Sen. Roys, Rep. Hong: Introduce Reproductive Freedom Act

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) will be introducing the Reproductive Freedom Act, designed to protect and expand freedom for Wisconsinites. The three components of the legislation will do the following:  Restores the power

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WisDems: Honor Native American Heritage Month

MADISON, Wis. — On the first day of Native American Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Tricia Zunker released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “This Native American Heritage Month,

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Sen. Roys, Rep. Hong: Introduce Reproductive Freedom Act

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) will be introducing the Reproductive Freedom Act, designed to protect and expand freedom for Wisconsinites. The three components of the legislation will do the following:  Restores the power of individuals to make their own pregnancy healthcare decisions by

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WisDems: Honor Native American Heritage Month

MADISON, Wis. — On the first day of Native American Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Second Vice Chair Tricia Zunker released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler: “This Native American Heritage Month, let’s honor the life and legacy of trailblazing Indigenous leader

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Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin adds new hub to pilot program

The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be adding a fourth site to a program initiated in 2020 that pilots a hub and spoke approach to treating Wisconsin Medicaid members affected by substance use disorder and physical and behavioral health issues that challenge their efforts in recovery. Vin Baker Recovery

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moran: Introduce bipartisan legislation to recognize role of Southeast Asian Diasporas’ contribution in Vietnam War

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the contributions of the many communities and Diasporas from Southeast Asia who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces during the war in Vietnam. The Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the vital role that scholarships play in reducing

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Wisconsin voters less likely to support Supreme Court Justices who strike down school choice

MADISON – A new poll of likely Wisconsin voters shows that school choice is exceptionally popular, with 67 percent of respondents saying they support the policy. Importantly, school choice earns bipartisan praise, with a majority of Democrats, Independents and Republicans in support. The poll was commissioned by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

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Climate Power: President Biden’s clean energy boom brings hundreds of jobs and $445 million in investment to Wisconsin

Madison, WI— President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan is turbocharging our clean energy economy, revitalizing communities across the country. Wisconsin’s EV manufacturing industry is seeing a surge in investments. New clean energy projects have already spurred $445 million in investment in the state and helped create or move forward 512

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Grills FBI Director Wray and DHS Secretary Mayorkas in emerging threats to the homeland hearing

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in an annual hearing titled, Threats to the Homeland, where he sought answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and National

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MKE 2024: Announces host committee’s honorary co-chairs

Milwaukee, WI – Govs. Scott Walker and Tommy Thompson will serve as honorary co-chairs of the MKE 2024 Host Committee, whose role is to welcome the 2024 Republican National Convention to Milwaukee. The two governors will support the Host Committee’s work in the months ahead as the Host Committee continues fundraising

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