Rep. Dittrich: Weekly GOP radio address

“Hi, I’m Representative Barbara Dittrich of Oconomowoc. As we work on the next state budget, we’re committed to policies that give our citizens more opportunities. And that’s why – pushing more people toward government dependency, just doesn’t make sense. Why

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Slams partisan attacks on Wisconsinites’ health care

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind slammed the Trump Administration’s new legal brief requesting that the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and every additional patient protection granted

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on H.R. 9

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 9 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote against H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. “Global climate change is real. To reduce carbon emissions, we must hold China and India

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Rep. Dittrich: Weekly GOP radio address

“Hi, I’m Representative Barbara Dittrich of Oconomowoc. As we work on the next state budget, we’re committed to policies that give our citizens more opportunities. And that’s why – pushing more people toward government dependency, just doesn’t make sense. Why would we expand Medicaid when unemployment is low and the

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One Wisconsin Now: Wisconsin Republicans refusing to help student loan borrowers, again

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — As they attended a special interest shakedown at a Washington, DC lobbying firm, Republican leadership in the Wisconsin state legislature released a memo announcing they are axing state budget proposal to help student loan borrowers. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher

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WisDOT: Three-day closure of East Milwaukee Street under I-39/90, Janesville

Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230, steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov JANESVILLE, WI – As part of the I-39/90 Expansion Project, crews are removing and replacing the old southbound Interstate bridge over East Milwaukee Street in Janesville. For the safety of the traveling public and construction crews, East Milwaukee Street will be

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Slams partisan attacks on Wisconsinites’ health care

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind slammed the Trump Administration’s new legal brief requesting that the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and every additional patient protection granted under the Affordable Care Act. The brief was filed in Texas

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: Dane County will award grant to Groundswell Conservancy for land purchase in Westport, will help preserve and restore Six Mile Creek and surrounding wetlands

Contact:  Ariana Vruwink (608) 267-8823 Site Could Be A Future “Suck the Muck” Location Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Groundswell Conservancy will receive Dane County’s Conservation Fund Grant to help purchase approximately 84 acres of property in the Town of Westport. The parcel is dominated by wetlands

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on H.R. 9

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 9 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote against H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. “Global climate change is real. To reduce carbon emissions, we must hold China and India accountable. We also need a technology-based approach,” said Steil. “The Paris Agreement

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect Wisconsin’s environment and stay in Paris climate agreement

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which will ensure the United States honors our commitments detailed in the Paris climate agreement, and take a bold first step to protect our planet by combatting climate change. Rep. Ron Kind voted

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Announces next wave of grassroots lobbying efforts

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-WI Announces Next Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday announced a new wave of grassroots investment to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state

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