Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters tout benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for Wisconsin, young people, and latinos ahead of VP Harris’ Thursday Milwaukee visit
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, Climate Power and Wisconsin Conservation Voters highlighted the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the eve of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Wisconsin visit. Harris is slated to meet Thursday in Milwaukee with local Latino leaders and engage with
Sen. Felzkowski: Encourages Senate Scholar participation
Madison, WI – On Wednesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to
Rep. Shankland: Statement on special session on statewide binding referenda
MADISON- Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he is calling a special session of the Legislature to consider legislation creating a statewide binding referendum process through a constitutional amendment, allowing voters to file petitions with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC)
WisDems: Will Tim Michels support a voter decided referendum on abortion? Past radical comments indicate that he will not.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers called for a Special Session that proposes a pathway to repeal the archaic and restrictive 1849 ban on abortion, by creating a process for voter referendums. Tim Michels has unsurprisingly been silent on the proposal and, given his
Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to Governor Evers’ special session call
Today, Governor Evers called a special session to be held on October 4th to create a pathway to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Currently in Wisconsin, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can vote to reject existing state statues.
Van Orden campaign: Wisconsin Grocers Association endorses Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Grocers Association announced their endorsement of Derrick Van Orden for Congress in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Mike Semman, Executive Vice President for WGA, released the following statement accompanying the Board’s vote to endorse
Weininger campaign: Weininger takes steps towards mayoral bid
(Green Bay, WI) Recently, Chad Weininger took the initial steps to mount a run for Green Bay mayor by filing the paperwork that will allow him to raise money to run for the city’s highest office. Weininger currently serves as
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Jim Wolfe appointed as new city engineer
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced today the appointment of Jim Wolfe as Madison’s City Engineer. Wolfe is a graduate of UW Madison and has served in the Engineering Division for 15 years; planning, overseeing and directing multiple projects throughout the City.
Rep. Considine: Working to uplift voters’ voices
Madison – Today, Governor Evers released an executive order bringing the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session on October 4th. Governor Evers is calling on legislative leaders to take up a bill allowing voters to put referenda on ballots. This would
DNR: Seeking public comment on proposed master plan variances for three state-owned properties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on variances to the master plans of three state-owned properties, including Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit and Willow River State Park. As
Milwaukee Alds. Coggs and Dodd: Work remains to increase pay equity for Black women
Today we recognize Black Women’s Pay Equity Day. Unlike other days of recognition, Black Women’s Pay Equity Day is not static. September 21 is the day we acknowledge this systemic gap in 2022 because in the United States Black women
WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites ready to retire Ron Johnson
MADISON, Wis. — Across the state, Wisconsinites are tired of Ron Johnson’s out-of-touch and self-serving agenda and are ready to vote him out. From wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare, to supporting outsourcing jobs, and championing a federal abortion ban,
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. This legislation ensures pretrial release factors and the development of criminal history reports are considered when assessing bail. “Nearly a year ago, the Waukesha community experienced
WisGOP: Absentee governor? Tony Evers puts in part-time hours for WI
[Brookfield, WI] – While most Wisconsinites are working more than 40 hours per week and sometimes more than one job, Governor Evers sometimes puts in part-time hours leading the state and has spent more time campaigning or at the executive
WI Right to Life: Gov. Evers calls special session in another attempt to repeal Wisconsin’s abortion ban
Today, Governor Evers announced that he is calling for a special session of the Wisconsin Legislature to create a pathway to repeal of Wisconsin’s abortion ban. The special session will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. The abortion ban,
Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for August 2022. In brief, the
Rep. Hesselbein: Applauds governor’s call for statewide binding referendum on abortion
MIDDLETON – Today, Governor Tony Evers called for a special session of the Legislature on October 4th to take up a constitutional amendment to allow Wisconsinites to change state law through binding statewide referendum. This referendum would create a pathway for
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Executive Order #175
MADISON, WI — On September 21st, 2022, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #175, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsin voters to repeal the 1849-era criminal abortion ban. On this order,
Sen. Le Mahieu, Rep. Vos: GOP leaders respond to Evers’ special session political stunt
Madison… Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) responded to Governor Evers’ call for a special session. The leaders released the following statement: “Governor Evers would rather push his agenda to have abortion available