GRAYLING, Michigan – Round after round hits the impact zone at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center. Some of the rounds, air bursts with simulated white phosphorus, detonated seconds before impacting the frigid terrain. Forward observers with 1st Battalion, 120th
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites food security and local food system organizations to attend a virtual strategic planning discussion regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) on
MADISON, WI… Ignoring the growing concern of parents over materials being taught in their children’s schools, Gov. Evers today vetoed legislation that would prevent the teaching of racist and sexist propaganda such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) which push a false
Milwaukee, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 announces its endorsement of Cavalier Johnson for Mayor. “The working men and women of IBEW 494 are proud to endorse Cavalier Johnson to continue as the Mayor of Milwaukee,”
Madison- Today, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 332 (SB 332) authored by Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton). SB 332 would have extended the allowable work hours for 14 and 15 year olds to between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and populist pro-labor candidate Tom Nelson on Friday called for the state-funded Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to withhold further tax credits from Oshkosh Corp. if it completes its move to South Carolina for
MADISON, Wis. — Recent national and state news reports identified Wisconsin attorney Jim Troupis as one of the people at ground zero of Donald Trump’s losing 2020 campaign fraudulent elector plot. Troupis may be an unfamiliar name to many, but he’s
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding requested feedback from Rep. Steineke: “On January 28th, an open letter was sent to Rep. Steineke, Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee, requesting qualified data supporting his assertion
Quotes of the Week My office, and I’m certain all other legislative offices, received hundreds of emails calling for the withdrawal of Wisconsin’s electoral votes. I believed it was unconstitutional, but we asked the non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau so we
MADISON, WI… Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to increase access to mental health services is becoming law, as Gov. Evers today signed legislation designed to address a devastating shortage of mental health professionals across Wisconsin. State Sen. André Jacque (R-
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) introduced a bill that authorizes Wisconsin to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. This legislation was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 123. Wisconsin is the 10th state to ratify and
(Milwaukee, WI) – Hundreds of years of legacy pollution in area rivers will have a new permanent home thanks to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and both houses of the legislature that unanimously approved a change in state law to make
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 4, 2022) — In honor of Heart Health Month, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on heart health and adopting heart healthy behaviors throughout February. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual cooking
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring for its 2023 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. The application period is
MADISON, Wis. – This Black History Month, we are celebrating the contributions of Black Wisconsinites while recognizing the constant inequities and systemic racism that Black Americans overcome every day. Black Wisconsinites have innovated and blazed trails in communities across the
GRAYLING, Michigan – Round after round hits the impact zone at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center. Some of the rounds, air bursts with simulated white phosphorus, detonated seconds before impacting the frigid terrain. Forward observers with 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, Wisconsin National Guard, used binoculars to survey
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites food security and local food system organizations to attend a virtual strategic planning discussion regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) on February 15, 2022, 1-2:30 p.m. The webinar will include program
MADISON, WI… Ignoring the growing concern of parents over materials being taught in their children’s schools, Gov. Evers today vetoed legislation that would prevent the teaching of racist and sexist propaganda such as Critical Race Theory (CRT) which push a false narrative and promote racist indoctrination that does not belong in
Milwaukee, WI – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 announces its endorsement of Cavalier Johnson for Mayor. “The working men and women of IBEW 494 are proud to endorse Cavalier Johnson to continue as the Mayor of Milwaukee,” said Dean A. Warsh, Business Manager for IBEW Local 494.
Madison- Today, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 332 (SB 332) authored by Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton). SB 332 would have extended the allowable work hours for 14 and 15 year olds to between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on a day preceding a school day, and between
Appleton, Wis. – Outagamie County Executive and populist pro-labor candidate Tom Nelson on Friday called for the state-funded Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to withhold further tax credits from Oshkosh Corp. if it completes its move to South Carolina for production of a new line of U.S. Postal Service electric
MADISON, Wis. — Recent national and state news reports identified Wisconsin attorney Jim Troupis as one of the people at ground zero of Donald Trump’s losing 2020 campaign fraudulent elector plot. Troupis may be an unfamiliar name to many, but he’s been in Republicans’ smoke filled back rooms for decades, scheming
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding requested feedback from Rep. Steineke: “On January 28th, an open letter was sent to Rep. Steineke, Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee, requesting qualified data supporting his assertion that my proposed resolution, AJR120, is ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. I
Quotes of the Week My office, and I’m certain all other legislative offices, received hundreds of emails calling for the withdrawal of Wisconsin’s electoral votes. I believed it was unconstitutional, but we asked the non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau so we could share the memo with our members and constituents. –
MADISON, WI… Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to increase access to mental health services is becoming law, as Gov. Evers today signed legislation designed to address a devastating shortage of mental health professionals across Wisconsin. State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere), along with State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc), co-authored
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) introduced a bill that authorizes Wisconsin to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. This legislation was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 123. Wisconsin is the 10th state to ratify and enter into this compact, therefore activating and allowing it to
(Milwaukee, WI) – Hundreds of years of legacy pollution in area rivers will have a new permanent home thanks to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and both houses of the legislature that unanimously approved a change in state law to make it all happen. “Restoring our waterways, erasing a history of
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 4, 2022) — In honor of Heart Health Month, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on heart health and adopting heart healthy behaviors throughout February. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free, in-person cholesterol screenings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring for its 2023 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. The application period is Feb. 14 – March 6, 2022. DNR conservation wardens are
MADISON, Wis. – This Black History Month, we are celebrating the contributions of Black Wisconsinites while recognizing the constant inequities and systemic racism that Black Americans overcome every day. Black Wisconsinites have innovated and blazed trails in communities across the state, and Wisconsin Democrats are committed to supporting our Black