WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) this week called on President Trump to keep his promises and support their efforts to strengthen Buy America requirements in the federal surface transportation reauthorization legislation that is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today reintroduced legislation to strengthen workplace harassment laws. TheFair Employment Protection Act restores protections for workers harassed on the job by supervisors and those with authority to direct people’s
by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, 115th Fighter Wing MADISON, Wis. — The last of more than 250 members of the Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing and 378th Fighter Squadron active associate departed Truax Field for Southwest Asia July 21.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement on the budget agreement. “Our budget process is broken and Washington has a spending problem. Congress cannot continue to spend without a plan to pay for it. Our nation is $22 trillion in
CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.govOR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Expanded testing research, disease management evaluation and enhanced regional collaboration are among the top-level priorities identified by wildlife professionals from 12 Midwestern states,
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted against a rash, backroom budget deal that is not paid for and would add $1.7 trillion to the country’s debt over the next ten years. The U.S. annual deficit is on track to exceed $1
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Patrick Madden. The new judge will complete a term ending
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2019 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin non-profit institutions nearly
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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.
Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee discussed school security, threat mitigation and prevention best practices, as well as past and present recommendations from the state and federal level on how we can keep our children safe
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
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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) this week called on President Trump to keep his promises and support their efforts to strengthen Buy America requirements in the federal surface transportation reauthorization legislation that is currently moving through Congress. Earlier this month, President Trump announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today reintroduced legislation to strengthen workplace harassment laws. TheFair Employment Protection Act restores protections for workers harassed on the job by supervisors and those with authority to direct people’s day-to-day work. These protections were weakened by the U.S. Supreme
by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman, 115th Fighter Wing MADISON, Wis. — The last of more than 250 members of the Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing and 378th Fighter Squadron active associate departed Truax Field for Southwest Asia July 21. The Airmen, along with a number of the unit’s F-16
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement on the budget agreement. “Our budget process is broken and Washington has a spending problem. Congress cannot continue to spend without a plan to pay for it. Our nation is $22 trillion in debt. Rather than promoting fiscal responsibility and providing a plan
CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.govOR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Expanded testing research, disease management evaluation and enhanced regional collaboration are among the top-level priorities identified by wildlife professionals from 12 Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted against a rash, backroom budget deal that is not paid for and would add $1.7 trillion to the country’s debt over the next ten years. The U.S. annual deficit is on track to exceed $1 trillion this year — the highest level since 2012, when
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Patrick Madden. The new judge will complete a term ending June 30, 2020. The application for this position can be found
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2019 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin non-profit institutions nearly $3.9 million by refinancing outstanding debt and completed 18 financings
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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:
Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee discussed school security, threat mitigation and prevention best practices, as well as past and present recommendations from the state and federal level on how we can keep our children safe and secure at school. Panel participants, who included parents of
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,
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
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