WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced the Food Worker Pay Standards Act, which would ensure that the federal government only purchases food produced by workers who earn fair pay and benefits. The bill would direct the Secretary of Labor to use local wages and

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is now accepting submissions for the Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. This award recognizes unsung heroes in our community who have gone above and beyond to care for Wisconsin families. “Our doctors, nurses, and health care providers

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. Chrisman will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “With more than two decades of service in the

Madison, Wisconsin (July 11, 2023) — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including nine in Madison. The advancements are effective July 1. With more than 130 offices across the United States, CLA serves clients of all

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) re-introduced a constitutional amendment that would prevent court packing by capping the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices. The amendment was initially introduced in 2019 and reintroduced in 2021 after President Biden announced he would create a commission that would explore court packing and other

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill that calls on Congress to grant statehood to the District of Columbia.  The rallying cry of American colonists seeking independence from the British was “taxation without representation is tyranny,” yet residents of our

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing a new bill to restrict tax breaks for big corporate investors that buy up homes, often driving up local housing prices and rents. The Stop Predatory Investing Act would prohibit an investor who acquires 50 or more single-family rental

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is pleased to announce a new feature of the 24/7 statewide confidential reporting system, Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO now offers text tips. “The Office of School Safety provides high-quality programs and trainings to help

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on Ron DeSantis holding a fundraiser in Lake Geneva today: “Having passed a radical abortion ban in Florida, Ron DeSantis is running for president to pass a federal abortion ban nationwide. Wisconsinites are broadly opposed to DeSantis’

Using his partial veto authority last week, Governor Evers cut over $10 million in town General Transportation Aid (GTA) funding from the budget passed by the legislature. This came as a shock to town officials as the Governor has both repeatedly indicated he wanted to “fix the damn roads” and

A Wisconsin Army National Guard officer who helped victims of a train derailment in Joplin, Montana in 2021 received the Soldier’s Medal in a July 9 ceremony at Spooner, Wisconsin. The Soldier’s Medal, established in 1926, is awarded to any person of the U.S. armed forces or of a friendly