Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Leads effort to go purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin join in national celebration of victims’ rights with purple lights as state recognizes two years of Marsy’s Law in action MADISON – Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple this next
Rep Allen: To seek reelection to fifth term
Today Representative Scott Allen announced that he will seek reelection to the State Assembly. Allen was first elected in 2014 after winning a very competitive primary election and has been reelected in 2016, 2018, and 2020. “I love the people
DNC: RECESS RECAP: GOP on defense over plan to raise taxes, sunset Medicare in battlegrounds
Back home for recess over the past two weeks, Republicans were met with ads, events, and headlines in battleground states across the country making sure that Americans know about their plan that could raise taxes on more than half the
DGA: Statement on Tim Michels’ entrance to the crowded Wisconsin GOP primary for governor
Today, Republican Tim Michels announced his candidacy for governor of Wisconsin. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Tim Michels is an extremist who Wisconsinites have rejected twice before — and for good reason. His radical
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is April 30
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. Over 135 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, April 30, 2022 where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and
UW-Madison: New program to expand access to substance abuse treatment in rural WI
MADISON, Wis. – A new statewide collaboration between the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health aims to bring much needed help to rural communities grappling with a rise in substance use and addiction.
Bodden Campaign: Announces endorsement list
STOCKBRIDGE – The Bodden campaign is announcing his first list of endorsements he has picked up since his announcement last Thursday: – Gubernatorial Candidate & Current 59th District Representative Tim Ramthun – Governor Scott Walker – Senator Duey Stroebel –
Rep. Tusler: Endorses Rachael Cabral-Guevara
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, State Representative Ron Tusler (R- Harrison) announced his endorsement of Rachael Cabral-Guevara in her run for State Senate. “Rachael is a hardworking, honest, and intelligent legislator that tirelessly and relentlessly works for the common man
WisDOT: Wisconsin DMV first in nation to share driver data electronically
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the first DMV, nationwide, to update its data system to enable the electronic sharing of all driver records with other states. The innovative process, launched April 10, modernizes Wisconsin’s
WisDems: Two-time failed candidate Tim Michels announces campaign for governor
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tim Michels announced he is entering the Republican primary for governor. Making the Republican field so crowded that it’s already #TimTime… again. Michels last ran for office more than twenty years ago, so we have a lot
Joers Campaign: Alex Joers announces campaign for State Assembly
MIDDLETON – Today, Dane County Supervisor Alex Joers announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly in District 79. Alex grew up on Madison’s west side before graduating from Middleton High School in 2011 then earning his Public Administration degree from
Dept. of Health Services: Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake’s statement about Thank You Tour stop in St. Croix County
“Today was a great visit with our Thank You Tour hosts at St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department. We are so appreciative of those who were able to join us today to help recognize the COVID-19 response efforts
Michels campaign: Announces run for governor
CONTACT: Michels Press Office press@michelsforgovernor.com Builder, veteran, and outsider launches bid to defeat Tony Evers BROWNSVILLE, WI – Conservative businessman and veteran, Tim Michels, announced his bid to become Wisconsin’s next governor today. He is running in the Republican primary.
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Governor Evers has listened and acted to protecting the public trust in Wisconsin’s waters
Rhinelander, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire thanks Governor Tony Evers for vetoing legislation that would allow private development on the beds of lakes and rivers without proper consideration of the public’s ownership and rights in Wisconsin’s waters. Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine,
WisDems: Earth to Kleefisch and Nicholson; Wisconsinites want their Governor to create new jobs and protect our state’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers understands that good policy on clean water, public transportation infrastructure, and clean energy are critical for the future of Wisconsin’s economy. This week, Gov. Evers released a clean energy plan that will create an estimated 40,000 new jobs
UW Madison: Ultra-efficient carbon capture tech earns top 60 spot in global XPRIZE challenge
MADISON – For a planet increasingly ravaged by the effects of climate change, removing carbon from the atmosphere could be part of a desperately needed turn in the right direction. Innovators worldwide participating in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition are
WisDems: ICYMI; Ron Johnson thinks a GOP plan for tax increases and the potential end of medicare and social security is a ‘Positive Thing’
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, UpNorthNews wrote a scathing story blasting Ron Johnson for praising a GOP agenda that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, sunset Social Security and Medicare, and hike health insurance costs. Read the full article here: UpNorthNews: Ron Johnson Thinks
Sen. Cowles: Earth Day in the 2021-22 Legislative Session
GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on Earth Day: “Sustainable natural resources policy isn’t a catch phrase – it’s a focus of some common-sense, bipartisan policies year-round in the Wisconsin State Senate. As Co-Chair of
UW Madison: Shifting food choices reducing climate impact of American diet
MADISON — Changing dietary patterns in the U.S. are leading to lower emissions of food-related, climate-warming gases, according to a new research study, and half of the reduction can be attributed to eating less beef. Every choice we make as
Sabor Campaign: Announces candidacy for Secretary of State
MADISON, WI — Alexia Sabor, an environmental science professional, project manager, and community leader, who currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Party of Dane County, announced today her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. “My parents taught me early