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Wisconsin Democrats Welcome First Lady Jill Biden Back to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Milwaukee today to attend Festa Italiana, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “It’s an honor to have Dr. Jill Biden—our country’s first Italian-American First Lady—back in Wisconsin to celebrate the diverse […]

VIDEO RECAP: Rep. Francesca Hong Responds to Eric Hovde Saying Single Parents Lack “Morals and Ethics” MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a press call with state Rep. Francesca Hong responding to recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde where he insulted single parents, saying that growing up in a single parent home puts kids on […]

Gov. JB Pritzker to Deliver WisDems State Convention Keynote Address MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of […]

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to Address WisDems State Convention MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening […]

REMINDER: Eric Hovde Bashed Bipartisan Border Deal as “Crazy Ass” And “Rotten” MADISON, Wis. — As the Senate votes today on the border deal to protect national security and curb the flow of fentanyl into the country, Eric Hovde continues to oppose the bipartisan deal. He’s doubled down on his opposition to the bill and […]

Van Orden Backs $27 Billion Cut to Food Assistance MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden and the House Agriculture Committee meet to take up the Republican draft of the Farm Bill, legislation which makes the largest cut to SNAP food assistance in nearly 30 years.  The House GOP’s Farm Bill draft would cut $27 billion […]

ICYMI: Republican “DEI Issue” Stalls Nursing School Funding MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Robin Vos’ political games are obstructing the development of Wisconsin’s health care workforce in the face of significant nursing shortages across the state. Email records obtained by the Journal Sentinel revealed that UW nursing school deans were working to […]

ICYMI: Republican Games Already Taking a Toll on Western Wisconsin Hospitals MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR revealed how Joint Finance Republicans’ refusal to release $15 million in approved funding to support health care in the Chippewa Valley is already taking a toll on providers in western Wisconsin. Eau Claire hospitals are struggling to keep up […]

What They’re Saying: Eric Hovde’s “History Of Invoking Antisemitic Slurs” MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, broke the news that Eric Hovde has a long history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This comes as Hovde is facing increasing scrutiny over his numerous insulting comments about working Wisconsinites, including nursing […]