Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today blasted DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff for “offensive and unproductive” criticism of the Legislature for failing to fund programs to reduce farmer suicides. In the aftermath of
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Rep accuses Robert Mueller of “fishing”. Workers Comp premiums to decrease in WI starting in October.
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins colleagues in highlighting the need to close broadband gap and expand broadband services to rural communities in Wisconsin and throughout the country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological
Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Rep. Ron Kind calling on the government of Cameroon, armed groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and
Contact: Samara Sheff (202) 225-4572 The Trump administration has proposed regulations that will end food stamp benefits for 3 million people by restraining states from being able to automatically enroll residents in SNAP who receive welfare benefits. Congresswoman Moore released
07-23-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC— Following yet another round of extreme weather causing flooding and leaving thousands of Wisconsinites without power for days, Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the bipartisan Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act with
David Callender Communications Director (608)210-6706 david.callender@wedc.org State officials will join local leaders in six communities to highlight the role that downtown business districts play in Wisconsin’s economy The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will take part in a statewide celebration of
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 In Case You Missed It New research concludes that states’ refusal to accept Medicaid expansion is costing thousands of Americans their lives MILWAUKEE, WI – A new study from the University of Michigan Law School
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland office: (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This week, along with Senator Dave Hansen (D- Green Bay), Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D- Fitchburg), and Rep. Jill Billings (D- La Crosse), Rep. Katrina Shankland introduced legislation to cap the price
Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON – Recent severe weather in northern and central Wisconsin has resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the region. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 America’s College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair
CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov OR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Wildlife biologists from several Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation groups are
Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (Wi-05) offered the following statement after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified before the House Judiciary Committee: “The presumption of innocence is at the bedrock of our American justice system. Every citizen -even the
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable offered reassurance and suggestions for residents after widespread severe storms, torrential rains, and tornadoes impacted the state last weekend. “The aftermath of storms like these is always a stressful time for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today blasted DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff for “offensive and unproductive” criticism of the Legislature for failing to fund programs to reduce farmer suicides. In the aftermath of yesterday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing, DATCP issued a press release
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Rep accuses Robert Mueller of “fishing”. Workers Comp premiums to decrease in WI starting in October.
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins colleagues in highlighting the need to close broadband gap and expand broadband services to rural communities in Wisconsin and throughout the country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, led by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and
Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Rep. Ron Kind calling on the government of Cameroon, armed groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution in the anglophone region.
Contact: Samara Sheff (202) 225-4572 The Trump administration has proposed regulations that will end food stamp benefits for 3 million people by restraining states from being able to automatically enroll residents in SNAP who receive welfare benefits. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Adequate nutrition is a necessity for all
07-23-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC— Following yet another round of extreme weather causing flooding and leaving thousands of Wisconsinites without power for days, Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the bipartisan Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act with Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help
David Callender Communications Director (608)210-6706 david.callender@wedc.org State officials will join local leaders in six communities to highlight the role that downtown business districts play in Wisconsin’s economy The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will take part in a statewide celebration of downtown business districts in the third annual Wisconsin Main Street Day event on Wednesday,
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 In Case You Missed It New research concludes that states’ refusal to accept Medicaid expansion is costing thousands of Americans their lives MILWAUKEE, WI – A new study from the University of Michigan Law School shows that 15,600 Americans have died because 22 states have
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland office: (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This week, along with Senator Dave Hansen (D- Green Bay), Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D- Fitchburg), and Rep. Jill Billings (D- La Crosse), Rep. Katrina Shankland introduced legislation to cap the price of insulin at $100 per thirty day supply. In response,
Media Contact: Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON – Recent severe weather in northern and central Wisconsin has resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the region. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted contractors for repairs
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 America’s College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today reintroduced
CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov OR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Wildlife biologists from several Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation groups are meeting July 24-25 in Madison to discuss chronic wasting disease
Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (Wi-05) offered the following statement after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified before the House Judiciary Committee: “The presumption of innocence is at the bedrock of our American justice system. Every citizen -even the President- enjoys that right. Therefore, it was not Special Counsel
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable offered reassurance and suggestions for residents after widespread severe storms, torrential rains, and tornadoes impacted the state last weekend. “The aftermath of storms like these is always a stressful time for those whose homes, cars, and businesses have been damaged, but