Dept. of Natural Resources: Gov. Tony Evers proclaims June Invasive Species Action Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June as Invasive Species Action Month to encourage Wisconsinites to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife, wetlands,
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats celebrate Pride Month
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Lee Snodgrass released the following statements in celebration of Pride Month. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “Today, as Wisconsin celebrates the beginning of Pride
Nelson campaign: NEW BILLBOARD: U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson calls out Senator Ron Johnson for being bought and paid for by the NRA
APPLETON, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson is calling out Senator Ron Johnson through his new billboard reminding voters Johnson has taken $1.2 million in NRA blood money and has refused to take any action
Mitchell campaign: Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell announces candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
WINDSOR, WI – Today, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, running for the seat currently held by retiring Justice Patience Roggensack. Judge Mitchell, a former prosecutor, currently serves as the presiding
Johnson campaign: Sen. Johnson files record-breaking 30,000 nomination signatures for 2022 U.S. Senate election
OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) officially filed nomination signatures to appear on the ballot for the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin. Sen. Johnson received over 30,000 nomination signatures from supporters in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties,
Treasurer Godlewski: Proclaims June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski proclaimed June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin to promote the economic benefits of owning a home and raise awareness for the barriers Wisconsinites face in buying and staying in a home. Read
Jarchow campaign: Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association endorses Adam Jarchow for Attorney General
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association (WBHA), an organization of 3,000 members charged with protecting the rights of bear hunters and growing the sport across the state, announced its endorsement of Adam Jarchow in the race
Nicholson campaign: Urges Wisconsin Parole Board chair to deny parole to Daniel Dower for murdering his foster father Joseph Vite
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson sent a letter to Wisconsin Parole Board Chair John Tate, who was appointed by Governor Tony Evers, demanding that he deny parole and keep Daniel Dower behind bars for brutally murdering his foster father, Joseph Vite,
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Celebrating Wisconsin dairy this June
MADISON, Wis. – June Dairy Month is upon us, and it is certainly something people across our state can be proud of. June Dairy Month is an extra opportunity to celebrate a few of the things Wisconsin is known for— producing,
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Know before you go: check water conditions before swimming
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors conditions and tests the water at local beaches to make sure they are safe for swimming. “During the summer months, harmful bacteria and toxins can be lurking in the water and
Cooke campaign: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 endorses Rebecca Cooke for congress in WI-03
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 (IUPAT DC7) announced the endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. IUPAT DC7 is an affiliate of the International Union of Painters and
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Release the footage now – Leonna Hale
Kansas City, MO – On Friday, May 27th, the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) shot Leonna Hale, a 26-year-old pregnant Black woman, five times, following her involvement in a carjacking. Hale is reportedly in stable condition. An eyewitness says that
WisDems: ICYMI: Tim Michels’ plans for gun safety
MADISON, Wis. – In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here is how Tim Michels’ responded to questions about his plan to keep kids safe and prevent gun violence: To The Cap Times: “Michels’ campaign did not respond
U.S. Sen. Johnson: WSJ: Sen. Johnson plots a return to economic sanity
OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) detailing the actions needed to build a stable economic future in America and highlighting the economic failures of the Biden administration. The full
U.S. Rep. Steil: Requests Federal Review of Wisconsin State-Run Veterans Home at Union Grove Following Investigative Report
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Brooks-LaSure in response to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative report on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at
Rep. Born: JFC approves investments in public safety
MADISON, WI – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met today to approve the distribution of funds that will improve public safety operations throughout Wisconsin. The funds will support disaster relief, modernization of the state’s 911 systems, urban search and rescue,