U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on President Biden’s First Day in Office

Contact: Sally Fox, Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on President Joe Biden’s first day in office. “Despite promising to work for unity, in his first hours in office, President Biden has managed to destroy American jobs, support giving amnesty to 11 million illegal immigrants, and make plans to enact a radical anti-life agenda. On day one, Biden has set the tone for what is to come in his administration: legislating by executive orders, championing massive spending bills, and supporting far-left priorities that reverse years of economic growth and job creation. With millions of workers out of

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Lt. Gov. Barnes: Applauds President Biden for Rejoining the Paris Agreement Among Other Day One Climate Actions

Contact: Chet.Agni@wisconsin.gov or 608-843-4970 MADISON —​ Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes issued the following statement today applauding President Biden for taking immediate action to rejoin the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, along with a number of other actions to address the climate crisis and advance environmental justice on Day One of his administration. “Four years ago, former President Trump removed the United States from the Paris Agreement, sending a signal to the world that our federal government was abandoning the task of combatting climate change,” said Lt. Gov. Barnes. “Today, President Biden sent a signal of his own—the United States is back at the table, and we are

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WED PM Update: Grocery workers, prisoners among groups who could be next in line for vaccine

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Grocery store workers have been added to the recommendations of those who are next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations. Brandon Scholz of the Wisconsin Grocers Association said the decision to add grocery store employees to the second phase of vaccine eligibility was “a welcome move.” Speaking at an Assembly Health Committee hea… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Wisconsin’s congressional delegation reacts to Biden inauguration

Members of Wisconsin’s current congressional delegation added their hope Inauguration Day would mark a new time of unity and collaboration between parties. “I wish President Biden well and encourage him to follow through on his pledge to be a president for all Americans and act to unify our divided nation,” tweeted U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, an ally of former President Trump. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, tweeted twice. The first tweet featured a photo of herself wearing a mask near the inauguration ceremony outside the U.S. Capitol building and said: “Today, America begins a new path forward. We have a lot of work

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Capitol largely quiet as Biden sworn in

It was largely quiet around the state Capitol as Joe Biden was sworn in more than 800 miles away. A handful of protesters walked around the grounds, including Ronald Gay, of Evansville, who described himself as an arborist, mechanic and pastor at a small church. Gay, who has demonstrated at the Capitol previously since the Nov. 3 election, carried a sign urging the Legislature to look into allegations raised by attorney Jim Troupis, who represented former President Trump in a lawsuit that went to the state Supreme Court. Gay pointed to Troupis’ challenge of more than 170,000 ballots cast in

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Dairy Business Association: Farmers, processors work to strengthen relationships

Contact: Jamie Mara (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Customers’ changing demands from food producers are driving the importance of strong working relationships between dairy farmers and milk processors. Participants in a panel discussion today at the Dairy Business Association’s Dairy Strong conference used words like trust and transparency to describe the essential elements. They build a shared understanding that farmers and processors have the same ultimate goal — to please the customer. “There’s a mutual reliance on each other,” said Jason Mischel, vice president of sales and procurement at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, S.D. Mischel and

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden

“Today was very special as our country ushers in a new era. I place great confidence in the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris and know they will immediately move to put the resources of the federal government to work to end the pandemic, relieve the economic pain felt during this recession, and help heal racial and political divisions. On day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris are already working hard to address the multiple crises inflicting our country and with a plan to build back better. I am very excited to work with the Biden administration

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Rep. Stubbs: Statement on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris

MADISON – Today, President Joseph R. Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, and Vice-President Kamala D. Harris was inaugurated as the 49th Vice-President of the United States. Rep.Stubbs (D-77) released the following statement: “I want to congratulate President Biden on becoming the 46th President of the United States, and I look forward to seeing his administration succeed over these next four years.  After four years of divisiveness, it is refreshing to see compassionate leadership enter the White House” “It cannot be overstated that today is a historic day for women, especially women of color. As a Black and

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard troops help ensure safety and security in Washington D.C. during presidential inauguration

More than 550 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard were on hand at the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. today after mobilizing over the weekend to assist with safety and security efforts at the inauguration. Wisconsin troops joined more than 25,000 other National Guard troops from every other state and territory in supporting the mission. The Citizen Soldiers began mobilizing Jan. 15 in response to a request for assistance to the National Guard at the federal level, and they boarded KC-135s from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Milwaukee-based 128th Air Refueling Wing on several flights early

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on President Biden’s First Day in Office

Contact: Sally Fox, Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on President Joe Biden’s first day in office. “Despite promising to work for unity, in his first hours in office, President Biden has managed to destroy American jobs, support giving amnesty to 11 million illegal immigrants, and make

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Lt. Gov. Barnes: Applauds President Biden for Rejoining the Paris Agreement Among Other Day One Climate Actions

Contact: Chet.Agni@wisconsin.gov or 608-843-4970 MADISON —​ Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes issued the following statement today applauding President Biden for taking immediate action to rejoin the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, along with a number of other actions to address the climate crisis and advance environmental justice on Day One of his administration. “Four years ago, former President

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Wisconsin’s congressional delegation reacts to Biden inauguration

Members of Wisconsin’s current congressional delegation added their hope Inauguration Day would mark a new time of unity and collaboration between parties. “I wish President Biden well and encourage him to follow through on his pledge to be a president for all Americans and act to unify our divided nation,” tweeted U.S.

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Capitol largely quiet as Biden sworn in

It was largely quiet around the state Capitol as Joe Biden was sworn in more than 800 miles away. A handful of protesters walked around the grounds, including Ronald Gay, of Evansville, who described himself as an arborist, mechanic and pastor at a small church. Gay, who has demonstrated at

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Dairy Business Association: Farmers, processors work to strengthen relationships

Contact: Jamie Mara (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Customers’ changing demands from food producers are driving the importance of strong working relationships between dairy farmers and milk processors. Participants in a panel discussion today at the Dairy Business Association’s Dairy Strong conference used words like trust and

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard troops help ensure safety and security in Washington D.C. during presidential inauguration

More than 550 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard were on hand at the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. today after mobilizing over the weekend to assist with safety and security efforts at the inauguration. Wisconsin troops joined more than 25,000 other National Guard troops from

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