WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Department of Labor reported wholesale prices rose 9.6% in November on a year over year basis. The news comes after the Consumer Price Index indicated last week that inflation surged to 6.8% in November, a 39-year high. “Radical spending drove inflation to a 39-year high and hardworking Americans are paying the price. But rather than rein things in, Democrats’ solution is to spend trillions more on a package that would dramatically expand the IRS, create a Civilian Climate Corps, and drive energy prices even higher. This doesn’t make any sense. The Senate

Madison, WI – Governor Evers announced 12 regional projects in the first round of the Wisconsin Innovation Grant Program. These projects will receive up to $59.5 million in grants, including up to $27.5 million to four Wisconsin technical colleges. Chippewa Valley Technical College Up to $10 million to address the need for skilled workers in metal fabrication across the manufacturing sector. Gateway Technical College Up to $5.6 million to address regional workforce challenges, including the urgent need for educated workers in high-demand fields and the lack of adults with high school credentials. Madison Area Technical College Up to $2.9 million to

As families and friends get together for the holidays, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials ask everyone to celebrate the season safely. The Division of State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will be stepping up enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The national effort runs from Wednesday, December 15 through New Year’s Day. The goal is to prevent tragedies during the holidays by boosting patrols to get impaired drivers off the road. “The holidays are a time for celebration with loved ones, but we ask that you celebrate responsibly,” State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell said.

Wisconsin Paper Council is one of 60 applicants to earn a $500,000 planning grant to continue developing a more resilient paper industry and boost local economies MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski congratulated the Wisconsin Paper Council for being named one of 60 finalists for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Earlier this fall, the Office of the State Treasurer hosted an informational webinar connecting Wisconsin applicants with resources to strengthen their submissions. “We are so proud of the Wisconsin Paper Council and the entire coalition for their hard work and successful proposal,”

Raymond M. DeVoe, age 80, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully holding hands with his beloved wife on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Serenity House in Tomah. He was born August 11, 1941, to Minert and Pauline (Dutton) DeVoe in Sparta, Wisconsin. Ray was a Tomah High School graduate. He was extremely proud of his 25 years of service to his country, having served in both the U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force. Being a Vietnam Veteran was a title Ray wore with honor and pride. He was a faithful member of the Bible Evangelical Free Church. Ray was

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after the passing of R. Richard Wagner, a scholar and activist who was the first openly gay member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors, where he served for fourteen years. In 1983, he was appointed by Governor Tony Earl to co-chair the Governor’s Council on Lesbian and Gay Issues, the first in the nation. He is the author of two groundbreaking volumes on gay history in Wisconsin – We’ve Been Here All Along: Wisconsin’s Early Gay History and Coming Out, Moving Forward: Wisconsin’s Recent Gay History. Wagner served on the Wisconsin Arts

Washington, DC – Tonight, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after voting to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol:   “January 6 was one of our nation’s darkest days. Our democracy was attacked, law enforcement officers were brutalized, and lives were lost. We need to know how and why this violent insurrection took place so that we can ensure this never happens again. To that end, Mark Meadows owes the American people answers – anything less is

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Ron Johnson continued to put his self-serving agenda ahead of the needs of Wisconsinites by voting against raising the debt ceiling, which would imperil hard-earned Medicare and Social Security benefits for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin seniors, and throw our economy into chaos, potentially costing thousands of jobs and devastating the livelihoods of hardworking Wisconsin families.   In response to Senator Johnson’s vote, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman released the following statement:   “Senator Ron Johnson continues to put his self-serving agenda first as he is willing to gamble away Wisconsinites’