Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same freedoms their parents and grandparents had. Read below for highlights of what Tammy worked on this week: A New Addition to Team Tammy This week, we are featuring a Team Tammy staff update! In an op-ed with the Milwaukee Courier, our new Political Director, Nadiyah Groves, detailed why she’s proud

MADISON – Today, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 301, the Republicans’ shared revenue proposal. Senator Agard released the following statement prior to the committee’s meeting:  “Democrats and Republicans alike agree that we must increase state aid to local communities – our local governments have been starved for years. I am hopeful that the State Senate will deliberately debate this legislation and amend as needed to ensure that the needs of our communities are adequately fulfilled without partisan poison pills attached. Wisconsin’s local governments deserve thoughtful, pragmatic, long term

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the I-41, STH 60 to STH 32 Rehabilitation in Ozaukee County.   “Incidental take” refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s proposed project is to address deteriorating pavement condition and extend the pavement life of the corridor, address deteriorating box culvert C-45-0021, and replace outdated cable barrier and improve the pavement, lighting and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to slow down on Wisconsin roadways and “know before you go” with 511 Wisconsin – either online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin app. “Speeding and reckless driving continue to be major problems on Wisconsin roadways and across the nation,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “The summer travel season is upon us and we’re urging drivers to slow down and stay focused on the road ahead. Glancing at a text or social media alert while driving is not worth it. Together, our careful driving behaviors can help everyone reach their destination

MADISON, Wis. – Elsie Mae’s Canning and Pies in Milwaukee is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of its meat and poultry varieties of pot pies and quiche sold at various stores throughout Wisconsin on or before May 19, 2023. Products include but are not limited to: This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during routine surveillance activities. Evidence shows that the product was produced without the benefit of inspection. More information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recall classifications is available below and on USDA’s website at fsis.usda.gov. No illnesses have been reported as a

MADISON | MILWAUKEE, WI – Representatives from the Wisconsin Center for Nursing and Wisconsin Nurses Association are inviting Wisconsin legislators to a briefing about Wisconsin’s Nurse Shortage. The briefing will include information about the supply and demand for: Like other states, Wisconsin continues to see a statewide nursing shortage.  Wisconsin is fortunate in having data submitted by every nurse that is used to identify the current and future status of the nursing supply.  Recent DWD/WCN reports from 2021 and 2022 indicate that the growing shortages are a result of both an increase in demand and decrease in supply. Barbara Nichols,

Madison, WI –Today, Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) released the following statement regarding the NFL’s announcement that Green Bay will be hosting the 2025 draft. “Hosting the 2025 NFL Draft is a historic opportunity for Green Bay to showcase our community and generate a $94 million state benefit–$20 million of which will directly impact Green Bay. I am thrilled that our community will receive this worldwide spotlight. “I am proud to advocate for state support of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and will continue working with state officials including the Department of Tourism to ensure we maximize the benefit of this opportunity,