(WISCONSIN) — Congressman Mark Pocan penned an op-ed in response to Secretary of the State Mike Pompeo politicizing his office to give a speech in the Wisconsin State Capitol. Pompeo and the Trump administration’s China policy has devastated Wisconsinites across the state. Farmers and manufacturers bear the burden of Trump’s trade wars, as Wisconsin continues to feel the impacts of Trump willfully ignoring the dangers of COVID-19 and single-handedly dragging the nation through a prolonged economic and health crisis. Read key points here: The Cap Times: Rep. Mark Pocan: Pompeo visit highlights the Trump administration’s disastrous record for Wisconsinites It is appalling that the Secretary

MADISON​ —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than $5 million of funding from the federal CARES Act will be awarded for the expansion of high-speed, broadband internet.  Funding will be awarded by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to applicants from the 2020 broadband expansion grants that did not receive funding and are able to connect customers by December 30, 2020, and satisfy the requirements of the federal CARES Act. The PSC houses the state Broadband Office, which administers the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program that provides grant funding to organizations, internet service providers, and local governments to

MADISON- Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that over $5 million of state funding from the federal CARES Act will be awarded by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to expand high-speed, broadband internet. The new funding will be awarded to the 2020 broadband expansion grant applicants that did not receive funding and are able to connect customers by the end of the year. “Wisconsin has lagged behind other states in rural broadband expansion, and the pandemic has only underscored the need to extend internet connectivity to all corners of our state. Folks

MADISON, Wis.— Today Vote Yes to Invest, the campaign leading the coalition to support the Madison Metropolitan School District referenda, announced the addition of Sandy Morales, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sister of Dane County, and Zach Brandon, President of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, as campaign co-chairs. Morales and Brandon join previously announced co-chairs Julianna Baldo, Dave Branson, Alder Sheri Carter, Julie Underwood, and Gary Wolter in supporting the effort.   “Sandy and Zach have been transformative leaders for our Madison community and we are grateful to them for stepping up and showing their support for Yes 2

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced more than $5 million from CARES Act funding to further expand broadband in Wisconsin. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for distributing this funding to applicants who did not initially receive funding through the 2020 broadband expansion grant program. Eligible recipients of the funding announced today must also be able to connect customers by December 30, 2020. “I appreciate Governor Evers’ continued commitment to provide reliable, high-speed internet for residents across our state,” said Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick). “Today’s announcement – to invest an additional $5 million in broadband expansion grants –

MADISON – Joaquín Altoro, CEO of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, has been appointed to serve on the Consumer Advisory Board of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Consumer Advisory Board is mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to advise and consult with the bureau on a variety of consumer financial issues. Altoro said the appointment by Bureau Director Kathleen L. Kraninger provides a unique opportunity to elevate the financial concerns of underserved communities at the national level. “While WHEDA’s work continues in Wisconsin, it’s an honor to serve at the national level and bring

WISCONSIN — Republicans filed their notice of appeal today of Judge William Conley’s ruling that would allow absentee ballots postmarked by November 3 to be received and counted through November 9. The Republican-controlled state legislature will shortly file an emergency motion to stay the district court’s order. Last night, Souls to the Polls led a candlelight vigil to protect democracy outside the courthouse steps, anticipating today’s attempt by Republicans to undermine democracy and hang onto power.    Following is a statement from Rev. Greg Lewis: “Whether we are Black, white, or brown, urban or rural, our vote is our power. Monday’s

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 8337, a continuing resolution bill that will fund the government through December 11, 2020. The bill passed the House of Representatives on September 22, 2020 by a vote of 359-57. “There are some people who feel Congress is broken and last night we saw another example of why,” said Grothman. “The House, hastily and without enough time to review the legislation, passed a government funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, that will keep the government open from October 1 to December 11, 2020. I am against

Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) introduced their policy agenda, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, which includes Congresswoman Moore’s legislation. In response, she released the following statement: “This pandemic has highlighted the disparities in our country and the need to support the most vulnerable in our country. The CBC’s Jobs and Justice Act addresses the social and economic inequities facing Black America. The bill includes strong provisions to support job creation, improve housing and education, reform policing and our criminal justice system and promote economic growth and development in our communities. That’s why I am so thrilled that

Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) were selected to receive a highly competitive federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This EDA investment will fund the Innovation Driving Entrepreneurship Accelerator, or IDEA Hub, of Southwestern Wisconsin and harness the innovation, science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) capacity of UW-Platteville and the strong regional economic development network of SWWRPC to strengthen scalable technology entrepreneurship across the region and support rural communities.   “I am glad to see UW-Platteville and the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission receive this highly competitive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released a new report on how Americans’ health care is at risk because of the new Supreme Court vacancy following the tragic death of Justice Ginsburg. In the first in a series of Captured Courts reports focused on issues, Senate Democrats have followed the dark money behind judicial decisions and are shining a light on how Republicans are using the courts to threaten health care for millions of Americans, and take