WisGOP: Open Borders U.S. Sen. Baldwin leaves America vulnerable to terrorism
MADISON, Wis. – The crisis at our southern border continues to worsen with the threat of terrorism on the rise. New data from Customs and Border Patrol reveals that a record 169 suspects on the FBI’s Terror Watch List were encountered at ports
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces over $101 million to lower energy costs for Wisconsin families
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), announced Wisconsin was awarded over $101.2 million to lower Wisconsin families’ home energy costs. The Low Income
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Germantown, Wis.
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Germantown, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 6:36
Institute for Reforming Government: Mental health care access bill introduced in the Legislature
WHAT IS IT This week, legislation was introduced by Representative Gustafson (R-Neenah) and Senator Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) that would remove barriers to mental health care by allowing out-of-state providers to practice in Wisconsin. Currently, a mental health provider needs to be licensed in Wisconsin to
Opportunity Wisconsin: U.S. Rep. Van Orden remains silent as Republicans propose $50 billion in Farm Bill cuts
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden has failed to condemn a Republican proposal that includes $50 billion in cuts to the next version of the Farm Bill. Van Orden, who serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, has failed to
Sen. Jacque: Bill stalls dangerous drivers
MADISON… Habitual dangerous driving offenders who repeatedly put the safety of our families at risk on the road could see their vehicles taken away under legislation passed today by a Senate committee. The author, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), said
Protect Our Care: “Medicare Autumn” fact sheet: American seniors will save as Medicare negotiates lower drug costs
Protect Our Care launched a new campaign, “Medicare Autumn,” to educate seniors on how Medicare is better than ever. Thanks to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare now has the ability to negotiate
Dept. of Justice: FTC and Wisconsin take action against Rhinelander Auto Center for illegally discriminating against American Indian customers and charging unlawful junk fees
MADISON, Wis. – The Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even
Department of Revenue: Collections, first quarter FY2024
General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded First Quarter Revenues Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 1,912,308 1,665,534 -12.9% Adjusted 1,912,308 1,950,461 2.0% General Sales &am… Please
A Better Wisconsin Together: Joint committee taking up discriminatory, anti-voter constitutional amendments from state Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — A joint committee of the Wisconsin legislature today is taking up several GOP-authored resolutions that would amend the state constitution to hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and unjustly target voters of color, rural
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins bipartisan coalition filing a federal lawsuit against Meta for harming youth mental health
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general throughout the country in suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and
WisDems: Republicans look to fill a glaring hole in their Senate recruitment map
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from NBC News highlights how after failing to recruit their preferred candidate, national and Wisconsin Republicans are turning to multi-millionaire self-funders. Ron Johnson is encouraging Scott Mayer and Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to wait as
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Buffalo County Register of Deeds
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Buffalo County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Carol Burmeister on Jan. 2, 2024. The new register
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host Wild Rose fish hatchery open house
Wild Rose, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 28. This free event will allow attendees to learn about
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: What they are saying: Wisconsin leaders praise work to bring home a Tech Hub
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin has been designated by the Biden Administration as a Regional Technology (Tech Hub), an initiative created by the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. The designation clears the way for Wisconsin to compete for up
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: October 24, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Wisconsin Family Action: Issues proclamation from Wisconsin citizens “Rise Up for ALL Wisconsin Youth”
MADISON – In response to Governor Evers’ “Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth Day” proclamation issued last week, Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) is today circulating a proclamation urging all Wisconsin citizens to “Rise Up for ALL Wisconsin Youth.” The proclamation declares the
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Public can dispose of old and unused medications at VA facilities on VA Medication Take Back Day
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, Oct 27, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University
WisDems: Announce “Justice Defended Live” event
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, November 3, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will kick off its One Year To Win statewide organizing push with Justice Defended Live, a special live fundraising event hosted by Brian Tyler Cohen and Leigh McGowan, together with
Vidaver Campaign: Madison Alder announces run for Dane County Executive
MADISON, Wis— Madison Alder, Regina Vidaver announced today her candidacy for Dane County Executive in the 2024 Special Election. “Given Executive Parisi’s unexpected decision to retire before the end of his term, I have decided now is the right time