U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Cyberspace Solarium co-chairs praise “forward-thinking” National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s newly unveiled National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan illustrates how the

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DC Wrap: Cooke official launches another 3rd CD bid as others consider, Johnson defends Saudi investment in PGA Tour

Former small business owner Rebecca Cooke, who finished second in the Dem primary for the 3rd CD last year, is taking another shot at the western Wisconsin seat — and she may have some company. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting both the 1st and 3rd CD as districts to flip in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil has yet to see any opponents in the 1st CD.

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: The paradoxical way Wisconsin Republicans celebrated the 4th of July

MADISON, Wis. — While most Wisconsinites spent the Fourth of July and surrounding days returning to time honored Holiday traditions, Wisconsin Republicans had different plans.  Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming joined Republican election conspiracy theorist and member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Bob Spindell to kick off the Holiday

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Calendar 2022 was Wisconsin’s second highest year for early stage investment dollars at $640 million

MADISON, Wis. – Investments in young, Wisconsin-based companies by angel and venture capitalists and other equity investors totaled $640.2 million in 2022, far from the previous year’s total of $868.8 million but still the second-highest investment total on the books. Research by the Wisconsin Technology Council for its annual “Wisconsin

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Ian Mickelson as Grant County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ian Mickelson to serve as Grant County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to the Grant County Circuit Court. Mickelson will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Cyberspace Solarium co-chairs praise “forward-thinking” National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s newly unveiled National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan illustrates how the administration will carry out the NCS’s objectives, many of which

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THU News Summary: Dittrich, Knodl aim to ban transgender girls from competing in women’s sports; Schools set to struggle with special ed funding

STORY TOPICS – White house – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Real estate –

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on K-12 education budget investments

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here. Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. Last week, I signed the 2023-25 biennial

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Young, Kaine: Introduce bill to boost career and technical education, connect people with good-paying jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Data for American Jobs Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to support career and technical education (CTE) and expand pathways to good-paying jobs. The legislation ensures that federal education data and research incorporates CTE to help

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Sen. Tomczyk: Governor Evers tells rural roads to take a hike

Madison, WI – Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) issued the following statement regarding  Governor Evers’ veto for local transportation funding:  “It is appalling to me that the same Governor who campaigned on ‘fixing the damn roads’ and  posed for photo-ops with a shovel in his hands would have the gall to

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DC Wrap: Cooke official launches another 3rd CD bid as others consider, Johnson defends Saudi investment in PGA Tour

Former small business owner Rebecca Cooke, who finished second in the Dem primary for the 3rd CD last year, is taking another shot at the western Wisconsin seat — and she may have some company. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting both the 1st and 3rd CD as districts to flip in the 2024 election cycle. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil has yet to see any opponents in the 1st CD.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Two Rivers Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

ADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains along Lincoln St. and Roosevelt

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher welcomes victims of CCP religious persecution and prominent American religious leaders

Yesterday, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held an interfaith roundtable on the CCP’s threat to religious freedom. Members and distinguished guests discussed the CCP’s persecution towards Christian, Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and others unwilling to put the decrees of Xi Jinping ahead of

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Scott, and Reps. McHenry, Barr, and Huizenga in bicameral amicus brief challenging CFPB’s funding structure

WASHINGTON –On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Ranking MemberTim Scott (R-S.C.) of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) of the House Financial Services Committee; U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy; and U.S.

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Gov. Evers, PSC: Announce Capital Projects Fund grant program application period

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Broadband Infrastructure Program application period will begin Aug. 14, 2023. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $42 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to administer the Broadband Infrastructure Program and invest in projects that will provide

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Thompson lead bipartisan CFIUS reform, protecting U.S. farmland and sensitive sites from foreign adversaries act

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), of the Select Committee on the CCP, and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) today introduced hallmark legislation to give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) jurisdiction over all land purchases by foreign adversary entities and require mandatory CFIUS filing for foreign

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Reps. Ratcliff, Clancy: Announce the formation of the Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus

(MADISON) – A new legislative caucus dedicated to transgender equality, visibility, and advocacy was launched today by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and Representative Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee). The Transgender Parent and Non-Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) is a coalition of Wisconsin legislators who are committed to protecting and advancing the rights

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