Rep. Sargent: A crucial step in bringing menstrual equality to Wisconsin

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the release of LRB-3714/1, relating to the provision of menstrual products in state and local buildings and school buildings: “Menstrual products

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: House passes Sensenbrenner-backed bill to help family farmers unanimously

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the Family Farmer Relief Act unanimously. Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) sponsored this legislation, which would update the bankruptcy code to account for modern challenges in the agricultural industry. Congressman Sensenbrenner delivered the following remarks on the House floor:

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Gov. Evers: Announces $1 Million TEA grant for Fitchburg, supporting Promega expansion and creating 200 new jobs

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today the city of Fitchburg will receive a grant worth up to $1 million from the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The funds will be used to extend Fahey Glen from Lacy Road to East Cheryl Parkway,

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Rep. Sargent: A crucial step in bringing menstrual equality to Wisconsin

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the release of LRB-3714/1, relating to the provision of menstrual products in state and local buildings and school buildings: “Menstrual products are necessities, not luxuries, and the over 50% of the

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Clean Wisconsin: Milwaukee takes important step to address climate change

Contact: Pam Ritger, Milwaukee Program Director & Staff Attorney, (646) 549-8224 or pritger@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org City-county task force the latest effort by WI communities to tackle climate MILWAUKEE, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauds the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for passing a

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