WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), all members of the House Small Business Committee, joined in introducing the bipartisan Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act to help more small businesses offer apprenticeships and on-the-job learning opportunities to their workers. By empowering these businesses to invest in their workforce, the Act is designed to alleviate labor shortages, which have greatly impacted our nation’s small businesses. “I hear from Wisconsin small businesses every day about our country’s labor shortage. Apprenticeships are among the most successful forms of workforce development through

[Madison, WI] – It’s no secret that Tony Evers wants bigger government. Last week, in conjunction with a “clean energy” proposal that claims to “lower energy bills and prices at the pump” by imposing a “transition” to electric cars, Evers announced a new taxpayer-funded office for “environmental justice.” This comes after three years of proposals that empower big government bureaucrats, including $1 billion in tax hikes, government-run health care, “equity officers” at state agencies, and fossil fuel penalties. Yet Tony Evers’ government doesn’t work as it is: Over two years since the onset of COVID, Evers’ Department of Workforce Development is still failing to get unemployed Wisconsinites the benefits they were promised.

BRODHEAD, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) toured Kuhn North America, Inc. in Brodhead to discuss passing legislation that will support Wisconsin manufacturers and strengthen our Made in America economy. Kuhn North America is a leading innovator in agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturing for hay and forage, livestock, and crop production. “Companies like Kuhn North America are critical to not only moving our Made in Wisconsin manufacturing economy forward, but also to ensuring our farmers have the tools they need to bring their products efficiently to market,” said Senator Baldwin. “As we work to finalize legislation to build a Made

Scott Walker-Appointed Workforce Development Secretary: “When [Kleefisch] had the opportunity to do something about the system, she chose to play politics and do nothing” A Wisconsin State Journal op-ed shows Rebecca Kleefisch knew of major issues with Wisconsin’s unemployment system for years, but she and Scott Walker refused to address them, according to Manny Perez, a Walker-appointed former secretary of the Department of Workforce Development. When Kleefisch hypocritically slammed Gov. Tony Evers for the outdated system during her campaign launch, she conveniently failed to mention that the “urgent problem” was flagged to her and then-Gov. Walker just three weeks into their administration in 2011. “They knew

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new walleye slot limit this spring on Clear and Katherine lakes in Oneida County and Anvil and Laura lakes in Vilas County. As part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, the new regulation for all four lakes is an 18-inch minimum length for walleye, and fish from 22 to 28 inches may not be kept. The daily bag limit is one walleye. Katherine Lake also received a new bass regulation of no minimum length on bass with a daily bag limit of five largemouth and smallmouth bass in combination.

MENASHA — Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of Arbor Day and Forest Appreciation Week, announced more than 9.3 million trees have been planted in Wisconsin since the governor committed to the Trillion Tree Pledge just one year ago. In 2021, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #112, pledging to plant 75 million new trees in rural and urban areas and conserve 125,000 acres of forest in Wisconsin by 2030 in collaboration with public, private, and non-governmental partners. When fully realized, Wisconsin’s tree pledge will result in nearly 29 million metric tons of carbon dioxide stored over the next 50 years. “Planting and conserving trees

Middleton – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m happy to support my friend Dianne Hesselbein for Wisconsin State Senate. Dianne is a champion for workers and the environment. When Dianne was on the county board, we worked together to pass a budget that reflects the priorities of the people in Dane County. She brings that collaborative approach to the legislature every day and will continue to do so in the State Senate.”

In the states this week, Republicans have had to defend their party’s plan that calls for sunsetting all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting millions of seniors’ right to their hard-earned benefits at risk. Unsurprisingly, Americans are making their opposition to the plan known. Here’s a look at some of the recent local coverage of the backlash to Republicans’ disastrous agenda in the battlegrounds:  In Michigan: WKZO: AUDIO: Michigan Democratic Party holds rally in Kalamazoo to protest “sunsetting” of Medicare and Social Security In New Hampshire: Seacoastonline: Commentary: New Hampshire can’t trust Republicans on Social Security and Medicare

MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not been particularly forward in telling Wisconsinites who he is, but he is making it very clear the dangerous and radical bills he would like to see passed if he becomes Wisconsin’s next governor. At his announcement event, Michels referenced recently vetoed bills, saying [3:35], “There’s a bunch of bills that were put in front of Tony Evers, and he vetoed them all. I’m asking the legislature to reintroduce those bills. And I will sign those on day one […]” Here is a reminder of a few of the bills that Governor Evers’ vetoed. Would Tim

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years. Ben Redding, a DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer, was hiking with his kids and their dog at a state natural area in Sauk County when they discovered a population of maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes). Their find and those of many more volunteers are featured in the program’s recently released annual report. Wisconsin has 322 plants considered rare (about 15% of all native plants in the state), meaning they are listed as endangered, threatened or

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that his bipartisan Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is one step closer to becoming law after companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Heinrich (D-NM) and Hoeven (R-ND).  “I applaud the introduction of the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in the Senate and the continued efforts to address CWD,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “As an avid hunter, I know how important it is to maintain a healthy deer herd so we can protect our outdoor traditions and economy and unfortunately CWD poses a major threat to both. I’m thrilled to see this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Iron Ridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of Iron Ridge. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding this project. The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

MILWAUKEE – Lisa Byington, TV play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Byington, the first woman hired to do full-time TV play-by-play for a major men’s pro sports team, will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at the luncheon, to be moderated by Milwaukee Press Club President Corrinne Hess, reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The event is set for 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St. In 2021, Byington also