Madison – Today, State Representatives Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Don Vruwink (D-Milton), and Senators Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) announced a proposal that would create a lifetime fishing license for Wisconsin residents, just days before National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 28th. “This is an opportunity for

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $986 million in airport infrastructure grants, the fifth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. “This significant investment in airport improvements in Wisconsin will fund construction

Washington, DC— Today Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act, which would create a formal definition of “natural cheese” to ensure consumers are fully informed when purchasing cheese. “Folks here in Wisconsin are proud of the high quality, international award-winning, delicious cheese made in the state,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Ensuring

A day with the most influential names in Wisconsin on the biggest topics of 2020 MILWAUKEE, WIS. (September 23, 2019) – Newsradio 620 WTMJ will host a signature live broadcast event on September 30th called “WTMJ 2020,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Accunet Mortgage and Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, and

Madison… Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention and Representative Steve Doyle (D-Onalaska), task force vice-chair, released the interim report of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention today at a press conference. “In 2017, 918 individuals died by suicide in Wisconsin. Nearly 5,000

Madison – Wisconsin is a step closer to safer roads. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety unanimously approved six bills authored by State Senator Alberta Darling and State Representative Jim Ott to help curb drunk driving. Representative Ott says he hopes the bills will help deter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal funding supported by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to expand flight-training services for veterans to become commercial airline pilots passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin successfully secured $1 million in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2020 Transportation,

MINOCQUA, WI – Just weeks after announcing his run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, State Senator Tom Tiffany announced several endorsements from elected leaders in Western Wisconsin. These endorsements include: State Representatives Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond), and Romaine Quinn (R-Barron). “Senator Tiffany

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to introduce the bipartisan Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act (WPIA) that would extend whistleblower protections to more individuals who report wrongdoing and violations of securities and commodities law. “If

The State Life Insurance Fund, which is self-funded through insurance premiums and investment earnings, provides low-cost life insurance to Wisconsin residents. Its financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018, December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, were fairly presented in accordance with financial reporting requirements prescribed by the

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement regarding the United States Air Force’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the F-35A mission at Truax Air National Guard Base. “It is clear that until we receive answers from the Air Force on the noise and frequency of the