protasiewicz has not confirmed her attendance. The American Constitution Society
Gov. Evers: Announces new appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the membership of the Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee for his second term. The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. During his
Dept. of Justice: Merrill woman sentenced to prison for making false statements during purchase of firearms
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making
Public Service Commission: Rebecca Cameron Valcq reappointed PSC Chairperson, joins National Utilities Diversity Council Board of Directors
MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced today that Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq has accepted state and national leadership positions, being reappointed as PSC Chairperson and being elected to the National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) Board. PSC Chairperson Rebecca
WisDems: Statement on U.S. Rep. Grothman
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Rep. Glenn Grothman announcing he would break his promise to serve only ten years in Congress and run for reelection in 2024, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Glenn Grothman has
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces funding for community outreach and noise mitigation planning for F35 arrival at Truax Field
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA) is receiving a $798,000 grant from the Department of Defense to conduct community outreach, noise mitigation planning, and prepare for the F-35s arrival at
Dept. of Military Affairs: Guard-led STEM incubator set to expand in Milwaukee
The Department of Defense initiative to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been in operation since February 2012 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Silver Spring Drive. More than 60 students from three schools graduated
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on fall migratory game bird hunting season proposals
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The proposal is open to public comment until March 10, 2023. Highlights from the proposed season structure include: “The 2023-2025 waterfowl seasons
Dept. of Transportation: New RIDESHARE platform offers more transportation options
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Greater Madison MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), has moved its RIDESHARE service to a new platform and mobile app powered by RideAmigos. “This is a cooperative
Gov. Evers: Visits capital building projects across state, highlights historic proposed long-term investments in state’s infrastructure
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state in 28 counties. To highlight these
Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to newly established Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board. The board was recently established under 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, a bipartisan act signed by Gov. Evers last year related to the regulation and licensure of
A Better Wisconsin Together: Right-wing extremist embraces Dan Kelly
MADISON, Wis. — Scott Presler, an extremist, right-wing social media influencer who promoted the January 6 insurrection, traffics in QAnon conspiracy theories and has worked with the “largest anti-Muslim group in America” has a new project, promoting Dan Kelly. According to
WisDems: Statement on Jim Troupis
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s far-right majority reappointed fake elector collaborator Jim Troupis to another term on the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee, a committee which advises state judges and judicial officers on the Code of Judicial Conduct. Troupis was deeply
Rep. Emerson: Statement on UWEC Science Hall project
MADISON – This week, Governor Evers’ announced $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state. Part of this investment is $231
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Tony Evers emphasizes how his new biennial budget plan helps K-12 education during Public Schools Week
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DemAddress230302.m4a MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his K-12 education priorities, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message. Hi folks, Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a happy Public Schools Week! As a
Weekly GOP Radio Address: Sen. Cabral-Guevara asserted the importance of attracting healthcare professionals to Wisconsin through legislation
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/220302GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, I’m Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and I represent Wisconsin’s 19th Senate District. Affordable and accessible health care has never really been a partisan issue. Yet, there seems to be an infinite number of ways we attempt to address the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Votes against Biden’s nominee for IRS commissioner
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after voting against Daniel Werfel to be Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “While I appreciate Mr. Werfel’s dedication to public service and his commitment to improve
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads effort to pass legislation combatting opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) and three of their Republican Senate colleagues, introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This bill codifies an effective regulation that is preventing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses VA secretary in meeting about pattern of Wisconsin veterans’ brain injuries being misdiagnosed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin met with Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Dennis McDonough to advocate on behalf of Wisconsin veterans whose neurological conditions have been misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center. As a result, these veterans