Sen. Agard: Statement on Fred Prehn’s resignation
MADISON – Today, Fred Prehn announced he will resign from the Natural Resources Board as of December 30th, nearly two years after his term ended. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am pleased that Dr.…
Sen. Cowles: Audit reviews UW System’s financial statements
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) release of Report 22-25 on the University of Wisconsin (UW) System’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2021-22: “As Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative…
U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for bipartisan omnibus appropriations package, applauds inclusion of over $16.5 million for WI-03 community projects
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind cast his final vote as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and voted for the bipartisan omnibus appropriations package, a legislative measure to fund the federal government for the fiscal year. Rep. Kind secured the inclusion of his…
Milwaukee County Supv. Vincent: Honors Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation at recent county board meeting
MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent presented the Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation with an official County Board citation at the Board’s most recent meeting. “The Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Foundation embodies Milwaukee County’s vision of becoming the healthiest county in…
U.S. Rep. Moore: Secures $23,863,352 for local projects in final government funding package
“Milwaukee has many incredible organizations and initiatives that are devoted to uplifting our residents, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to support to use Congress’ power of the purse to help support their important missions with federal…
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Need for ag workforce solutions remains
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third-largest dairy cooperative in the country, issued a statement today after Congress left any agricultural workforce legislation out of the omnibus spending bill voted on earlier today. Last week, Sen. Michael Bennet,…
U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to pass omnibus package with key investments
“Though the omnibus is imperfect, communities across the country and in Milwaukee will reap the benefits of federal investments in housing, health care, nutrition assistance, our veterans, mental health services, energy assistance, and more. A critical issue in Milwaukee is…
U.S. Rep. Steil: Wasteful spending in Washington continues as new majority draws near
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released a statement following the House vote on the $1.6 trillion omnibus spending package. “The Democratic controlled Congress is ending just as it started off, with another reckless spending package. Washington continues to spend…
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: issues statement on omnibus spending bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting “NO” on H.R. 2617: “The American people sent a message by electing a Republican majority in the House. It’s time for fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies that will…
Rep.-elect Gustafson: Appointed to serve as vice chairman of the Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, State Assembly leadership announced that Rep.-Elect Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing) will serve on five Assembly standing committees during the 106 th Wisconsin State Legislature – including as the Vice Chairman of the Regulatory…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition: Announces Madison & Dane County MLK Day keynote speaker & calendar of events
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition of Madison & Dane County is pleased to announce that the 38th Annual City-County observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will mark its return to an in-person event featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy as the keynote speaker. Abernathy is…
Frederick Prehn: Statement
I will vacate my seat on the NRB effective December 30, 2022 It has been my honor to serve as a member of the board since 2015. I would like to thank Governor Scott Walker for appointing me and the…
Milwaukee County: Partners with American Red Cross to provide additional warming center at Marcia P. Coggs building
MILWAUKEE, WI – A coordinated effort is underway between Milwaukee County and the Southeast chapter of the American Red Cross to help residents without homes, residents displaced by fire, and households without working heat stay warm as Winter Storm Elliot bring…
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: pleased with key ag trade appointments
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The U.S. Senate’s confirmation today of Doug McKalip as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative and yesterday’s confirmation of Alexis Taylor as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs drew…