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ICYMI: Trump Campaigned on Lowering Prices, but Many Wisconsinites Still Feel Pinched MADISON, Wis. —  Today, new reporting revealed that Trump’s tariffs are forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for groceries and everyday essentials, putting a strain on middle class households across the state. Republicans like Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil continue to […]

WisDems Statement on Anniversary of Original Roe v. Wade Decision MADISON, Wis. — On the anniversary of the original Roe v. Wade decision, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement:  “On the anniversary of Roe v Wade, we mourn the personal loss of freedom that Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington took […]

Under GOP Control, Abortion Rights Would Be First on the Chopping Block SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban. MADISON, Wis. — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race heats up, far-right candidate Maria Lazar is […]

ICYMI: Wis. Hospital Funding Uncertain; Dem Lawmakers Call on U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to Help “Nearly $800 million in funding for Wisconsin hospitals is in question due to potential rule changes under consideration by the Trump administration.” MADISON, Wis. — New reporting reveals that nearly $800 million in hospital funding for Wisconsin is now […]

BREAKING: Van Orden Endorses Health Care Plan that Does Not Have Protections for Wisconsinites with Preexisting Conditions MADISON, Wis. — This morning, Derrick Van Orden announced he supports Trump’s health care plan, which does not include protections for individuals with preexisting conditions. Derrick Van Orden’s campaign website has falsely claimed he would fight to protect […]

Heated Rivalry: GOP Gubernatorial Primary Heats Up as Josh Schoemann Fundraising Outperforms Expectations and Turns Up Pressure on Tom Tiffany  MADISON, Wis. — As Tom Tiffany fundraising failed to hit Republican benchmarks, Josh Schoemann soared past expectations, reporting a $1 million haul bolstered by $700,000 raised by an independent expenditure committee led by a longtime […]

ICYMI: Lazar Endorses Fetal Heartbeat Bill, WI GOP Candidates Also Approve MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new audio was released confirming previous reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposing Maria Lazar’s extreme support for a fetal heartbeat bill that would effectively ban abortion after six weeks – before most women know they’re pregnant.  To make matters worse, […]

WisDems Black Caucus Chair Statement on Wisconsin GOP Adding Racist Attacks to Their Chaos Campaign MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to the Republican Party of Wisconsin purposefully using an image of David Crowley when attacking Mandela Barnes, the only two Black candidates for governor and something the Republican party of Wisconsin defended, WisDems Black Caucus […]

ICYMI: Enrollment In Affordable Care Act Health Plans Drops In Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing the impacts of Republicans’ crusade against health care, which led to fewer Wisconsinites enrolling in the federal marketplace. The decline is due, in part, to rising health care prices caused by Republicans’ failure to […]