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ICYMI: RNC Leaves Milwaukee Businesses in Need of a Boost MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that businesses in downtown Milwaukee are only now beginning to recover after last week’s disappointing drop in business as a result of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the city, some businesses said […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin State Journal: Say ‘No’ Twice to Gumming Up Emergency Relief for Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — This week the Wisconsin State Journal Editorial Board endorsed a ‘NO’ vote on the GOP-backed constitutional amendments appearing on the August 13th primary ballot. These amendments are a scheme to mislead voters into allowing Republicans in the State […]

ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden Tops List of Biggest Losers at the RNC MADISON, Wis. — In its recap of the RNC, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel named its “Winners and Losers” of the convention. Chief among the losers was Wisconsin’s very own Derrick Van Orden. Van Orden spent his RNC week doing what he does best—throwing […]

One Week Later: Eric Hovde Still Refuses to Answer Questions About Conflicts of Interest & Relationship with Foreign Governments Propping Up His Bank MADISON, Wis. — It’s been over a week since Eric Hovde finally filed his personal financial disclosure, which revealed he is worth upwards of half a billion dollars, and likely significantly more, which would […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris Back to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign rally in Wisconsin since the launch of her presidential campaign, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are thrilled to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to Milwaukee for the first […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Administrative Committee voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are united, fired up, and ready to deliver Wisconsin for […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on President Biden MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to President Biden’s decision to step down from the presidential race: “President Biden will be remembered by history as one our nation’s greatest presidents—a transformational leader who dedicated a lifetime of service […]

In Milwaukee, Donald Trump and RNC Leave Small Businesses Empty MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Milwaukee business owners are feeling misled about the promised economic benefits of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the city, some businesses in and around downtown Milwaukee are experiencing some of the […]

ICYMI: Legislative Republicans Worsening Wisconsin Child Care Deserts MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Governor Evers toured My First Adventure Child Care in Waupaca—one of many child care centers across the state that has fallen victim to Republican inaction. Gov. Evers requested $340 million to continue Child Care Counts and support providers across the state, but Republicans only […]