In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report alleging numerous workplace safety problems and environmental regulatory violations with facilities operated by Greif Inc., Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its role…
Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding the Assembly Republicans setting prices for the hiring of private attorneys to fight the unconstitutional legislative maps: “We should not be spending another…
John Humphries charged fellow state schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz promised him a six-figure job at DPI if he dropped out of the primary and Holtz beat incumbent Tony Evers in the April general election. But Holtz on Wednesday said…
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — John Humphries charged today fellow state schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz promised him a six-figure job at DPI if he dropped out of the primary and Holtz beat incumbent Tony Evers in…
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org In response to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s remarks concerning the 287g program and his desire to aid Donald Trump’s efforts to separate millions of immigrant families, Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement from Executive Director Christine…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statements after Andy Puzder withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Labor after five separate hearing delays and growing opposition from Senate Republicans.…
Help support Representative Jill Billings at her birthday fundraiser. Thursday, February 16th 2017 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. At the Cargill-Pettibone House 145 8th Street South, La Crosse Suggested Contribution: $50 Sponsorship Levels: $500 Sponsor $250 Friend $100 Supporter
Earlier this week, Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Lon Roberts attempted to mount a defense of Gov. Scott Walker’s paltry plan that fails to provide real relief for student loan borrowers. Secretary Roberts’ column, however, merely highlights the many inadequacies of Walker’s proposal, which is geared toward his own re-election plans rather than helping working Wisconsinites.
Madison – Today, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state including, but not limited to: Releasing funds for the construction of Agricultural Education Center in Manitowoc County; Release of Building Trust Funds to complete…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Jon Tester (D-MT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Heidi Heitkamp, (D-ND) and 36 other senators in sending a letter today to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary…
MADISON – Today, Senator Chris Larson released the following statement in response to the Assembly of Children and Families public hearing on Assembly Bill 49 (Senate Bill 10), regarding nonhallucinogenic cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Senator Larson offered the following comments: “Three…
Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) announced his co-sponsorship of the Second Start Act today. The proposed legislation connects employment opportunities to individuals who left the UW system before obtaining a degree. The bill allows the Department of Workforce Development to invite…
(Madison)—Responding to Governor Walker’s plan to reinstate a failed WEDC loan program that cost the state millions, Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said it is yet another example of how the rich and corporations are treated with one set of…