AFP-WI: Statement on Buttigieg’s visit to Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI – As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Wisconsin this week, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is reminding elected officials of the recent polling that shows Wisconsinites’ strong opposition to the Biden-Harris administration’s gas-car ban. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak made the following
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to hold Big Tech accountable and protect kids and teens online
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety & Privacy Act, which includes the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Protection Act, bipartisan bills to protect children and teens online and hold Big
Dept. of Public Instruction: New data shows Wisconsin youth continue navigating mental health crisis
MADISON — The Department of Public Instruction released data today showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges. “Our schools have a critical role in addressing the mental health needs of Wisconsin’s children,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Harris campaign: Vice President Harris fights to expand affordable housing for Wisconsin tribes
Four Native American tribes across Wisconsin will receive more than $20 million to invest in affordable housing projects thanks to Vice President Harris and the Biden-Harris administration. It’s the latest in a series of efforts from Vice President Harris to bring down
Rep. Sortwell, Sen. Jacque: Evers tells town to not contact their local state Representative and Senator during events
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement in response to the governor’s office withholding information regarding local events: “Governor Evers and his administration have a track record of withholding information from
Wisconsin Towns Association: Rep. Hurd receives Friend of Towns Award
Representative Karen Hurd was recently awarded the 2023-24 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association, recognizing her efforts supporting town interests. Representative Hurd authored several bills ensuring or restoring local decision-making. Most notably, Representative Hurd authored a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Aug. 14
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, originating from the St. Croix
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awarded more than $1 million to expand apprenticeship
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has been awarded $1,013,753 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 46 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $39 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Thank you to U.S.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this
Harris campaign: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day
To: Interested Parties From: Garren Randolph, Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager, and Cassi Fenili, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Date: July 30, 2024 RE: The state of play in Wisconsin less than 100 days out from Election Day Hi all, This
Shankland campaign: MoveOn endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress as part of top tier battleground slate
Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Launches investment scam tracker to help the public spot financial investment scams
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. These scams, frequently called “pig-butchering” or “financial grooming” due to the amount of
WisDems: New filing shows Hovde’s bank continues to do business with foreign governments and banks
MADISON, Wis. — Sunwest Bank, the $3.2 billion bank that Eric Hovde owns, just filed a report showing that they continue to actively do millions in business with foreign banks and governments. The recent filing comes after reporting revealed that just before Hovde began running for
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT showcases initiatives to improve safety on Wisconsin roads
Summer Safety Event highlights shared responsibility to reduce crashes, injuries Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s
IRG Action Fund: Policy brief: Fact checking the opponents of the constitutional amendment
With opponents spending over $1 million to mislead the public, IRG Action and WILL bust the myths and correct the record The News: Misinformation is everywhere regarding the upcoming August 13th constitutional amendments that would require the governor to involve
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Endorses for fall election
Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election ahead of the August 13th primary. “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent
Trump campaign: Launches new ad on dangerously liberal border czar Kamala Harris
Today, the Trump campaign launched a new ad in battleground states highlighting dangerously liberal Kamala Harris’s weakness and failure to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants at our Southern border. President Trump created the most secure border in our country’s history. In
Gov. Evers: Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence releases final action plan
AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the final action plan of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering a positive path forward to connect more workers with
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR to host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 17
BRULE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Douglas County Fish and Game League, Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Western Lake Superior Trollers Association, will host their annual Family
Dept. of Natural Resources: Eligible hunters: Sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
Deadline to apply is Sept. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before