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Six Years Later: Wisconsin Democrats on Trump’s Disastrous Tax Scam MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, […]

FACT SHEET: Where Trump’s MAGAnomics Agenda Failed Wisconsinites, Bidenomics is Delivering MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In stark contrast, […]

President Biden Highlights Black-Owned Small Businesses in Milwaukee MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee to deliver remarks at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce and visit Hero Plumbing, a Black-owned small business working to replace lead pipes in the city of Milwaukee. Wednesday’s visit came as President Biden and Sen. Baldwin announced […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — In response to new comments today from Robin Vos further walking back his unlawful threats to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Robin Vos is finally acknowledging what became clear weeks ago: his unconstitutional threat to overturn a Supreme […]

ICYMI: ABC News on the Impending “Messy” “Civil War” GOP Senate Primary in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from ABC News today detailed how Wisconsin Republicans are gearing up for their coming “Civil War” primary between two megamillionaires–Eric Hovde and Scott Mayer. The two ultra-wealthy politicians are preparing to spend upwards of $30 million, with millions […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The holiday season in Wisconsin is brighter this year because of President Biden’s leadership—and his Investing in America agenda. President Biden flipped the script after four years of […]

TODAY: California Bank Owner Eric Hovde to File Permit to Demolish Beloved Wisconsin Bar MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) is moving forward with his self-serving plan to demolish one of Wisconsin’s oldest family-owned bars, the Silver Dollar Tavern. The Silver Dollar Tavern is expected to close early next year, around the same time […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Supreme Court Taking Up Abortion Medication Case MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party Chair of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court taking up the Fifth Circuit’s decision on mifepristone—a safe and effective medication prescribed by doctors to administer more than half of the […]

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Anniversary of Respect for Marriage Act MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Respect for Marriage Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, codifying the right of all Americans to marry […]