TPC approves removing three current highway project studies Wisconsin’s Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met today, for the first time in five years. The commission received updates on major transportation projects across the state. “The TPC meeting can play an important role in fostering stronger communication between the Legislature, transportation stakeholders, my administration, and the public about major highway projects,” said Governor Tony Evers, who chairs the commission. The TPC, consisting of a bipartisan group of legislators and three citizen members, approved removing three Major Highway Project studies at this time. “In order to make the best use of the citizens

(Madison) –A report from the Environmental Integrity Project, as reported in the Wisconsin State Journal, shows that from 2008-2018 Wisconsin cut funding for environmental protections more than any other state in the nation- with almost all of the cuts occurring from 2011-2018. Today, Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie), the ranking Democrat on the Assembly Committee on the Environment, released the following statement in response: It’s no secret that unified GOP control in Wisconsin was devastating for environmental protections in Wisconsin. I continually spoke out against and fought these rollbacks as they were happening, yet I was met with dismissal and silence.  The

Madison, WI — In the midst of Governor Evers’ attempts to stifle work requirements in the state of Wisconsin, Senator Chris Kapenga praised President Trump’s administration today for announcing the closing of a loophole in the current food stamp program. This rule, which will take effect April of 2020, ensures that those who are able to work, do so for up to 20 hours a week. Senator Kapenga is the author of the Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform plan that was signed into law last session. “Work is the only way anyone has been able to build a prosperous life for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the open enrollment deadline for health insurance quickly approaches on December 15, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) delivers this week’s Weekly Democratic Address. In the address, Senator Baldwin outlines how Congressional Democrats are fighting to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans while Congressional Republicans and President Trump are sabotaging our health care system by backing a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and expanding junk insurance plans that don’t have to cover people with pre-existing conditions. Senator Baldwin highlights that she is focused on passing the ENROLL Act to help more people find comprehensive

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter issued the following statement regarding the Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: “I was happy to attend the ceremonial lighting of the State Capital Holiday Tree by Governor Tony Evers on St. Nicholas Day today, December 6th. Which for me marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. “Last month, Assembly Republicans chose to waste 30 minutes debating a meaningless resolution that would officially name the tree the Wisconsin State Christmas Tree, instead of the Capital Holiday Tree. I’m not kidding you. “Senate Republicans at the same time were acting like Grinches and Scrooges by rejecting funding for

WASHINGTON – Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are seeking records from and transcribed staff interviews with two individuals reportedly involved in an effort by Ukrainian embassy officials to undermine the Trump campaign in the 2016 election. The interview and records requests are a continuation of an inquiry that Grassley launched in 2017 following news reports that a Democratic National Committee (DNC) consultant solicited derogatory information on the Trump campaign from Ukrainian embassy officials prior to the 2016 election. According to those reports, elements of the Ukrainian

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is expanding opportunities for adult learners. At today’s UW System Board of Regents meeting at UW-Whitewater, the regents heard about the education options that are available, or will soon be available, to nontraditional adult learners across the UW System. “Throughout Wisconsin and the nation, people of all ages are seeking a quality education that will help them thrive in the workplace and become more well-rounded individuals,” President Ray Cross said. “The UW System is consistently working to expand access to nontraditional students, including adult learners.” About 815,000 Wisconsin residents 25 and older have earned