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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2021 Contact: DPW Communications ([email protected]) (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 ([email protected]) (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 ([email protected]) (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 ([email protected]) (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 ([email protected]) (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 ([email protected]) (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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2021 Contact: DPW Communications ([email protected]) (MADISON) — Following yesterday’s primary election, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin endorsed Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction. Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “In Wisconsin, we believe everyone — regardless of their race, class, or zip code — […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DPW Communications ([email protected]) (MADISON) — This morning, Gov. Evers announced that his budget will include more than $150 million in critical mental health services for Wisconsinites as well as expand BadgerCare. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement of support: “Too many people in Wisconsin struggle to access […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: DPW Communications ([email protected]) (MADISON) — On day one of an impeachment trial of former President Trump, who is facing a single charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “The impeachment trial […]