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Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Earth Day MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Earth Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “54 years ago today, Wisconsin’s own Senator Gaylord Nelson established the first ever Earth Day. Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to continue the tradition and celebrate Earth Day, a day […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris to La Crosse MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to La Crosse today to highlight the stakes for reproductive freedom this November, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Vice President Harris has been at the forefront of the fight to defend Americans’ […]

ICYMI: New York Times Report: Eric Hovde’s Bank Sued for Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse at Nursing Home MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it over the weekend, the New York Times published a must-read report that details how Sunwest Bank, the bank that Eric Hovde owns and serves as CEO and Chairman of, is currently being […]

Breaking New York Times Report: Eric Hovde’s Bank Sued for Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse MADISON, Wis. — A must-read, breaking news report from the New York Times details how Sunwest Bank, the bank that Eric Hovde owns and serves as CEO and Chairman of, is currently being sued for elder abuse and wrongful death over a nursing […]

On Yet Another Derrick Van Orden Outburst MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden devolved into yet another rage-fueled outburst—this time on the House floor when he “dramatically” escalated an argument, calling fellow Republican Matt Gaetz “tubby.” “Today’s outburst by Derrick Van Orden is just another tally in a long line of temper tantrums that […]

Eric Hovde Says it Again: He Believes People In Nursing Homes Shouldn’t Vote MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, California bank owner Eric Hovde doubled down on his position that people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Last week, it was revealed that Hovde believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote because he believes they are “not at the point to vote.” He received criticism […]

ICYMI: GOP Lawmakers Skip Vote on Clean Water Funding to Head to D.C. Fundraiser MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that multiple Republican members of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee skipped Governor Evers’ special committee meeting to release funding to address PFAS contamination and support rural health care to instead attend a private fundraiser […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Republicans’ Joint Finance No-Show MADISON, Wis. — After Republican lawmakers on the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today ignored Governor Evers’ call for a special meeting to release already-approved funding to address PFAS contamination and support the continuation of health care services in western Wisconsin, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: GOP Candidate Eric Hovde Wants to Take the Vote Away from Nursing Home Residents MADISON, Wis. — Abdul-Jabbar: “Other than the basic lack of humanity, Hovde shows a basic lack of critical thinking skills” A new Substack post from 19-time NBA All-Star and former Milwaukee Buck Kareem Abdul-Jabbar highlighted Eric Hovde’s recent remarks that people living […]