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Ron Johnson’s Long History of Using Senatorial Power to Help His Own Bottom Line MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has a long history of using his power in the Senate to enrich himself and his donors at Wisconsin’s expense. “Whether it was changing the 2017 tax bill in a way that benefited his biggest donors, […]

Tim Michels: Increasing Education Funding is “The Definition of Insanity” MADISON, Wis. – While Governor Evers has worked to properly fund and rebuild Wisconsin’s public education system after years of attacks by the previous administration, Tim Michels wants to undo those investments and do all he can to move schools backwards. Michels’ radical agenda would […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Badger State Ahead of Labor Day MADISON, Wis. –Following today’s announcement that President Biden will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Labor Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming the president to the state: “Joe Biden is the most pro-worker, pro-union, and pro-job president of our lifetime. […]

Tim Michels’ Radical Views From 2004 Still the Same In 2022 MADISON, Wis. – Throughout his political career, Tim Michels has always taken the most divisive positions. From his failed Senate race in 2004, to almost two decades later, Michels’ archaic and harmful views on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and guns remain exactly the same. On […]

ICYMI: “Republican Attacks on Abortion Threaten Wisconsinites’ Health” “This November, lives are on the line, and abortion is on the ballot.” MADISON, Wis. – In a new op-ed published in the Milwaukee Courier, a medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health slammed Wisconsin Republicans for their continued attacks on reproductive […]

ICYMI: Attorney General Josh Kaul Touts Success of Speak Up, Speak Out Tip Line MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul this week shared stories of the success and importance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s school safety initiative as parents are getting ready to send their children back to school. The Speak Up, Speak […]

Attorney General Josh Kaul Slams Republicans’ Opposition to the Distribution of Opioid Epidemic Relief Funds MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul toured the state this week calling on Republican politicians in Madison to stop playing politics and approve plans for already-received opioid settlement funds. At stops in Green Bay, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison […]

What They’re Saying: Wisconsinites Aren’t Taking Kindly to Ron Johnson’s Threats to Cut Social Security and Medicare MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsinites across the state are making clear they won’t tolerate Ron Johnson’s continued threats to cut Social Security and Medicare and will be voting against him in November. See what they’re saying: Carolyn Kaiser, Chippewa: […]

ICYMI: Tim Michels Talked to Donald Trump After FBI Raid Michels Still Refusing to Answer Questions About His Radical Record and Ties to Trump MADISON, Wis. – An article published by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Dan Bice detailed a congratulatory call gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels received from disgraced former president Donald Trump on primary election night — […]