Public Health Madison & Dane County: Dane County moves into “High” COVID-19 Community Level
On July 21, 2022, Dane County moved into the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) “high” COVID-19 community level. At this level, in accordance with CDC guidance, Public Health Madison & Dane County recommends that everyone be up-to-date on their vaccines and
City of Madison: S. Blair Street opens in both Directions
South Blair Street is now open to both sides of traffic for the first time in two months. It was closed for the past two months to speed up the construction process. With this reopening, there will now be improved
Toney campaign: What’s Adam Jarchow smoking?
[Fond du Lac, WI…] The following is a statement from Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and candidate for attorney general. VIDEO LINK “In the debate I won against my GOP primary opponents one thing was clear; Adam Jarchow is
Godlewski campaign: Launches new TV ad slamming her own party, primary opponents for treating reproductive rights as an afterthought
MADISON – Fresh off a victorious debate performance on Sunday, Sarah Godlewski’s campaign is launching a new TV ad that calls out her own party and her primary opponents for not prioritizing reproductive rights until it was too late to save this bedrock
Johnson campaign: NFIB endorses Johnson
OSHKOSH – Today, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) re-election campaign. The endorsement was announced at an event held at Rolling Threads Unlimited in Waukesha, one of the more than 10,000 Wisconsin NFIB member
Bird campaign: Paralympic Gold Medalist and author Jeff Pagels to speak at LuAnn Bird for Assembly Event on the 32nd anniversary of ADA
HALES CORNERS— On Tuesday, the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Paralympic Nordic Skiing gold medalist Jeff Pagels will be speaking at 2 pm at the fully wheelchair accessible home of LuAnn Bird, 84th Assembly
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Felzkowski celebrates July is Independent Retailers Month
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/220722GOPAddress.mp3 Hi, I’m State Senator Mary Felzkowski of the 12th Senate District. I want to take this time to remind everyone that July is Independent Retailers Month. Independent Retailers Month celebrates individuals and companies that have built their own
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Bewley touts Gov. Evers’ infrastructure spending to rehab roads and bridges
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/220722DemAddress.mp3 Hi, this is State Senator Bewley with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Just a few years ago, Wisconsin was getting a bad reputation as the “pothole state.” Things are changing. Since Governor Evers took office, we have improved
WisDems: ICYMI – Ron Johnson minimizes impact of 1849 statute that stopped abortion in Wisconsin & calls the overturning of Roe v. Wade a thing of “beauty”
MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview, Ron Johnson once again callously dismissed the reality now facing Wisconsinites who need to access abortion services, saying “abortions are still legal in Illinois.” Johnson then called the overturning of Roe v. Wade a thing of “beauty.” “Ron
Clerk Christenson: Stands with community groups seeking expanded ballot access
MILWAUKEE – Today County Clerk George Christenson joined Pastor Greg Lewis of Souls to the Polls, Shauntay Nelson of All Voting is Local and members of SEIU, as well as County Supervisors Felesia A. Martin and Steven Shea for an
Sen. Testin: WEC is not above the law
Earlier this week, the legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) utilized its statutory authority to suspend Emergency Rule 2209. This rule had been issued by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to allow clerks to complete a witness’s missing
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Adamski steps into government relations role for Farmers Union
WFU Board votes Vice President Von Ruden in to complete Presidential Term CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union has a new Government Relations Director to announce, as well as a shift in the presidency on the board of directors. After
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans vote against protecting Wisconsinites’ access to contraceptives
MADISON, Wis. – Today, every Wisconsin House Republican voted against a bill that would protect Wisconsinites’ ability to access contraceptives and contraception, and protect health care providers’ ability to provide them. “A far-right Supreme Court justice has made it clear that
U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect Americans’ constitutional rights
Washington, DC – This week, Rep. Ron Kind voted to codify essential rights for Americans by advancing the Respect for Marriage Act and the Right to Contraception Act. “When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it put the right to privacy on shaky ground and
Concurrency: Kate Weiland named COO
BROOKFIELD, Wis., July 21, 2022 — Concurrency Inc., a Microsoft-focused IT services company, has announced the appointment of Kate Weiland to chief operating officer. In her new role, Weiland is focused on creating innovation that brings value to Concurrency partners and clients,
Barnes campaign: AFT-Wisconsin endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Today, AFT-Wisconsin joined SEIU Wisconsin State Council, AFSCME Council 32, IBEW 2150, AFT 212, and over 160 state and local leaders across Wisconsin in endorsing Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate. “Since the start of his career as
TESCHGlobal: Joel Walker promoted to President
GRAFTON, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – TESCHGlobal (TG), a professional services and data enablement firm, today announced Joel Walker as president. An accomplished healthcare data veteran with a proven track record, Walker is charged with TG’s overall profitability and will
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus Republicans joint statement on UK’s decision to unilaterally modify the Northern Ireland Protocol
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), along with Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Rep. John Katko (NY-24), released a joint statement in response to the government of the United Kingdom’s decision to unilaterally modify the
Rep. Allen: Comments on proposed Title IX change
Recently, the Biden administration proposed amending regulations to implement a new interpretation of Title IX. Title IX prohibits recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. Today, Rep. Allen submitted comments
Venture Dairy, Wisconsin Daily Alliance: US Senate candidate Barnes supports policies jeopardizing the future of dairy in Wisconsin
Earlier this week, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate met to debate various policy issues ahead of Wisconsin’s August 9th Primary. At the debate, the likely front runner in the field, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, signaled strong anti-CAFO sentiment rooted in