MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., the state’s largest taxpayer advocacy organization, has announced that Paul Rozeski was promoted to Director of Government Relations and Member Services. “We are excited about what Paul’s leadership and business experience will bring to WPT,” said Mike Marsch, President of WPT. “He was a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Peninsula State Park now has an all-terrain wheelchair that is available to loan. The outdoor wheelchair is a donation from local business Kinect M1. Peninsula State Park is partnering with the Friends of Peninsula State Park to offer

Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Wisconsin’s Finances: Debt and Borrowing. In the 2023-2025 budget, the Legislature chose to pay down existing debt obligations and reduce new borrowing compared to previous budgets. Despite the decrease in borrowing, the state will maintain a robust rainy day fund and

MADISON, WI – In light of yesterday’s news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the constitutionality of the Wisconsin legislative maps, the Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) launched a new program designed to put Senate Democrats in position to compete in all corners of Wisconsin, flip seats, and

Pfizer announced it raked in $12.7 billion this quarter during their earnings report yesterday. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices for prescription drugs. Pfizer opposed the Biden administration reforms that lower prescription drug prices.  During the call, CEO Albert Bourla bragged about how the company’s “financial results

MILWAUKEE – (August 2, 2023) – Join Hunger Task Force and Wells Fargo for the Opening Day donation tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair. On Thursday, August 3, fairgoers can participate in the Wells Fargo $5 Day benefiting Hunger Task Force and donate two cans of healthy fruits or vegetables, or make a

KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil hosted three listening sessions in Rock, Racine, and Kenosha Counties to hear directly from Wisconsin families about current issues before Congress and field requests from constituents who seek help dealing with federal agencies.  Steil speaking to WI-01 residents in Kenosha. “Today was a great conversation

Statement by State Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), on the illegal action by the Supreme Court to fire the Director of State Courts. “The new majority of the Supreme Court are so power-hungry that they have violated their oaths, the constitution, the law, and the Supreme Court’s

MADISON – Today, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches her “Win Wisconsin” PAC, a new political action committee dedicated to supporting legislative candidates who are committed to strengthening access to health care in Wisconsin, supporting the expansion of BadgerCare and have experience in the health and science industries.  “As a former nurse,

Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species’ long-term survival. To better understand what goes on in the mating lives of muriquis, researchers at

Madison, WI – State Representative Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) released the following statement regarding co-authoring the gain of function legislation that was introduced: “I would like to thank Rep. Behnke and Senator Jacque for leading the charge on this gain of function bill. I am proud to be the assembly co-author on

Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation authored by Rep. Elijah Behnke, Sen. André Jacque, and Rep. Ty Bodden prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting gain of function experimentation in Wisconsin: “Gain of function research involves improving the ability of a pathogen to cause disease.

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement to highlight the benefits that veterans exposed to toxic substances can receive under the PACT Act and encourage veterans and their families to apply by an important August 9 deadline: “Last year, Democrats passed and President Biden

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – As Vice President Kamala Harris visits southeast Wisconsin today, communities and families across the state are already seeing relief thanks to programs backed by the Biden-Harris administration that were opposed by Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation. “Thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, Wisconsinites are

Audio File of Radio Address.  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address kicking off the first day of the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Today, I’m jazzed to help kick off the first day of the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair! 

WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Board of Directors is excited to announce that Nicholas (Nick) Ramos will become the organization’s next Executive Director, effective August 21, 2023. Nick comes to Wisconsin Democracy Campaign with a wide range of relevant experience and expertise in voting administration, state elections, and community outreach.

WHITEWATER—August 3, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Kim McDarison as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in August. Kim McDarison,  who recently created a new online news source for the Whitewater community: WhitewaterWise.com, also is the publisher of Fort Atkinson Online, which continues to cover

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Harris’ visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the vice president back to the Badger State: “With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden-Harris Administration delivered a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s roads, bridges, railroads, and

MADISON – Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., the state’s largest taxpayer advocacy organization, has announced that Paul Rozeski was promoted to Director of Government Relations and Member Services.  “We are excited about what Paul’s leadership and business  experience will bring to WPT,” said Mike Marsch, President of WPT. “He was a clear choice for WPT