U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Issues statement on CHIPS bill vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on the CHIPS legislation: “As a conferee selected by Leader McCarthy to lead in negotiations of China-related legislation, I looked forward to working on comprehensive legislation
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Proposal to increase employee compensation passes county board vote
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, the Milwaukee County Board adopted County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to make major updates to employee compensation that reflect both the needs of employees and County government in an economy and job market fundamentally changed by the
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in unanimous resolution to celebrate National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and their colleagues in the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus in a resolution celebrating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The resolution, which passed unanimously in the
WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Sen. Johnson votes against bipartisan legislation to ramp up production of U.S.-made semiconductor chips
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against critical bipartisan legislation that will invest in manufacturing, help ease costs, improve supply chains, and ensure the U.S. is better equipped to compete against China in technological innovation. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan
Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Denounces the county board’s vote on abortion access
[Milwaukee, WI] – Today the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted against putting a referendum on the ballot to overturn State Statute 940.04 which currently makes most abortions illegal in the State of Wisconsin. Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M)
City of Madison Clerk’s Office: Spoiling absentee ballots explainer
MADISON, WI – City of Madison voters who wish to spoil their returned absentee ballot need to contact the City of Madison Clerk’s Office. Spoil requests should be made in writing by email (voting@cityofmadison.com), by mail, or in person. Spoil
Protect Our Care: On the five year anniversary of McCain’s “Thumbs Down” vote, Republican attacks on our health care persist as Democrats are poised to pass historic legislation
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Senator John McCain giving the final “thumbs-down” vote to block President Trump and Republicans’ top legislative priority: repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Protect Our Care fought alongside advocates, activists, and health care champions
Wisconsin Elections Commission: No indication of MyVote vulnerability
The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the below statement following reports of unlawful and isolated attempts to obtain absentee ballots via MyVote, Wisconsin’s public facing online voter registration and information website: There is no indication of any vulnerability with the MyVote
Ball campaign: Dr. Denita Ball releases comprehensive plan for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff, Dr. Denita Ball, released a comprehensive, multipronged plan that she would implement as the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. The plan addresses the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, Secretary Romanski secure $15 million agreement with Frontier Communications
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have reached an agreement with Frontier Communications to address concerns with the company’s advertising of internet access speeds and landline telephone
UW-Stout: Hudson named executive director for Corporate Relations and Economic Engagement
Menomonie, Wis. — An executive director for Corporate Relations and Economic Engagement has been named at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Seth Hudson was announced as the new leader on Thursday, July 28, by Chancellor Katherine Frank. He will direct UW-Stout’s Discovery
Rep. Meyers: Presents Iron County resident Shane Wyzlic with a commemorative citation
Hurley, Wisconsin – State Representative Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) awarded Shane Wyzlic with a commemorative citation during a recent reception at St. Mary’s Church in Hurley honoring Shane for his humanitarian aid for the country of Ukraine. A Navy veteran residing
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Excited to see historic climate provisions passed
MADISON – Yesterday, Congress reached a deal to reduce carbon emissions by close to 40 percent by 2030. Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement from Executive Director Kerry Schumann: “We are excited to hear the news of a deal that
Dept. of Health Services: Expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccination
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. To date, DHS has been allocated 1,486 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine from the federal government, which is enough vaccine for 743 people to complete
Milwaukee County Supervisor Zerpa: Advisory referendum on assault weapon ban adopted
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (12-5) a proposal by Supervisor Dyango Zerpa which would ask voters if they support the State Legislature banning the “import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semi-automatic ‘military-style’ firearms whose prohibition is allowed under the Wisconsin and United
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Announces 2022 Pressure Chamber finalists
MADISON – Today the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced the five finalists competing in this year’s Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns to the Majestic Theatre on Aug. 16 during Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. At
Toney campaign: Bob Dohnal endorses Eric Toney to be Wisconsin’s next Attorney General
Today my campaign welcomed yet another big endorsement! Bob Dohnal, conservative activist and longtime publisher of the Wisconsin Conservative Digest, has endorsed me to be Wisconsin’s next Attorney General. Here’s Bob’s endorsement statement: “As a conservative activist for decades I
Barnes campaign: Momentum for Mandela Barnes surging as campaign raises nearly $220,000 in last 24 hours
MADISON — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, announced today he raised nearly $220,000 in the last 24 hours as many of his primary opponents have suspended their campaigns and endorsed him. Yesterday, Alex Lasry — who had
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Waushara County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Camp Napowan project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: Assists Safety Fresh Foods with revolving loan fund process, company sees 600% growth
SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation aims to provide services that assist new and existing businesses, this includes the administration of the County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The RLF is available through Sheboygan County’s Industrial Development and