Gov. Evers: Governor and first lady invite Wisconsinites to see 2021 executive residence holiday decorations celebrating the stories of Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsinites detailing the 2021 Executive Residence holiday decorations honoring our nation’s heroes, recognizing the diverse stories of Wisconsin, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Executive Residence. A virtual tour of the Residence decorations with the governor and first lady is available here. “Each year, the Executive Residence is decorated to honor and share the story of folks across Wisconsin, and this year we honor our nation’s heroes and the more than 340,000 veterans across our state, recognize the strength, diversity, and beauty of our communities, and display wreaths and trees grown

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins colleagues in urging HHS to help families stay warm this winter

Contact: Carter MacLeod Phone: 202-225-5506 Carter.MacLeod@mail.house.gov  La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined a bicameral letter calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure families are able to keep the heat on this winter through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).    “As the world economy recovers from the pandemic, global… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Intel cannot play both sides of US-China competition

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after Intel apologized to the Chinese Communist Party for telling its suppliers not to use products made from slave labor in Xinjiang. “Intel’s hostage statement is only the latest example of the company bending over backwards to placate the Chinese Communist Party. Semiconductors are central to our national security and the future of our economy, and it is no longer feasible for the industry to play both sides of the US-China completion. The federal government is poised to make enormous taxpayer investments to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the US. While

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Dept. of Health Services: Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge statement on new FDA emergency use authorizations of the first anti-viral pills to treat COVID-19

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral medications authorized for use in mild to moderate cases of COVID-19. The federal government will begin allocation of these medications shortly and DHS is preparing for this medication to become available to eligible Wisconsinites within the coming weeks. At this time, we know that the initial supplies will be limited and we ask for everyone’s patience. Distribution will focus on the most vulnerable and hard-hit communities, and we will continue to provide updates as additional information is available.

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Gov. Evers: Governor, first lady release video greeting, deliver radio address wishing Wisconsinites a Merry Christmas

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today released a video greeting and delivered a radio address wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. Hey, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers.  We wanted to take a moment today to wish you a very merry Christmas.  Whether you’re going door-to-door singing carols, decorating cookies, or watching your family’s favorite Christmas movies, we hope you have a chance to spread cheer and joy and share the gift of giving with others.  From our family to yours, we send our warmest wishes and wish

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Bewley says she’s still deciding whether to seek reelection

Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says she’s not ready to make a decision about running for reelection next fall. Part of that is to shield her members contemplating retirement from any extra pressure. “If I were to announce something, then everybody is going to say, ‘Well the leader did, so you should,’” Bewley said in a year-end interview with WisPolitics.com. “I gotta give my members the chan… 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.

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THU News Summary: Vos, Gableman ordered to release election review records or return to court

  STORY TOPICS – Coronavirus – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate – Utilities – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES Vos, Gableman ordered to release review records or return to court …… 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.

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Gov. Evers: Governor and first lady invite Wisconsinites to see 2021 executive residence holiday decorations celebrating the stories of Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsinites detailing the 2021 Executive Residence holiday decorations honoring our nation’s heroes, recognizing the diverse stories of Wisconsin, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Executive Residence. A virtual tour of the Residence decorations with

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Intel cannot play both sides of US-China competition

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after Intel apologized to the Chinese Communist Party for telling its suppliers not to use products made from slave labor in Xinjiang. “Intel’s hostage statement is only the latest example of the company bending over backwards to placate the Chinese

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Dept. of Health Services: Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge statement on new FDA emergency use authorizations of the first anti-viral pills to treat COVID-19

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral medications authorized for use in mild to moderate cases of COVID-19. The federal government will begin allocation of these medications shortly and DHS is preparing for this medication

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Bewley says she’s still deciding whether to seek reelection

Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says she’s not ready to make a decision about running for reelection next fall. Part of that is to shield her members contemplating retirement from any extra pressure. “If I were to announce something, then everybody is going to say, ‘Well the leader did, so

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