U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds Senate introduction of COLAs Don’t Count Act, legislation to strengthen SNAP benefits for social security recipients  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauded U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) leading efforts to introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act in the Senate. This legislationwould exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) from impacting the benefits of the families and individuals who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition

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WisDems: ICYMI Chair Ben Wikler, Fair Maps in the News

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Wisconsin made national headlines after Governor Evers signed new, fair district maps into law, ending over a decade of extreme partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin’s State Legislature. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined reporters from across the state

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Rep. Hurd: Votes on refugee resettlement bill

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek), authored Assembly Bill 1004, which just passed both the Assembly and the Senate. Rep. Karen Hurd, emphasizes that this legislation “ensures that elected officials, the people’s representatives at the local level, are

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Rep. Hurd: Highlights session successes

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) highlights the Assembly’s accomplishments that focused on creating a better future for Wisconsin. Under the leadership of Speaker Vos, the Assembly Republicans have passed about 450 bills during the session with over

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TUE PM Update: Knodl considering run for Brandtjen’s Assembly seat

From WisPolitics … — Republican Dan Knodl, who decided against seeking reelection to his Senate district under the new maps, told WisPolitics today he’s considering a run for the Assembly seat of Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who’s facing a criminal investigation for a campaign finance scheme. Knodl was drawn into Brandtjen’s

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Applauds Senate introduction of COLAs Don’t Count Act, legislation to strengthen SNAP benefits for social security recipients  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauded U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) leading efforts to introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act in the Senate. This legislationwould exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) from impacting the benefits of the families and individuals who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance and… Please log in

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UW-Madison: Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw

MADISON — Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of the Midwestern United States and Canada. According to a

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WisDems: ICYMI Chair Ben Wikler, Fair Maps in the News

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Wisconsin made national headlines after Governor Evers signed new, fair district maps into law, ending over a decade of extreme partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin’s State Legislature. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler joined reporters from across the state and country to highlight the years of organizing that culminated

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UW-Milwaukee: Honors alum Gale Klappa with Life Achievement Award

MILWAUKEE-Gale Klappa, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumnus and executive chairman of WEC Energy Group, the parent company of We Energies, was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the UWM Alumni Association at its annual awards evening on Feb. 23 at the Pfister Hotel. At the end of the

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Rep. Stubbs: Supports the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank

MADISON, WI – Upon introducing an Assembly Resolution that would support federal legislation to create a new National Infrastructure Bank, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Wisconsin’s infrastructure is in danger of falling apart. In the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, we received

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Tavern League of Wisconsin: Names Jefferson as Executive Director

The Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW) has announced that Mark Jefferson will serve as the organization’s executive director beginning in March. “The Tavern League of Wisconsin is pleased that Mark Jefferson will be helping lead our team during the pivotal times ahead,” said League President Keith Kern. “He has the

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Rep. Hurd: Votes on refugee resettlement bill

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek), authored Assembly Bill 1004, which just passed both the Assembly and the Senate. Rep. Karen Hurd, emphasizes that this legislation “ensures that elected officials, the people’s representatives at the local level, are part of the consultation process when refugees are being placed.”

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Anderson campaign: To continue State Senate campaign under new maps

(FITCHBURG) – Following Governor Evers’ decision to sign new legislative maps into law, Representative Jimmy Anderson released the following statement on his candidacy for the 16th State Senate District: “I am excited to continue my campaign for State Senate under Wisconsin’s new legislative maps. The shape of the 16th State Senate

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Rep. Hurd: Highlights session successes

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) highlights the Assembly’s accomplishments that focused on creating a better future for Wisconsin. Under the leadership of Speaker Vos, the Assembly Republicans have passed about 450 bills during the session with over 200 bills in February alone to enact legislation cutting taxes,

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