Main Street Alliance: Responds to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the news that Leader Schumer and Senator Manchin announced a breakthrough in their negotiations on the Reconciliation bill, Main Street Alliance/Main Street Action Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Democrats must recognize recession reality, abandon BBB
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the U.S. economy shrank by 0.9% in the second quarter and formally entered a recession. “The first step out of a recession is to recognize you are in a
Rep. Brandtjen: H.O.T. Government & Thomas More Society expose major flaws in WEC
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding even more Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) flaws, discovered by two patriot groups: “Yesterday, two groups pointed out the ridiculous voting failures in Wisconsin that Speaker Robin
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Calls on policymakers to embrace domestic energy independence to combat economic recession
MADISON – On Thursday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released second quarter data on the country’s GDP that showed the U.S. economy is in a recession. The new report revealed that GDP decreased 0.9%, indicating the economy slowed for the
Van Orden campaign: On latest DC spending proposal: “Americans are paying for Washington’s terrible policies every day”
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Yesterday’s announcement of nearly half a trillion dollars in new spending is creating new fears of increasing inflation. Washington Democrats continue their pattern of taxing and spending which has led to the highest costs in
Family Friendly Action PAC: Launches $5 million grassroots campaign to defeat Ron Johnson ahead of midterm elections
Robust Organizing Program Will Educate Voters on Johnson’s History Opposing Policies Families Need MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Family Friendly Action PAC announced a grassroots independent expenditure that will spend $5 million to defeat Ron Johnson, who has consistently
Milwaukee Public Schools: Announces update to mask wearing policy
MILWAUKEE (July 28, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced tonight updates to the district’s COVID-19 mask wearing policy during the July monthly meeting with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Effective immediately, the district will transition to mandatory mask wearing only when
Barnes campaign: Blasts Senator Ron Johnson for playing games with veterans’ health care
MADISON – This week, Senator Ron Johnson voted against the advancement of common-sense legislation to expand healthcare coverage for military veterans who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service. Exposure to burn pits and associated toxins can lead to asthma,
Milwaukee County Board: County Supervisors disappointed in defeat of referendum on abortion
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board rejected a resolution that would have placed a referendum question on Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law on the November 2022 ballot. The resolution was authored by Supervisor Ryan Clancy and co-sponsored by Supervisors Sequanna Taylor, Priscilla Coggs-Jones,
Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson proposal to fund expanded voter outreach efforts adopted
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (13-4) a proposal by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson to allocate $50,000 to the Office of the County Clerk and Milwaukee County Election Commission to boost voter outreach and education efforts. “Voting is
WisDems: Wisconsin House Republicans choose partisan politics over American people
MADISON, Wis. – Today, every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act – choosing to side with Big Pharma and the Chinese government instead of voting to create jobs in America and secure our domestic supply chains. Many
Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson: Applauds adoption of resolution funding voter education and outreach
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (13-4) a proposal by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson to allocate $50,000 to the Office of the County Clerk and Milwaukee County Election Commission to increase voter outreach and education efforts. “Voting is a
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Coggs-Jones applauds funding of Early Childhood and Family Engagement Project
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors allocated more than $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to engage community partners in providing additional resources, services, and supports to children and families in Milwaukee County. “I am elated and
Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson proposal to change parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way approved
MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (14-4) a resolution by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis to change the name of the parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way. “Frederick Law Olmsted’s impact on Milwaukee deserves to
U.S. Sen Baldwin: Votes to pass water infrastructure legislation with investments for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include a number of measures in the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to strengthen our supply chain and address storm water challenges in Wisconsin. The Senate passed the bipartisan legislation
UW-Madison: How mindfulness boosts pain regulation
MADISON — Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment. The study, published today (July
WisDems: Republicans running for Governor not backing down From radical politics as primary day nears
MADISON, Wis. – Republican candidates for governor doubled down on their radical agenda on Dan O’Donnell’s right wing debate stage. On abortion: Rebecca Kleefisch doubled down on her dangerous views on reproductive care and said she “celebrated” the Dobbs decision that overturned
Democratic Governors Association: Mike Pence’s endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch turns Wisconsin GOP Gov. Primary into ultimate Trump vs. Pence showdown
It’s official: the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor just became a battleground for the fight between Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Pence just announced he’s endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch, a decision that flies in the face of Donald Trump, who endorsed
WisGOP: Dems insist there is no recession to cover for their failed economic policies
This morning, economic data revealed a second consecutive quarter of negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which is the technical definition of a recession. Despite the Biden administration’s efforts to change the definition we have all learned in our high school economics classes in order to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license