MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation:
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It
MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the federal government while setting new deadlines in January and February to pass funding bills: “After weeks of
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular and special session to take up healthcare-related bills, the Brewers stadium funding, and the Governor’s special session to address workforce challenges. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response:
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities thanks Senator Wimberger and Senator Cowles for working diligently over the past several months on a PFAS proposal that provides for a municipal grant program to assist local governments with the costs of remediating and
Madison – Today, four of State Senator Dan Knodl’s (R – Germantown) bills passed in the Wisconsin State Senate. All four pieces of legislation address election-related discrepancies and pitfalls. Assembly Bill 335 requires the closure of the campaign finance account
Madison- The State Senate today passed legislation to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin through 2050, modernize Wisconsin’s alcohol beverage regulations, release $125 million to address PFAS contamination, and several bills aimed at improving mental health services in Wisconsin. “After months
MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for several bills aimed at expanding access to mental health services in the state of Wisconsin. Senate Bill 196 (SB 196) – otherwise known as the Counseling Compact – will increase the
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to achieve their waste reduction and recycling goals. Their efforts resulted
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in introducing bipartisan legislation—the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act—to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. As the Vietnam
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. PSC is expected to award up to $42 million under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF)
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DNC is rolling out a new billboard campaign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting how President Biden’s historic legislation is funding critical projects in communities across the country and boosting the economy in the process, in stark contrast with
MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President Biden and our Wisconsin Democratic congressional delegation delivered a huge
[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez released the following statement from President Jim Rafter after Gov. Tony Evers announced a capital planning process through the Department of Corrections that acknowledges the growing challenges at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI): “We commend the Governor for taking initial steps to recognize the
MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly passed a $2 billion Middle Class Tax Cut, increased the Childcare Tax Credit by nearly $150 million, and expanded childcare capacity in “childcare deserts” across Wisconsin. Rep. Plumer voted in favor of this legislation: “We continued efforts today in the Assembly to address rising
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state sponsors of terrorism,
MADISON – A bill that would update requirements and financial incentives for farmers to participate in the Farmland Preservation Program passed through both houses of the state legislature this afternoon. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates the bill authors and members of the legislature for passing this important update to a program
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement following House passage of a continuing resolution that funds the federal government while setting new deadlines in January and February to pass funding bills: “After weeks of gridlock caused by Republicans in Congress and their insistence of
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular and special session to take up healthcare-related bills, the Brewers stadium funding, and the Governor’s special session to address workforce challenges. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “I am proud that today both sides of the aisle
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities thanks Senator Wimberger and Senator Cowles for working diligently over the past several months on a PFAS proposal that provides for a municipal grant program to assist local governments with the costs of remediating and testing for PFAS. The authors have worked with multiple stakeholders
Madison – Today, four of State Senator Dan Knodl’s (R – Germantown) bills passed in the Wisconsin State Senate. All four pieces of legislation address election-related discrepancies and pitfalls. Assembly Bill 335 requires the closure of the campaign finance account of a candidate adjudicated guilty of campaign finance or election
Madison- The State Senate today passed legislation to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin through 2050, modernize Wisconsin’s alcohol beverage regulations, release $125 million to address PFAS contamination, and several bills aimed at improving mental health services in Wisconsin. “After months of negotiation, several crucial pieces of legislation passed the State
MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for several bills aimed at expanding access to mental health services in the state of Wisconsin. Senate Bill 196 (SB 196) – otherwise known as the Counseling Compact – will increase the amount of professional counselors serving Wisconsin patients by enabling counselors