WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Bhatt strongly urging the agency to end its 40-year waiver that allows them to skirt Buy America rules when constructing highways. “Discontinuing this blanket waiver will begin the long overdue process of developing FHWA’s guidelines for the purchase of American-made manufactured products in Federal-aid highway projects,” wrote Senator Baldwin. “I strongly urge you to discontinue the 1983 manufactured products waiver,” Senator Baldwin continued. Senator Baldwin has led the charge in advocating for stronger Buy American standards to prioritize American workers and products when U.S. taxpayer dollars are used.

La Crosse, May 30, 2023 -The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) has teamed up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host the 11th Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon on Saturday, June 3rd at Chad Erickson Memorial Park, 3601 Park Lane Drive in La Crosse. Fishing poles (to keep!), bait, lunch, and door prizes will be provided by the WWAFLCIO, but participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Fishing poles to keep are limited to the first 125 children registered and attending. More than 125 children and their

(Appleton, Wis) – Tomorrow River School District has broken ground on the facility projects approved by voters in the District’s April 2022 $25.7 million referendum. District officials, staff, students, and representatives from Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. celebrated the beginning of construction, which is highlighted by the addition of the Herbert and Evelyn Wolding Family STEAM Center. “Our staff, students, and community are thrilled that renovations and additions are underway and will breathe new life and opportunity into our schools,” said Mike Richie, Tomorrow River School District Administrator. “These projects will bring many of our classrooms and spacesup to date, provide safer and

MADISON – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) fully and proudly supports the “Embrace Them Both’ bill package being offered by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) and four State Representatives, Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), Rep. Pat Snyder (R-Schofield, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), and Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield). “’Embrace Them Both’ embodies what we have always said being pro-life means—recognizing that human life begins at conception and that pregnant women often need support. These four bills encompass important aspects of the life issue from different perspectives,” said WFA President, Julaine Appling. The four bills being circulated for co-sponsors as of today do the following:

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference encourages all legislators to support the Embrace Them Both package circulated today, legislation that will support and protect the life and health of Wisconsin’s women and children. The package of bills strengthens Wisconsin’s public commitment to ensuring that all can thrive in our state, regardless of age or wealth. We thank Senator Romaine Quinn, and Representatives Gae Magnafici, Amanda Nedweski, Donna Rozar, and Patrick Snyder for their vision and urge bipartisan support for this important legislation. Every human life is sacred, unrepeatable, and deserves protection. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it is all the

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) and four State Representatives sent the Embrace Them Both package of bills to their colleagues in the Assembly and Senate asking for their co-sponsorship and support. These four bills reaffirm what has always been the pro-life message: that life begins at conception and that pregnant mothers, alongside their unborn children, should be given all the support and protection possible. “I will always champion the sanctity of life that begins with the miracle of pregnancy,” said Senator Quinn. “Today, alongside my legislative colleagues, I am proud to offer these bills that clarify support for both the

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal fact checked Congressman Mike Gallagher for his recent lie that he has never voted to increase the debt ceiling. Gallagher voted to increase the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in 2018.  Heartland Signal: FACT CHECK: Gallagher lies about never voting for a debt ceiling increase U.S. Rep. and potential Wisconsin Senate candidate Mike Gallagher (R) falsely claimed to have never voted on debt ceiling increase despite voting for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which raised the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion. During an interview with USA Today from January, Gallagher commented on the debt ceiling situation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) on the latest episode of Doctor in the House. The two engaged in a conversation about the significance of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Right to Try Act and explore potential avenues for its future enhancement. Sen. Johnson is a champion of Right to Try legislation, and he worked tirelessly until the Right to Try Act was signed into law by President Trump in 2018. Listen to the full podcast here or on your preferred streaming platform. Highlights: Sen. Johnson: “What committed me to championing [Right to Try] on the Senate side

DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that the Friends groups at Newport, Peninsula, Potawatomi, Whitefish Dunes, and Rock Island state parks will receive a substantial contribution from Destination Door County (DDC). This comes after the Door County Tourism Zone Commission approved a proposal to invest higher-than-anticipated 2022 room-tax collections in area parks. The new program will distribute $800,000 among Municipal Parks, the Friends of Door County Parks and five Wisconsin State Park Friends Groups. The local state park Friends Groups will receive an initial contribution of $250,000 from Destination Door County, with each

What do football and Figaro have in common? At UW-Stevens Point, the answer is Chandler Benn. Music has been important in his life. His mom, Becky, sings, and his dad, Tim, has played in bands. Both were strong influences on Chandler, who grew up in Amherst Junction, Wis. He began piano lessons at age 3 and continued through high school, where he also was in choir and musicals. He received top honors in state solo ensembles and was told he had a naturally operatic voice. Benn chose UW-Stevens Point so he could remain near family. He knew it had a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks media partners to increase their fire danger awareness coverage during weather segments this week.     Current fire danger is High across most of the state after an extended period of dry weather. Contributing factors include warm temperatures, very low relative humidity and wind. Much of the state has not had any rain in the past 10 days. In addition, the rain that was received prior was minimal. The DNR and local fire departments responded to over 90 wildfires in the last week, burning an estimated 30 acres. Fortunately, annual green-up progressed

Madison – Today, Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) and Representatives Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), and Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) circulated for cosponsorship a comprehensive bill package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. “Pro-Life Wisconsin is proud to advocate for these bills that, together, maintain and strengthen our current law abortion ban and provide the necessary resources for both moms and babies to survive and thrive in a post-Roe Wisconsin,” said Matt Sande, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director. “We thank Senator Quinn and the Assembly co-authors for their vision and compassion in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Sauk County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 10-year-old doe. The 22-acre farm has been placed under quarantine, where it will remain while DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarians and staff conduct the epidemiological investigation. CWD is a fatal, neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose caused by an infectious protein called a prion that affects the animal’s