Van Orden campaign: IUPA and Milwaukee Police Association endorse Van Orden for Congress
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Americans honor law enforcement officials around the country during National Police Week, the Milwaukee Police Association, and the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO have endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for a second term in
U.S. Sen. Johnson, colleagues: Introduce resolution to block unconstitutional Biden ATF rule
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 43 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Urges VA Secretary to reinstate in-person verification methods, reimbursement kiosks at Veterans Affairs facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to reinstate in-person verification methods, such as ID.me, and travel
Sen. Jacque: Condemns Democrats’ anti-police slander
DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said Democrats revealed their true colors on the Senate Floor Tuesday, when they accused Wisconsin police officers of “thinking it is a sport to shoot at our neighbors…with disregard and glee.”
Sen Wanggaard, Sen. James: Statements on Sen. Chris Larson’s disgusting portrayal of law enforcement
In debate on the Senate floor yesterday, during National Police Week, State Senator Chris Larson accused police officers of “shooting for sport,” and being “quick to pull the trigger.” Senator Larson went on to say that if the bill were to become law, it
Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce nearly $32.6 million in grant awards for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that multifamily housing developers statewide, including many in rural areas, will soon receive nearly $32.6 million in 2024 Housing Tax Credits to improve
Phelps campaign: Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes endorses Christian Phelps for Assembly District 93
Wisconsin’s former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, has endorsed Christian Phelps of Eau Claire in his race for the 93rd State Assembly District. “Christian has been a skilled and unapologetic advocate for schools across the state of Wisconsin. He will be a
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Announce Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization grant recipients
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that nine nonprofit organizations are receiving Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and
Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden Administration to expand free IRS direct file program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues applauded the successful pilot of the IRS Direct File program and urged the Biden Administration to make it permanent and expand its reach. The IRS Direct
Jacque campaign: Rep. Nate Gustafson Endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of State Representative Nate Gustafson today. “Andre Jacque is the epitome of a conservative freedom fighter, dedicated to upholding the values that make
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol boosts efforts to stop risky driving on the Beltline in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol is conducting special traffic enforcement patrols on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County throughout the summer. Wisconsin State Patrol officers are working alongside partner law enforcement agencies, bolstering
WisDems: MUST READ: LA Times calls Hovde “Wisconsin’s California candidate”
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, the Los Angeles Times, California bank owner and three time winner of Orange County’s most influential Eric Hovde’s hometown newspaper, detailed how their California neighbor Eric Hovde is trying to buy a Senate seat in Wisconsin. Read more below: Los
Sen. Agard: Statement on President Joe Biden’s decision to reclassify cannabis
MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden officially announced that his administration took the major step of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous substance, from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Wisconsin Women in Government: Seeks applicants for Board of Directors
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2023. “We are seeking
Biden-Harris campaign: Statement on Donald Trump’s lies on failed Foxconn deal
Biden-Harris Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s Scripps News interview that aired today, in which he attempted to do damage control on his failed Foxconn project: “Donald Trump is once again attempting to mislead
DNC: Wisconsin GOP is pulling out all the MAGA stops at state convention this weekend
Ahead of Wisconsin’s MAGA GOP gathering to plot ways to dismantle Wisconsinites’ rights, DNC spokesperson Addy Toevs released the following statement: “The Wisconsin GOP is a party of extremists who are nose-diving into election conspiracies instead of delivering for Wisconsin
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin’s unemployment rate falls below 3.0%
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary job totals for April 2024, which showed a decrease in the state’s unemployment rate. Preliminary employment estimates for April 2024 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally
Wied campaign: EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump Jr. will travel to Green Bay to fundraise, campaign for Tony Wied in June
Donald Trump Jr. will travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin, in early June to fundraise and campaign for Republican Wisconsin Congressional candidate Tony Wied; the Daily Caller has first learned. Trump Jr. will travel to Green Bay on June 4 for
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Welcomes Vice President Harris back to Wisconsin
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement as Vice President Harris visits Milwaukee on May 16, 2024: “It’s great to have Vice President Kamala Harris back in Wisconsin today to talk with Wisconsinites about how the Biden-Harris Administration
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on the WIAA’s decision to bar Campbellsport High School’s Josh Onwunili from competing
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the WIAA’s wrongful decision to bar Campbellsport High School’s Josh Onwunili from competing in varsity track events: “Josh’s Mom Carolyn Grahl-Onwunili is married to Godfrey Onwunili, who came to