DNC War Room: Statement on Pence’s national abortion ban
In response to Mike Pence’s doubling down on Republicans’ proposal for a national abortion ban,DNC spokesperson Ammar Moussa released the following statement: “Mike Pence made clear today that the first thing Republicans will do if they take power is try to
City of Racine: First violence prevention manager to be Council President John Tate, II
City of Racine– Today Mayor Mason and Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox are proud to announce the hiring of John Tate, II as the city’s new Violence Prevention Manager. “I am pleased to welcome John Tate, II as the
WHEDA: Announces Home Improvement Loan Program
MADISON, Wisc. – Need a new furnace or looking to add more square footage to your home? The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) will offer a new financing product in January 2023 to enable Wisconsin homeowners to make improvements and
WILL: Asks SCOTUS to stop the Biden student loan forgiveness plan
The News: Today, on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA), the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), asked the United States Supreme Court to temporarily pause the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness program, which is expected to start
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps deliver historic water infrastructure funding for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $79 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to the state of Wisconsin for water infrastructure improvements. Senator Baldwin supported the infrastructure legislation in the Senate, which President Joe
NRSC: Operación ¡Vamos! reached over 1.4 million Hispanic voters
Washington, D.C. –Today, NRSC Chairman Rick Scott announced Operación ¡Vamos! has contacted over 1.4 million Hispanic voters across nine states. “Operación ¡Vamos!”, a seven-figure investment in Hispanic field and communications program began in April of this year. The program has enabled
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Tim Michels’ & Eric Toney’s support for criminal abortion ban and commitment to enforcing law a threat to women and doctors
WISCONSIN – The following statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin comes following Tim Michels’ comments yesterday that his support of the criminal abortion ban in Wisconsin is ‘reasonable’ and Eric Toney’s reported enthusiasm for prosecuting doctors under the criminal
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DNR announce approximately $143 million in federal funding approved for drinking water and wastewater improvement projects
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced the start of new federal funding to support municipal investments in wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, including an additional $79 million awarded
Wisconsin Family Action: Launches “Vote Right Wisconsin” multi-media ad campaign to encourage voter participation
MADISON – On Monday, Wisconsin Family Action, Inc. (WFA) launched a targeted, statewide, multi-media express advocacy campaign to encourage Wisconsin voters to vote in this midterm election. “Wisconsin is headed in the wrong direction. An alarming increase in crime, our schools
Democratic Governors Association: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ campaign clarifies he’d allow doctors to be locked up for providing abortions
After Tim Michels tried yet again to hide his extreme stance on abortion, his campaign clarified yesterday that Michels would allow DAs to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban that would throw women and doctors behind bars. “The [district attorneys] should enforce all
DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of village Of Winneconne Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Winneconne is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the upgrades of
Dept. of Health Services: State agencies launch Real Talks campaign to prevent and reduce substance use
In response to rising rates of substance use across Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers, the Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have unveiled Real Talks Wisconsin, an effort to give residents the information they need to keep themselves,
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Court orders Mequon-Thiensville to turn over more email lists
In an oral ruling from the bench yesterday, Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge Steven M. Cain ordered the Mequon-Thiensville School District to turn over additional email distribution lists. The ruling follows a similar victory last year, which the district has appealed.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with
UW-Madison: WARF and UW mourn the death of Carl Gulbrandsen, former WARF managing director and a visionary champion for Wisconsin innovation
Carl Gulbrandsen, whose leadership and vision during his 16 years as managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) resulted in unprecedented technological innovation and a doubling of the foundation’s investment portfolio to $2.6 billion, died Oct. 17 after
Johnson campaign: Takes steps to ensure voter confidence in upcoming elections
OSHKOSH – Ron Johnson’s reelection campaign is taking steps to assure voters that the 2022 elections will be secure and run in accordance with all applicable laws. In partnership with the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) and the Republican National
U.S. Attorney O’Shea: US attorneys announce district election officers
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin’s United States Attorneys, Gregory J. Haanstad and Timothy M. O’Shea, announced today that four Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) will lead their offices’ efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November
Pfaff campaign: Announces Blue Dog PAC endorsement
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the Blue Dog PAC had endorsed his campaign for Congress. Committed to putting constituents over political parties, the Blue Dog Coalition supports commonsense, moderate candidates who
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes launches Win for Wisconsin bus tour
MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the Win for Wisconsin bus tour, a tour focused on uplifting the Wisconsin workers and families that Ron Johnson has left behind. Over the course of 16 days, Mandela
St. Norbert College: St. Norbert College’s VAWA grant renewed for three more years
De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College was one of only two Wisconsin colleges and universities to be awarded a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant this year from the U.S. Department of Justice. St. Norbert received $269,921 this year, after