Rep. Penterman: Champions major tax relief for Wisconsin families

Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in championing a significant tax relief package aimed at benefiting hardworking Wisconsinites. This legislative package, consisting of Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, 1022, and 1023, seeks to provide $2.1 billion in

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WisGOP: Bidenomics Lingers

MADISON, Wis. – Do you remember when Joe Biden traveled to Wisconsin a few weeks ago to brag about his economic achievements?  To say the celebration was premature would be an understatement.   From the same White House that served up promises of “transitory

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WisDems: Drama-filled day for potential WI-SEN GOP candidates

MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t been following along, jabs have been flying between the megamillionaire GOP candidates considering running for Senate. DC Republicans made it clear that California bank owner Eric Hovde is their choice, suggesting to Scott Mayer that he sit it out.

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Rep. Edming: Votes to return YOUR tax dollars

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for a tax relief package that would return a portion of the state’s surplus to the people of Wisconsin. The four proposals

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UW–Madison: Survey finds Wisconsin families with young children are more likely to struggle financially

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 14, 2024  CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu  MADISON, Wis., – Wisconsin families with young children have greater difficulty covering their monthly expenses, less confidence that they could manage an unexpected expense, and greater rates of food insecurity, according to new Wisconsin-based survey data reported by the

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Rep. Penterman: Champions major tax relief for Wisconsin families

Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in championing a significant tax relief package aimed at benefiting hardworking Wisconsinites. This legislative package, consisting of Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, 1022, and 1023, seeks to provide $2.1 billion in tax relief, primarily targeting middle-class families, retirees, and w… Please

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WisGOP: Bidenomics Lingers

MADISON, Wis. – Do you remember when Joe Biden traveled to Wisconsin a few weeks ago to brag about his economic achievements?  To say the celebration was premature would be an understatement.   From the same White House that served up promises of “transitory inflation,” comes the latest in the Biden Administration spiking the

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Forest County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Forest County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8, 2024. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Push President Biden to support ongoing efforts to free hostages, restore mutual ceasefire agreement in Gaza

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of Senators calling on President Biden to continue ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages in tandem with the restoration of a mutual ceasefire agreement in Gaza. “Since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, in

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Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD, regional partners announce mobile lab visits, additional efforts to support health care workforce following HSHS & Prevea closures

EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the West Central Works Workforce Development Board are continuing efforts to assist workers impacted by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions. On Feb.7, DWD and the West Central workforce development board hosted

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Wisconsin Care Coalition: Celebrates introduction of paid leave for all

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           February 14, 2024 CONTACT:  wisconsin@familyfriendlyeconomy.org WISCONSIN CARE COALITION CELEBRATES INTRODUCTION OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LEGISLATION IN STATE LEGISLATURE MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition released the following statement today, applauding the introduction of Paid Leave For All in the State L…

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Rep. Joers: Main Street Bounceback legislation receives public hearing

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Tourism held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 963. This legislation would reestablish the Main Street Bounceback program, a popular economic development grant for capital costs for small businesses, with a permanent $25 million appropriation. Since its creation in 2021, the program has provided

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WisDems: Drama-filled day for potential WI-SEN GOP candidates

MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t been following along, jabs have been flying between the megamillionaire GOP candidates considering running for Senate. DC Republicans made it clear that California bank owner Eric Hovde is their choice, suggesting to Scott Mayer that he sit it out. Unfortunately for Hovde and his backers, Scott Mayer doesn’t seem

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Rep. Edming: Votes to return YOUR tax dollars

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for a tax relief package that would return a portion of the state’s surplus to the people of Wisconsin. The four proposals in this package would reduce the tax burden by expanding the

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Biden-Harris campaign: President Biden slams Trump’s ‘un-American’ and ‘dangerous’ NATO comments

Yesterday, President Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump’s “un-American” and “dangerous” comments on NATO. After Trump encouraged dictator Vladamir Putin to “do whatever the hell” he wants to NATO countries, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its most important alliance, especially during a period of heightened Russian aggression. Just

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