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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Plan to Propose Largest Biennial Increase in State Funding for the UW System in State History

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 19, 2024
Audio File of Radio Address.MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Sep 19th, delivered his weekly radio address highlighting plan to propose the largest biennial increase in state funding for the… Read More

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates Back-to-School Season with Visits to K-12 Schools Across the State

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 18, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers earlier this week concluded his annual statewide K-12 back-to-school tour, welcoming educators, students, families, staff, and administrators back to school for the… Read More

Eric Hovde’s Bank Connected To More Nursing Homes with Accusations of Elder Abuse

September 18, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 18th, a new report from American Journal News revealed that Eric Hovde’s bank has financed two previously unreported nursing homes with alarming accusations of… Read More

ICYMI: Will Overwhelming Support For Paid Family Leave Translate Into Wisconsin Votes This November?

September 18, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 18th, UpNorthNews reported how Wisconsin Republicans like Duey Stroebel, Joan Ballweg, Pat Snyder, and Shannon Zimmerman have blocked paid family leave at every turn,… Read More

ICYMI: Peter Barca, Angelina Cruz, and Concerned Constituent Speak Out on Bryan Steil’s Extreme Record on Abortion and IVF

September 18, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 18th, Peter Barca, State Assembly candidate Angelina Cruz, and a concerned constituent from Congressional District 1 held a press conference calling out Bryan Steil for… Read More

ICYMI: Rep. Jodi Emerson, Candidate Alison Page, City Council Member Kate Felton Hold Press Conference Calling Out Derrick Van Orden as the House Faces Looming Government Shutdown

September 17, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 17th, Representative Jodi Emerson, Assembly Candidate Alison Page and Eau Claire City Council Member Kate Felton held a press call highlighting Derrick Van Orden’s… Read More

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship to Add Four Occupational Pathways This Fall

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 16, 2024
Expansion offers additional opportunities to state youth for on-the-job training in law enforcement, fire protection, project management, and barbering/cosmetology MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers,… Read More

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce New Survey Finds Child Care Industry Unable to Serve 33,000 Kids Due to Lack of Staff

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 16, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), on Sep 16th, announced the results of DCF’s Child Care Supply and Demand Survey, which… Read More

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Accuse Van Orden Campaign of Violating FCC Rules in Recent TV Ad

September 16, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the La Crosse Tribune reported that Derrick Van Orden is being called out for violating federal law by running an attack ad without the disclosure required by the… Read More

WisDems Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Latino Caucus Chair Solana Patterson-Ramos released the following statement: Democratic… Read More

ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden Supports a Farm Bill That Will Cut Food Stamps

September 13, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 12th, the Cap Times reported that Derrick Van Orden and Republicans in the House Committee on Agriculture have spent over a year delaying the passage of a critical Farm… Read More

ICYMI: Money Meant to Improve Reading in Schools is Frozen Amid a Political Fight. Now, Districts Have to Take Out Loans.

September 13, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Sep 12th, CBS 58 reported that months after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Republican efforts to block state funding were unconstitutional, Duey Stroebel and… Read More

ICYMI: Western Wisconsinites Hold Press Conference Calling Out Derrick Van Orden’s Incompetence, Local Farmer Describes Explosive D.C. Meeting

September 13, 2024
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, as the House wraps up its first week back in session, Alderman Mark Neumann, Wisconsin Farmer Dylan Bruce and County Board Supervisor Kelly Leibold held a press… Read More

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Award of $27.8 Million under Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 13, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand, announced on Sep 13th, that the PSC awarded more than $27.8 million in funding from the… Read More

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $2.1 Million for Nine Bridge Projects Supporting Maritime Commerce

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
September 12, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), on Sep 12th, announced the annual payment of over $2.1 million to help maintain Wisconsin’s… Read More