Politics
Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Ignore Farmers, Rural Communities, Leave Agriculture Agency Without Dept. Head in the Midst of Dairy, Trade Crises
Republicans reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for the first time in modern state history
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversRepublican Obstruction Escalates Insecurity for Family Farms
Amid Dairy Crisis, Republicans Reject Ag Secretary Appointment
Nov 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingGov. Evers Appoints James Rennicke as Burnett County District Attorney
Rennicke will fill the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversRep. Goyke & State Assembly to Honor Hometown Hero Irena Ivic
"On Thursday we honor a mother, neighbor, and public servant who came to the rescue of a child in danger."
Nov 5th, 2019 by Evan GoykeU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Increased Federal Funding to Provide Farmers with Mental Health Resources and Services
Senate appropriations bill will provide $8 million for Baldwin’s FARMERS FIRST Act
Nov 5th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAgriculture Stakeholders Press Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans to Confirm DATCP Sec. Brad Pfaff
In calls for stability, certainty in the midst of dairy and trade crises, stakeholders urge confirmation of agriculture secretary
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversRep. Zamarripa Statement on Racist Acid Attack
“All our leaders should call out the horrifying racist ideology that has become a part of our political discourse. No one should be afraid of being attacked simply for being who they are.”
Nov 4th, 2019 by Ald. JoCasta ZamarripaHate Has No Home Here!
"I am sickened by the idea that this happened in the neighborhood where I grew up, in a city that is so proud of its immigrant heritage."
Nov 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Wisconsin State Legislature to Confirm Brad Pfaff as State Agriculture Secretary
"State legislative Republicans should not let politics get in the way of helping our farmers when they are dealing with many difficult challenges."
Nov 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPlanned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
“I thank Planned Parenthood Advocates for their endorsement, and honor the important work they do every day.”
Nov 4th, 2019 by Rebecca KieferGov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Union Grove-Yorkville Firefighter
"I join Wisconsinites in mourning his death and remembering his legacy of selfless service."
Nov 4th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversMilwaukee 2020 Host Committee Partners with Northwestern Mutual for Three Historic Summits
Host Committee opens community application for “Ensuring Economic Equity” summit, set for Nov. 22
Nov 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Committee