Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee’s Zucker-Bucks 2.0 shell game

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.”

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches monkeypox data page

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff receives NARAL endorsement

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Steil passes bill to hold Biden administration accountable

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced his legislation to increase transparency of U.S. sanctions on foreign adversaries passed the House unanimously. “We need a government that’s accountable, especially when it comes to dealing with rogue nations like Iran and Russia. Time and again, the Biden Administration has skirted Congress,

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WED PM Update: Toney fundraising ticks up, but still well behind AG Kaul

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dem AG Josh Kaul ended the most recent fundraising period with $2.2 million in the bank, a nearly 19-to-1 advantage over GOP opponent Eric Toney. From July 26-Aug. 31, Kaul brought in $481,132, while the former Baltimore federal prosecutor also spent $241,444.

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Johnson mocks attack ads targeting him in new spot

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is running a new spot that mocks attack ads against him, saying next “they’ll be saying I hate children and puppies.” Johnson’s campaign said the ad is running on TV, but didn’t provide other details. The ad opens with Johnson flipping through two ads mentioning him

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher joins 36 House Republicans in introducing Taiwan Policy Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and 35 House Republicans, today introduced the Taiwan Policy Act. This legislation that would strengthen Taiwan’s defense and deter CCP Aggression by: Establishing a comprehensive set of tools to increase Taiwan’s military capabilities to deter

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Calls on DHS and CBP to fulfill agencies’ mission and secure border

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not secure. We have a humanitarian crisis and a drug trafficking

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Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee’s Zucker-Bucks 2.0 shell game

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.” In addition, the funding is now coming from the Center for

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U.S. Attorney Shea: Announces new reporting procedure for environmental justice issues & environmental violations

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches monkeypox data page

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This data provides key insights that will help empower Wisconsinites to

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff receives NARAL endorsement

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights are on the ballot, and if we don’t stand together

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Defend Democracy Project: Defend Democracy Project, coalition partners hold press briefing on the Jan 6 hearings and ongoing threats

Washington, DC —Today, Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Jim Williams of Public Policy Polling, Christina Baal-Owens, Executive Director of Public Wise, and Brad Woodhouse, co-chair of Defend Democracy Project, joined a virtual press briefing hosted by Defend Democracy Project, to discuss the January

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Portman bipartisan bill to ensure taxpayer-funded inventions are made in America advances in Senate

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced their bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act has been passed by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The legislation will better ensure products invented as a result of funding provided by the Department of Homeland

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DNR: DNR, WHEDA host Home And Habitat Fest at Havenwoods State Forest

MILWAUKEE, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the first Home and Habitat Fest, an afternoon of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee at 12 p.m.

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