Washington, DC– New data from Climate Power shows that the Inflation Reduction Act, which not a single Republican in Congress voted for, has already created 200 jobs in Wisconsin’s 8th district. Republican Representative Mike Gallagher voted against the bill even though constituents are benefitting directly from the historic investments in job creation and clean energy.   Now, House Republicans have a plan to repeal the law, even though it has broad public support from 68% of Americans, including 47% of Republicans. MAGA extremists in Congress have chosen this moment to threaten to force the United States to default if they don’t

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin is applauding the Biden administration’s announcement that Wisconsin is receiving a $2.5 million investment to strengthen our Great Lakes resiliency to extreme weather events and climate change. Across Wisconsin, three projects will receive funding to restore and protect our fresh coasts through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law the Inflation Reduction Act, both of which Senator Baldwin supported.  “Our Great Lakes are home to a precious ecosystem that provide safe drinking water for millions of Americans and are critical to our Made in Wisconsin economy, and we need to do everything we can to protect them

Kenosha, Wis. – On Thursday, April 20, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with Kenosha county leadership, and learned about project plans for a new human services facility made possible through a $9.85 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from Governor Evers.  The Secretary met with County Executive Samantha Kerkman, Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian, City Administrator John Morrissey, Director of the Public Works & Development Services for Kenosha County, Shelly Billingsley, as well as local developers and stakeholders to learn about project plans for the new Kenosha County Human Services Building and discuss local economic development efforts. “The Human Services

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Carole Johnson, the administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP).  Sen. Johnson requested information regarding the government’s review of compensation claims for injuries connected to the COVID-19 vaccines. As of April 1, 2023, the CICP has provided $4,634.89 in compensation to individuals who filed COVID-19 vaccine injury claims.  8,133 claims have been filed relating to COVID-19 vaccine

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled an in-district listening session. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that might be considered by the Wisconsin State Legislature. The listening session will be: Friday, May 5, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Park Falls Public Library 121 4th Ave N Park Falls, WI 54552 Constituents can contact our office by emailing Rep.Green@legis.wisconsin.gov or by calling (608) 237-9174. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns.

Fox Point, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, and Department of Health Services (DHS) Assistant Deputy Secretary Sarah Valencia today joined with officials from the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin for a roundtable discussion centered on removing employment barriers for individuals with disabilities and promoting critical mental health trainings for Wisconsinites. The secretaries met with Friendship Circle Executive Director Levi Stein, staff, board members, and area stakeholders for a robust discussion that highlighted Friendship Circle programs as well initiatives from Gov. Tony Evers to address the state’s workforce needs and expand

MADISON, Wis. — As the MAGA GOP base begins to coalesce around Tom Tiffany’s potential Senate candidacy, Wisconsin Watch asks and answers an important question about Tiffany that explains why MAGA Republicans are rooting for him: Shot: Chaser:  Click here to read more from Wisconsin Watch.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After more than a year and a half of advocating on behalf of Wisconsin veterans, Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address a disturbing pattern of a doctor misdiagnosing neurological conditions at the Tomah VA Medical Center. As a result of the misdiagnoses, these veterans were denied proper benefits and compensation. Since 2021, Senator Baldwin has been working with multiple Wisconsin veterans who report their traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and other conditions have been misdiagnosed by Dr. Mary Jo Lanska, MD at the Tomah VA – some with evidence from outside providers

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Administration (DOA) today are alerting Wisconsinites to a potential “spoofing” scam through which scammers are using the Wisconsin State Capitol Police dispatch number and impersonating law enforcement officers. “Spoofing” is when a caller ID, email address, or other form of contact identification is falsified by a scammer to trick recipients into trusting a fraudulent message. DOA has received several reports from consumers stating they received a call from the Wisconsin State Police dispatch number, (608) 266-7700, from a caller impersonating police officers. In these

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today, ahead of Earth Day on Saturday, will visit Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau and highlight several initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal, as well as his 2023-25 Capital Budget recommendations, to support conservation efforts across the state, bolster Wisconsin’s state parks and public lands, and promote the state’s $8.7 billion outdoor recreation industry.     “Our park system and public lands are the gems of our state, and no matter where you go in Wisconsin, you’re never very far from a state park or trail,” said Gov. Evers. “That’s because conservation and outdoor

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized State Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) with the Association’s 2023 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. Born was honored at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 19 in Madison for his partnership with local hospital leaders and his support for legislation to provide necessary Medicaid funding to hospitals, remove unnecessary regulations and bolster the state’s health care workforce. Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam Chief Administrative Officer Angelia Foster presented Born with the award at WHA’s Advocacy Day attended by nearly 1,000 hospital advocates. “Rep. Born has not only been

La Crosse, Wisconsin – Families and friends of Western Wisconsin workers will gather at Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse on Friday, April 28, 2023 to honor workers who perished while at work and to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness, and death. A non-denominational invocation will be given by Ellen Rasmussen, former pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in La Crosse and current pastor at Brown Deer United Methodist Church in Brown Deer. The solemn recognition of those who have fallen will begin with the reading of the proclamation marking April 28th as Workers

Washington, D.C. — Clean energy investments and incentives – passed thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats – have turbocharged our clean energy economy in Wisconsin. Since becoming law on August 16th, clean energy companies have announced new energy projects in droves, looking to utilize the incentives found in President Biden’s historic clean energy plan, also referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act. With these announcements, companies across Wisconsin are set to employ workers of all backgrounds—from electricians and construction workers to engineers and support staff. Most of these jobs will not require a 4-year degree. According to the latest