WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), and Ken Calvert (R-CA) sent a letter today to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inquiring about steps the agency is taking to approve groundbreaking new therapies for ALS and other deadly diseases and urging the agency to take a rapid approach to approving new life-saving treatments. In part, the members wrote, “People living with aggressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) need access to safe therapies. With several novel therapies currently being

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus applauds the introduction of H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. Every openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) — as well as Tri-Caucus Chairs Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), and Judy Chu (D-CA), and Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) —  in introducing the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. “Today’s introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act is a critical step towards protecting marriage equality, which has positively shaped

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October 31, 2022. Farms and businesses that produce, process, or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to be reimbursed for 50 percent of certification-related costs – up to $500 per category of certification – for expenses paid during October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. Farms or businesses must be located in Wisconsin and currently certified or actively seeking certification through an

APPLETON, Wis –  Pro-Worker and populist U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson today said he was proud to have been a 2020 delegate for Bernie Sanders and would continue fighting for his ideals: “No one has done more to advance the cause of workers against the billionaire class than Bernie Sanders and push for Medicare for All, a Green New Deal and opposing dirty fossil fuel pipelines like Line 5. I’m proud to be the only Wisconsin campaign that’s been leading the way on these issues and will continue to.”. Our Wisconsin Revolution, a group founded out of Sanders’ presidential campaign,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., announced today that developers of affordable multifamily housing projects across Wisconsin will soon receive $32.4 million to help fill financing gaps caused by rising construction costs, interest rate increases, and supply chain delays. “Affordable housing is essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our kids and families, workers, and communities,” said Gov. Evers. “That’s why I am glad to announce today that we are also providing another $5 million toward this grant program to help bring these projects

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ campaign is lying to conservative voters by touting an endorsement from the National Rifle Association that does not exist. A mail piece sent by the campaign alleged Michels was endorsed by the NRA. The NRA stated on record that they had made no endorsements in the Wisconsin governor’s race.   As a sportsman herself, Rebecca Kleefisch is a proven, trusted advocate for gun owners and 2nd Amendment rights. She is proud to have an A rating from the NRA.   Read news coverage about this story below.   Associated Press: Michels’ campaign sent

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine 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 city of Racine. 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