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ICYMI: Sen. Baldwin, Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Call Out Republican Attacks On Reproductive Freedom at Community Roundtables MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez were joined by Democratic leaders, medical providers, and local advocates for WisDems Community Conversations: Roe v. Wade at 51. Speakers discussed how reproductive freedom will be front and center […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris to Wisconsin on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Wisconsin on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “51 years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark […]

Wisconsin Democrats on New Republican Abortion Ban MADISON, Wis. — In response to the last-minute introduction of a new ban on abortion in Wisconsin introduced today by Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Days before the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, MAGA Republicans are pushing a new […]

ICYMI: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Eric Hovde Was In California the Day Steve Daines Announced His Candidacy MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde […]

NEW: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Student Loan Forgiveness for 120,700 Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced additional steps to provide life changing relief to Wisconsin students and families. Starting next month, Wisconsin borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who took out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for 10 years […]

SPLIT SCREEN: Trump Plots More Tax Breaks to Corporations as President Biden Delivers Small Biz Boom for Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — According to a new report from the Washington Post today, Donald Trump is planning to expand his disastrous 2017 tax scam and gift even more tax cuts to big corporations at the expense of middle-class Wisconsin […]

Three Years Ago Today: California Bank Owner Eric Hovde Skipped Town to Ditch the Wisconsin Winter MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) told Isthmus Magazine that he was “getting ready to head out of the state here for the next couple months,” leaving the cold Wisconsin winter […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces Cassi Fenili as Executive Director MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced the hiring of Cassi Fenili as Executive Director for the 2024 election cycle. Fenili succeeds Devin Remiker, recently appointed as Senior Advisor to President Biden’s reelection campaign in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin native and […]

NEW: More Wisconsinites Have Health Insurance Than Ever Before Thanks to President Biden and Democrats MADISON, Wis. — Today, federal health officials announced a record 20 million Americans—including more than 250,000 Wisconsinites—signed up for health insurance in 2023 under the Affordable Care Act. More Americans have quality health care than ever before, and millions more are saving money […]