MADISON, Wis. — As millions of federal dollars pour into Wisconsin funding projects to invest in worker training, rebuild airports, and deliver clean drinking water, Wisconsinites are celebrating how President Biden, Governor Evers, and Democrats in Congress are strengthening the state’s infrastructure and creating good-paying jobs.   Just this week, Governor Evers invested $60 million in workforce development – announcing that projects from Eau Claire to Kenosha would receive funds to combat worker shortages – while the Biden administration invested millions in federal funds to rebuild rural Wisconsin’s infrastructure and bring clean water to families across the state. Thanks to

Washington Island, WI — In this season of giving, Door County Land Trust is thrilled to announce that two gifts of land on Washington Island are now permanently protected. The permanent conservation of these lands ensures that forests remain intact, that wildlife move freely across the landscape, and that these lands contribute to healthy waters. The larger of the two land donations, a 62-acre property located in the northeast portion of the island, lies near the Indian Point Natural Area. The second land donation, a 10-acre forested property, is located on the northwest side of the island and adjoins Door County

WASHINGTON—Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken demanding information on how the agencies are vetting the Afghans and other foreign nationals brought to the U.S. since Kabul fell in August. The letter comes after Secretary Blinken admitted in a Senate committee hearing that “most of [the evacuees] were not” vetted prior to leaving Karzai airport in Kabul. The senators wrote, “We understand that more than 120,000 individuals were

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that two white-tailed deer at a Portage County hunt ranch have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Positive samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The 200-acre farm and its herd of approximately 370 deer are under quarantine while an epidemiological investigation is conducted by DATCP and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarians and staff. CWD is a fatal, neurological disease of deer, elk and moose caused by an infectious protein called a prion that affects the animal’s brain, and

Across the country, Republican candidates for governor are embracing Donald Trump’s Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen. Here’s a roundup of how GOP primary candidates in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Arizona went all-in on baseless election conspiracy theories this week: In the first minutes of the Minnesota GOP primary debate on Wednesday, all five candidates refused to admit the 2020 election results were legitimate. CNN anchor Erin Burnett slammed the Minnesota Republicans last night, saying the Big Lie “has taken over the GOP.” Watch the full clip here. In the neighboring state of Wisconsin, Republican candidate Rebecca Kleefisch appeared alongside and earned the support of Michael Gableman, the

Editor’s Note: A previous press release included an incorrect phone number for purchasing state park vehicle admission stickers. To purchase a sticker by phone, simply call a local state park property directly during office hours. MADISON, Wis. – Celebrate the new year by stepping into the outdoors with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join in the annual adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year’s Day for the 11th year in a row. Each year Wisconsinites join the thousands of people across the nation to kick off the new year by hiking at state parks,

MADISON, Wis. – The severe weather in Wisconsin this week resulted in damage to homes and businesses throughout the state. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds property owners to use trusted contractors for repairs and to be leery of storm chasers that come knocking with aggressive sales tactics. Always use caution when interacting with traveling crews who show up in the aftermath of a storm. Do not let them into your home, and do not give in to high-pressure pitches. Instead, use trusted sources such as your friends, neighbors, and insurance agent for contractor referrals. You

MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following Assembly Democratic Assistant Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s (D-Middleton) announcement that she will step down from her leadership position: “I want to extend my deep thanks to Representative Hesselbein for her dedication and service to our state. During my time in the legislature, Dianne has been an exemplary legislator and leader who has helped build our caucus’s collective strength. “Representative Hesselbein has been invaluable in our pursuit of policy that moves Wisconsin forward. As a female legislator, Dianne has been a role model for how women in the legislature

[Madison, WI] – In their quest to outshine one another as the most far-left liberal of the bunch, Wisconsin Democrats can agree on one thing: they want to abolish the filibuster to ram their far-left priorities through the U.S. Senate without opposition. Some of their latest takes include: “Defund the police” ally Mandela Barnes called the filibuster a “weapon” in his new campaign platform that looks more like a liberal wishlist – but in an interview about the plan couldn’t make up his mind about whether the filibuster or Joe Biden were to blame for Senate Democrats’ policy woes. New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry justified his position

MADISON – Each year, Wisconsin welcomes approximately 5,000 seasonal agricultural migrant workers to the state to help plant, harvest, and package the wide variety of agricultural products Wisconsin has to offer. This International Migrants Day, celebrated annually on December 18, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is highlighting programs and protections for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Wisconsin, including DWD’s work to administer state and federal regulations for seasonal agricultural labor in the state. “Wisconsin is one of the few states in the nation with state laws providing additional protections for migrant workers employed in seasonal agricultural work,” DWD Secretary-designee

MADISON, Wis. – Note: This release was intentionally left empty – as empty as the Wisconsin GOP’s promises to support rural Wisconsinites. Read what every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against here.