MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Plan Comes on Heels of GOP Rejecting Help for Student Loan Borrowers, Refusing to Increase Financial Aid MADISON, Wis. — This week Republican state legislators revealed they will propose a plan
PRESS CONTACT: C.J. Warnke press@taxmarch.org | 732-284-0888 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Tax March was joined by progressive leaders and local activists for a press conference as part of the “Tax the Rich bus tour” in Green Bay. Speakers included
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. Today, Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05), Doug Collins (GA-09), and Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) introduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS Act). This legislation would require that Congress has the opportunity
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 Wisconsin taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability MADISON – Tomorrow, July 26th, marks the two year anniversary of former Governor Scott Walker joining President Trump at the White House to announce that Foxconn would be building an
Contact: Representative Barbara Dittrich (608) 266-8551 Representative Lisa Subeck (608) 266-7521 Madison, WI – Today, State Representatives Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) shared the following statement regarding the Speaker’s Task Force on Adoption public hearing held in Balsam
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 If the Senate Fails to Act, the Retirement Benefits of 25,000 Pension Plan Participants in Wisconsin Could Be At Risk WASHINGTON, DC – Following House passage of the Butch Lewis Act Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a bill to reinstate the False Claims Act, which Republicans repealed in 2015. The bill would restore the ability of individual whistleblowers to bring lawsuits against companies that are defrauding the state’s
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
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Plan Comes on Heels of GOP Rejecting Help for Student Loan Borrowers, Refusing to Increase Financial Aid MADISON, Wis. — This week Republican state legislators revealed they will propose a plan to increase tuition at University of Wisconsin schools. The move
PRESS CONTACT: C.J. Warnke press@taxmarch.org | 732-284-0888 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Tax March was joined by progressive leaders and local activists for a press conference as part of the “Tax the Rich bus tour” in Green Bay. Speakers included Dana Bye (Tax March), State Senator Dave Hansen (D-30), Sarah
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. Today, Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05), Doug Collins (GA-09), and Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) introduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS Act). This legislation would require that Congress has the opportunity to take an up or down vote on any executive
Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 Wisconsin taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability MADISON – Tomorrow, July 26th, marks the two year anniversary of former Governor Scott Walker joining President Trump at the White House to announce that Foxconn would be building an LCD factory in Wisconsin. Since that announcement, Foxconn has continually
Contact: Representative Barbara Dittrich (608) 266-8551 Representative Lisa Subeck (608) 266-7521 Madison, WI – Today, State Representatives Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) shared the following statement regarding the Speaker’s Task Force on Adoption public hearing held in Balsam Lake: “As chair and vice-chair of the Speaker’s Task Force
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 If the Senate Fails to Act, the Retirement Benefits of 25,000 Pension Plan Participants in Wisconsin Could Be At Risk WASHINGTON, DC – Following House passage of the Butch Lewis Act Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today reaffirmed her commitment to solving the pension crisis threatening
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a bill to reinstate the False Claims Act, which Republicans repealed in 2015. The bill would restore the ability of individual whistleblowers to bring lawsuits against companies that are defrauding the state’s Medicaid program. It would also reward whistleblowers in successful cases
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