Tech hub funding bill getting bipartisan support, Stroebel says

Sen. Duey Stroebel says he’s seeing bipartisan support for a bill that would provide $7.5 million in state matching funds for the Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub effort.  The Saukville Republican and Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to lawmakers on the proposal. It would authorize the

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Cooke Campaign: Communications Workers of America District 4 endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress in WI-03

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Communications of Workers of America District 4 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The labor organization includes over 200 local unions that represent workers in telecommunications, information technology, publishing, print and electronic media, manufacturing, higher education, local government, an… Please log

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on Assembly GOP’s medical marijuana proposal

Madison, WI – On Monday morning, Assembly Republicans introduced a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Throughout the past four legislative sessions, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) has worked on crafting legislation to establish a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin. This is her reaction to the Assembly’s announcement: “I commend

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi call for urgent action to reduce U.S. dependence on PRC Foundational chips

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party wrote to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai with concern that the People’s Republic of China

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Sen. Agard: Responds to the introduction of medical marijuana legislation

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “This is a serious matter

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ReadyWisconsin: Urges preparedness ahead of January winter storm

MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a winter storm will move

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