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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ron Johnson’s Vote Against the Bipartisan US Innovation and Competition Act Madison, Wis. — Today, following Ron Johnson’s vote against the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “When given a choice between standing up for Wisconsin workers or pushing […]

ICYMI: In Joint Op-ed, Govs. Evers and Whitmer Call for Passage of American Jobs Plan “Continued state investments and the American Jobs Plan are needed to spur transformational change and create more opportunity for everyone.” MADISON, Wis. — In a joint op-ed, Governors Evers and Whitmer urged Congress to pass President Biden’s American Jobs Plan […]

NEW REPORT: Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Has Dropped by Two Thirds Relative to 2020 Thanks to Gov. Evers MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported yesterday that the Wisconsin unemployment rate is three times better than in 2020 (3.9% now, versus 14.1% in April 2020) and well below the national average. Thanks to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2021 Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin congratulates Dr. Jill Underly on her hard-fought win in the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Underly’s election is a major victory for supporters of public education across Wisconsin. “Students, teachers, and families across Wisconsin are […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — In a 4-3 decision, The Supreme Court of Wisconsin this morning issued a reckless and dangerous ruling, overturning critical public health measures during a global pandemic. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response: “Thanks to Governor Evers’s steady leadership throughout […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Atlanta and acts of hate against the AAPI community: “Three weeks ago, Wisconsin Democrats spoke out against the rise of anti-Asian violence across our country. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2021 Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — Following today’s vote by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate to honor Rush Limbaugh, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s Republican resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh was another partisan political exercise aimed at further dividing our state. After […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — Following failed GOP congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden’s announcement that he was “seriously considering running” for Congress again, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “In the months since Wisconsin voters rejected Derrick Van Orden, he’s launched antisemitic and personal attacks on Twitter, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) (MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler today released the following statement in response to Republicans in the state legislature calling for withholding funding to some of the Wisconsin schools hit hardest by the pandemic: “Our schools are facing more and more challenges, yet Republicans want […]