Lasry for Wisconsin: “Ron Johnson Won’t Protect Wisconsin From Gun Violence, But I Will”
Milwaukee – On Friday, Alex Lasry released an opinion piece in the Milwaukee Courier slamming do-nothing incumbent Ron Johnson for his inaction on gun violence–saying that “after accepting over $1.2 million and an ‘A rating’ from the National Rifle Association, Ron
Planned Parenthood Wisconsin: Distributing ‘Make a Plan’ pregnancy prevention kits to patients in response to threats to abortion access
WISCONSIN – In response to the news that the Supreme Court is poised to end constitutional protections for abortion potentially making it a crime in Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is providing ‘Make a Plan’ pregnancy prevention kits to patients at
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions May 2022
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Deb McGrath for Congress: La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorses Deb Baldus McGrath for Congress
Menomonie, WI—Today, La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, retired CIA officer, and working mother of three. “My representative in Congress needs
DOA: Secretary-Designee to visit live event grant recipients in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis. – On Tuesday, June 7, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld will visit with small business owners in Milwaukee to highlight the impact of the Live Event Venue Assistance Grants. These grants previously announced by Governor Tony
AFSCME Council 32: Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Today, AFSCME Council 32 announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. AFSCME Council 32 is a conglomerate of county, state, municipal, and private sector unions across Wisconsin. “I’m so
McGrath campaign: Endorsement from La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson
Menomonie, WI—Today, La Crosse County Board Member Margaret Larson endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, retired CIA officer, and working mother of three. “My representative in Congress needs
AFSCME Council 32: Endorses Mandela Barnes for Senate
MADISON — Today, AFSCME Council 32 announced it would endorse Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. AFSCME Council 32 is a conglomerate of county, state, municipal, and private sector unions across Wisconsin. “I’m
BBB: Announces 2022 Ethics Award recipients
Milwaukee, Wis. – Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The recipients were selected by an independent, distinguished panel of business ethics experts. Since 2003, BBB has honored businesses and non-profit organizations of
Wisconsin DNR: Concludes multi-state probe into fish poaching
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, concluded a multi-year law enforcement investigation into the poaching and over-harvesting of hundreds of vulnerable spawning
WisDems: Nomination signature challenge shows Michels lacks valid signatures to make August ballot
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and attorney Jeff Mandell held a press briefing detailing a challenge to the validity of a majority of Trump-endorsed candidate Tim Michels’ nomination signatures. If the challenge succeeds, Michels would not have
The White House: ICYMI: Coalition of doctors, nurses and hospitals call for confirmation of President Biden’s ATF nominee Steve Dettelbech
A coalition of doctors, hospitals and nurses have joined together to call for the confirmation of Steve Dettelbech, President Biden’s nominee to lead lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In letters released today, the coalition of eight medical
WisDems: Statement on May jobs report
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the May jobs report showed the U.S. added 390,000 new jobs in May, which was higher than predictions expected. This report follows a year of record job growth across the country and a record low unemployment rate in Wisconsin – all
Nelson for Wisconsin: Establishment Dems to Northern Wisconsin: “drop dead.”
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is outraged to see a Democrat Senate Forum in Chequamegon canceled next weekend after most all other Senate candidates canceled or declined. The Chequamegon Dems, representing
Rep. Ron Kind: Joins new Democrat Coalition Colleagues in urging Department of Commerce to prioritize rural America with supply chain and innovation investments
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined fellow members of the New Democrat Coalition Rural Reinvestment Task Force in urging the Department of Commerce to ensure rural America is a top priority when distributing funds and resources made available in the bipartisan innovation
Gallagher: Announces Military Academy application process now open
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that the application process for Military Service Academy nominations for the Class of 2027 is now open. As a member of Congress, Rep. Gallagher can nominate high school students in his district to
The White House: Fact sheet: Biden economic plan delivers robust progress in all 50 states
Today, the White House released new state-by-state fact sheets that highlight several economic indicators —including state employment, unemployment insurance claims, gross domestic product, supplemental poverty, and vaccination rates—which demonstrate the robust economic progress under President Biden’s leadership. This wasn’t by