Local leaders say mental health care, housing among top priorites

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against nearly $1 trillion NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $886 billion FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in favor of since being elected

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Sen. LeMahieu: Response to Board of Regents vote

Madison– Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding  yesterday’s board of regents vote. The regents vote yesterday approved the proposal they  rejected on Saturday.  “Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been co-opted by radical liberals to enforce 

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Sen. Jacque: Bill relieving local taxpayers from burden of unequal landfill regulation clears committee unanimously

MADISON, WI…  Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation that unanimously cleared an Assembly committee today. Sen. André Jacque, co-author of the measure along with Rep. Jeff Mursau, said the provisions address an inequity

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Local leaders say mental health care, housing among top priorites

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Dept. of Health Services: Continues to make COVID-19 treatment easily available as cases climb

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) most recent weekly Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report shows that COVID-19 activity is continuing to increase, sending more people to emergency rooms, especially among people aged 65 and older. The state’s Wastewater Monitoring Program, which tests samples of wastewater across the state has shown significant increases

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes against nearly $1 trillion NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $886 billion FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in favor of since being elected to Congress: “Time and time again, Congress seems to be

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City of Montreal Safe DrinkingWater Loan Program Project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Montreal is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the treatment of manganese and building upgrades for well #5 and lead service

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Sen. LeMahieu: Response to Board of Regents vote

Madison– Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding  yesterday’s board of regents vote. The regents vote yesterday approved the proposal they  rejected on Saturday.  “Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been co-opted by radical liberals to enforce  their agenda on universities and student bodies all over the

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Cooke campaign: Tomorrow’s Jobs PAC endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Tomorrow’s Jobs, a new national organization supporting Democrats with small business and entrepreneurial backgrounds, endorsed Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District this week. The organization noted Cooke’s background as a small business owner and nonprofit leader makes her an excellent example of someone who can excel as

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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces new investments to help expand access, affordability, and adoption of high-speed internet

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) approved the state’s plans to utilize $140 million of federal funds from the Capital

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Welcome winter with latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Take an in-depth look into Wisconsin’s exciting and historic sturgeon spearing tradition with the help of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. / Cover Photo Credit: David Nevala MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to strengthen national security, support service members, and stand up to China

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed the Senate 87-13. The annual defense bill includes a pay increase for service members, key investments for Wisconsin military installations, protections against our adversaries, and updates to strengthen

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