Rep. Kind: Votes for bipartisan bill to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, further punish Putin
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored and voted for bipartisan legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. “Yesterday, my colleagues and I heard directly from President Zelensky in a powerful virtual address to Congress. The Ukrainian people continue to
Power to the Polls Wisconsin: Plans to host canvassing event, launch renewed push to engage, educate voters after ballot box ban
Coalition of Voters, Clergy, Advocates, Joined by Acting Mayor Johnson, Unite for Day of Action Educating, Engaging Black Voters Milwaukee, WI – Members of Power to the Polls Wisconsin are hosting a community kick-off and canvass event Saturday, March 19
Thomas More Society: Attorneys act to stop absentee ballots for April 5, 2022 spring election sent to incapacitated “No Vote” individuals
(March 17, 2022 – Madison, Wisconsin) The mayor and city clerk of Madison, Wisconsin, are being accused of election bribery in a complaint filed March 17, 2022, in the State of Wisconsin before the Elections Commission. Thomas More Society attorneys acted on
WisDems: “Knives Out” — March 17th
A Weekly Roundup of the Hot Mess That Is the Republican Primary for Governor MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to “Knives Out”— Rebecca Kleefisch’s favorite phrase and a weekly roundup of the infighting between the radical Republicans running for
American Oversight: Argues Speaker Vos should be found in contempt of court in election records case
Madison, WI — On Wednesday, nonpartisan watchdog group American Oversight filed a brief in Dane County Circuit Court outlining the reasons why Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and others should be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with an
Milwaukee Ald. Dimitrijevic: Releases statement on paid parental leave gaining traction throughout Southeastern Wisconsin
Today Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee unanimously approved of a resolution to establish a paid parental leave program of eight weeks for County employees. As the lead sponsor of the City’s paid parental leave ordinance, I was honored to submit testimony
Wisconsin Technical College System: Releases statement from system President Dr. Morna K. Foy on Governor Evers’ investment in community safety
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers for the $1 million investment for part-time law enforcement academies. The global pandemic has reinforced both the importance of, and the need for, high quality law enforcement professionals in Wisconsin.
Nelson campaign: ‘Johnsonomics’ strikes again in Koch Bros. closure of 120-year-old Green Bay paper mill
“It’s a game of screwing workers, busting unions and racing to the bottom for wages and benefits.” Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and pro-labor U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson condemned the union-busting closure of the 120-year-old Day Street paper
WisDems: Ron Johnson’s campaign promise: I’m going to take away your health care and raise your taxes
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson has made clear that should he win a third term, his top priorities are going to be raising taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, as well repealing the Affordable Care Act and ending protections for people
Dept. of Revenue: With tax season in final weeks, what to know before and after filling
MADISON – The April 18 individual income tax filing deadline is one month away. Taxpayers who already filed and are receiving a refund may track their refund’s status on the Where’s My Refund page of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s (DOR) website at revenue.wi.gov.
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Joins colleagues to introduce bill to end US dependence on Chinese-manufactured pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As first reported by the Daily Caller, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Liz Cheney (R-WY), Ted Budd (R-NC), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Bill Posey (R-TN), today introduced the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would
UW-Whitewater: Announces 2022 alumni award recipients
Five alumni who have achieved significant professional and community service success are being honored as the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrates its 154th anniversary. The 2022 class of alumni award honorees include graduates with careers in education, communication, accounting, human resources
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Says overwhelming majority of members are lying when they proxy vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/17/22 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today testified before the House Rules Committee on proxy voting and remote committee proceedings. During his testimony, Gallagher slammed members for lying and abusing the proxy voting process
Rep. Vruwink: Announces run for re-election in the 43rd District of the Wisconsin State Assembly
State Representative Don Vruwink released the following statement on his intention to seek a fourth term in the Wisconsin Legislature: “I have been honored to be elected three times in the 43rd Assembly District. I want to announce that I will
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Files brief supporting Enbridge in case against Michigan Governor
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – joined other chambers of commerce this week opposing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attempt to evade judgement from federal courts over her attempted shutdown of Enbridge’s Line
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS releases state level job opening and labor turnover survey data for January 2022
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data for the month of January 2022. In brief, the JOLTS data for Wisconsin showed: Wisconsin hires
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Issues letter to Cedarburg School District saying state can’t force adoption of Critical Race Theory concepts in curriculum
Local activists attempting to force district into curriculum changes The News: Attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a letter to the Cedarburg School District making clear that the district is not legally required to adopt Critical Race Theory
Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network: Launches VetWorks Wisconsin serving military members and families transitioning to Wisconsin
Program provides comprehensive employment, wellness, and reintegration support during transition process to communities around Wisconsin MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Veterans Network, and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday the launch of a program