MILWAUKEE — Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s decision to block the legislative district maps established by Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court: “The politicization of our courts is rotting our
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative maps that Wisconsin’s justices had approved in a 4-3 ruling and sent the case back to state court for further proceedings. Wednesday’s ruling found the state court had erred in approving
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, released a new TV ad that knocks Dems on inflation. Johnson’s campaign said the ad will run statewide on broadcast and cable TV but didn’t release other details. Johnson narrates the spot, saying inflation has
La Crosse, WI — Today, U.S. Representative Ron Kind, Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff, and Sarah B., a young professional from Eau Claire living with Type 1 diabetes marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while calling
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. “I want to thank my friend Rep. Skowronski for his service and dedication to the people
West Bend, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – After nearly a year of collaboration and support from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive a $377,000 grant for obtaining the necessary hardware and data storage for body-worn
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites planning or returning from spring break travels to take simple public health precautions to prevent illness. Although overall COVID-19 case numbers are declining, students and other travelers can still become
Twelve years after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Democrats are focused on further expanding coverage and lowering health care costs, while Republicans remain committed to repealing the law and gutting its coverage protections. Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said
MADISON, Wis. – Twelve years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, which lowered health care costs for millions of families across the country and secured protections for the over 130 million Americans who live with pre-existing
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, March 30-31, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public
WISCONSIN — Today the Working Families Party announced its third round of endorsements for the 2022 spring election cycle. New endorsements include Dane County Supervisor Anthony J. Gray, who has consistently advocated for increased investment in racial and criminal justice,
A Democratic National Committee ad campaign slams U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for advocating to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The 15-second digital ad buy worth four figures blasting the Oshkosh Republican is airing in Wisconsin, Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Madison- Today, Governor Evers signed an innovative health care bill authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield). Assembly Bill 679, which is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 208 removes the sunset provision created in 2021 Wisconsin Act 10,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined forty Republican members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Biden to include a 5 percent increase above inflation for the defense spending in his fiscal year 2023 budget request.
Madison, Wis. – March 23, 2022 – Today marks 12 years since the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act, and yet roughly 91,000 Wisconsinites remain uninsured or unable to afford care, the Wisconsin legislature has continually refused to increase access
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills to support Wisconsin’s healthcare providers and patients. The first bill signed by Gov. Evers today continues the innovative Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which was established during the pandemic to allow hospital services to
Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 960, which was led by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), making threats of
(March 23, 2022)–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse Brad Pfaff in the democrat primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Michelle Kussow, WGA’s Executive Vice President said, “We have worked with Brad Pfaff while he
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has announced the election of new officers to serve its Board of Directors as follows: Jim Hyland, Roundy’s/Kroger – Chair; Bob Jaskolski, Trig’s – Vice Chair; and Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe’s Market – Secretary/Treasurer (additional information
MILWAUKEE — Fair Elections Project Director Sachin Chheda released the following statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s decision to block the legislative district maps established by Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court: “The politicization of our courts is rotting our democracy through and through. “After refusing to consider VRA claims
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Gov. Tony Evers’ legislative maps that Wisconsin’s justices had approved in a 4-3 ruling and sent the case back to state court for further proceedings. Wednesday’s ruling found the state court had erred in approving Evers’ proposal to draw a seventh majority Black Assembly district.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, released a new TV ad that knocks Dems on inflation. Johnson’s campaign said the ad will run statewide on broadcast and cable TV but didn’t release other details. Johnson narrates the spot, saying inflation has surged to a 40-year high and Dems have “declared war”
La Crosse, WI — Today, U.S. Representative Ron Kind, Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff, and Sarah B., a young professional from Eau Claire living with Type 1 diabetes marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while calling for action to reduce the cost of insulin. The ACA
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. “I want to thank my friend Rep. Skowronski for his service and dedication to the people of the 82nd district and for leading the way on many
West Bend, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – After nearly a year of collaboration and support from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive a $377,000 grant for obtaining the necessary hardware and data storage for body-worn cameras for sheriff’s deputies, as well as dash cameras for
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites planning or returning from spring break travels to take simple public health precautions to prevent illness. Although overall COVID-19 case numbers are declining, students and other travelers can still become ill or spread COVID-19 to others. Getting tested after returning
Twelve years after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Democrats are focused on further expanding coverage and lowering health care costs, while Republicans remain committed to repealing the law and gutting its coverage protections. Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said the quiet part out loud earlier this month, when he again
MADISON, Wis. – Twelve years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, which lowered health care costs for millions of families across the country and secured protections for the over 130 million Americans who live with pre-existing conditions. Building on this success, President Biden and Democrats passed
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion over two days, March 30-31, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. On Wednesday, March 30, the Marquette Law School Poll
WISCONSIN — Today the Working Families Party announced its third round of endorsements for the 2022 spring election cycle. New endorsements include Dane County Supervisor Anthony J. Gray, who has consistently advocated for increased investment in racial and criminal justice, and Vice President of the Superior School Board Dr. Christina
A Democratic National Committee ad campaign slams U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for advocating to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The 15-second digital ad buy worth four figures blasting the Oshkosh Republican is airing in Wisconsin, Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. It includes text across the screen reading “That could mean
Madison- Today, Governor Evers signed an innovative health care bill authored by Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield). Assembly Bill 679, which is now 2021 Wisconsin Act 208 removes the sunset provision created in 2021 Wisconsin Act 10, which was the Covid relief bill, to allow hospitals to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined forty Republican members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Biden to include a 5 percent increase above inflation for the defense spending in his fiscal year 2023 budget request. In the letter, the members encouraged the President to reject
Madison, Wis. – March 23, 2022 – Today marks 12 years since the historic passage of the Affordable Care Act, and yet roughly 91,000 Wisconsinites remain uninsured or unable to afford care, the Wisconsin legislature has continually refused to increase access to BadgerCare, the state’s Medicaid program. Wisconsin is one of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills to support Wisconsin’s healthcare providers and patients. The first bill signed by Gov. Evers today continues the innovative Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which was established during the pandemic to allow hospital services to be provided in a home setting if the federal Centers of Medicare
Madison, Wis., March 23, 2022—Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 960, which was led by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Representative Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), making threats of violence towards a health care worker a Class H felony.
(March 23, 2022)–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse Brad Pfaff in the democrat primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Michelle Kussow, WGA’s Executive Vice President said, “We have worked with Brad Pfaff while he was DATCP Secretary and most recently in the State Senate
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has announced the election of new officers to serve its Board of Directors as follows: Jim Hyland, Roundy’s/Kroger – Chair; Bob Jaskolski, Trig’s – Vice Chair; and Kevin Metcalfe, Metcalfe’s Market – Secretary/Treasurer (additional information on each officer below). WGA officers serve for a term