U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces Citizen Vote Protection Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today introduced the Citizen Vote Protection Act, which will require driver’s licenses and identification cards to include an indication of United States citizenship. “Over 80 percent of Americans agree that voters should have

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Sen. Roys: Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom

Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Democratic legislators have mailed a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting medication abortion be made available over the counter. Here

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Rep. Allen: Releases absentee ballot integrity bill

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) released LRB-0468, relating to requiring a watermark on mailed absentee ballots. Absentee ballots, as allowed under current Wisconsin law, are extremely convenient, but they are vulnerable to

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: VIDEO: High healthcare costs are hurting Wisconsin businesses

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday covering one of the top challenges for Wisconsin employers: excessive healthcare costs. Wisconsin ranks fourth in the nation for highest healthcare costs, impacting consumers and employers alike. Recent data from the Wisconsin Employer

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces Citizen Vote Protection Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today introduced the Citizen Vote Protection Act, which will require driver’s licenses and identification cards to include an indication of United States citizenship. “Over 80 percent of Americans agree that voters should have to show identification to vote – this is the mainstream

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Amendment to promote transparency and accountability in Ukraine spending passes House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released a statement after his amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act passed the House. “I’m focused on bringing greater transparency and accountability to our federal government. Americans deserve to know how the Department of Defense is spending Americans’ hard earned tax dollars.

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Sen. Spreitzer: Selected for 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

LEXINGTON, KY – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected to participate in the 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship. Bringing together 47 individuals representing 29 of the states and U.S. territories and from all branches of state government, the Henry

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OPEIU: Federal Labor Board finds TruStage violated labor law

Madison, WI – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual Group, has violated federal labor law on at least two counts. The NLRB notified both TruStage and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39, the Union representing more than 450 workers

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Sen. Roys: Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom

Reproductive rights are necessary for freedom MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Democratic legislators have mailed a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting medication abortion be made available over the counter. Here is an electronic copy of the letter: Letter to the FDA

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World Dairy Expo: Madison, Wisconsin – home through 2028

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that it will remain in Madison, Wisconsin, hosting the global dairy industry at the Alliant Energy Center the first week of October through 2028. A new, five-year contract was signed at the Alliant Energy Center Thursday morning. “For 56 years,

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Rep. Allen: Releases absentee ballot integrity bill

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) released LRB-0468, relating to requiring a watermark on mailed absentee ballots. Absentee ballots, as allowed under current Wisconsin law, are extremely convenient, but they are vulnerable to fraud by their very nature.  “Our citizens need to have

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Fair Wisconsin: Legislative Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin with a transgender athlete ban

On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 Republican State Legislators Rep. Barb Dittrich and Sen. Dan Knodl circulated for co-sponsorship two bills that would prohibit transgender athletes from playing on sports teams that align with their gender. Fair Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ political advocacy organization, released the following statement in response

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jillian Pfeifer as Oneida County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jillian Pfeifer to serve as Oneida County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Michael W. Schiek’s election to the Oneida County Circuit Court. Pfeifer will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

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Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus: Denounces anti-trans bills

(MADISON) – Yesterday, two Republican legislators introduced discriminatory legislation that would prohibit students from participating in youth sports consistent with their gender identity. Representative Melissa Ratcliff of the Wisconsin Legislative Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus released the following statement: “Legislation that attacks transgender and non-binary youth in Wisconsin is

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Dept. of Agriculture: Biden-Harris investing in America Agenda lowers energy costs for rural business owners and agricultural producers

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Angela Palmer-Fisher as Vernon County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Angela Palmer-Fisher to serve as Vernon County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Timothy J. Gaskell’s election to the Vernon County Circuit Court. Palmer-Fisher will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

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