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
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
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
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
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
Quotes of the Week We are not Illinois. We are not California. We are not Colorado. We are a state that’s at best purple. And purple is not legalization of recreational marijuana. – Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, after
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee rejecting funds for the largest conservation deal in state history, this week’s action in the Legislature, medical marijuana legislation and more.
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
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
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,
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
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.
Quotes of the Week We are not Illinois. We are not California. We are not Colorado. We are a state that’s at best purple. And purple is not legalization of recreational marijuana. – Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, after signaling Wisconsin Republicans are working to build support for a
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee rejecting funds for the largest conservation deal in state history, this week’s action in the Legislature, medical marijuana legislation and more.