THU PM Update: Evers appoints Hawkins to PSC

From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Marcus Hawkins, the executive director of the Organization of MISO States, to the Public Service Commission. Hawkins, whose previous work includes a stint as a senior engineer at the PSC, replaces

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WFU: Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention

SCOTTSDALE – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Scottsdale this week for the National Farmers Union 122nd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 10-12 to set the family farm organization’s 2024 policy.     “Amidst the challenges and opportunities facing our agricu… Please

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Sen. Ballweg: Kinship care bill signed

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) kinship care bill was signed into law on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 2023 Wisconsin Act 119 was signed by Governor Evers and expands the state’s kinship care program to include ‘like-kin’. This bill was supported by children

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on 15 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 15 bills, including Senate Bill 99, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 106, which would provide additional eligibility for funding under the Clean Water Fund Program by expanding options for municipalities to fund water quality improvement projects. “Since Day One, my administration

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urges Legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address, once again urging Republicans in the Legislature to release already-approved investments to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after recently announced hospital closures. The critical resources

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As Donald Trump doubles down on his promise to slash Social Security and Medicare local leaders and seniors in battleground states across the country are calling to stop his cuts by reelecting President Biden, who has vowed to protect these

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THU PM Update: Evers appoints Hawkins to PSC

From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Marcus Hawkins, the executive director of the Organization of MISO States, to the Public Service Commission. Hawkins, whose previous work includes a stint as a senior engineer at the PSC, replaces Tyler Huebner, whose nomination the GOP-controlled state Senate rejected earlier

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WFU: Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention

SCOTTSDALE – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Scottsdale this week for the National Farmers Union 122nd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 10-12 to set the family farm organization’s 2024 policy.     “Amidst the challenges and opportunities facing our agricu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Protect Our Care: Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin and NAACP to highlight new report on how the Inflation Reduction Act lowers costs for Black Americans

MILWAUKEE, WI — Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and Dr. Chris Pernell, NAACP Director for Health Equity joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new report from Protect Our Care and the NAACP, detailing how the Inflation Reduction Act benefits Black Americans nationwide. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats

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Biden campaign: ICYMI President Joe Biden fires up battleground Wisconsin

Yesterday, Wisconsin welcomed President Joe Biden to Milwaukee to celebrate historic infrastructure investments that will transform Sixth Street, a north-south artery through the heart of the city, and reconnect communities that have historically been left behind. Later, in downtown Milwaukee, President Biden joined Democratic leaders and volunteers to mark the

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Sen. Ballweg: Kinship care bill signed

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) kinship care bill was signed into law on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 2023 Wisconsin Act 119 was signed by Governor Evers and expands the state’s kinship care program to include ‘like-kin’. This bill was supported by children and family organizations in Wisconsin as well as the tribal

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on 15 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 15 bills, including Senate Bill 99, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 106, which would provide additional eligibility for funding under the Clean Water Fund Program by expanding options for municipalities to fund water quality improvement projects. “Since Day One, my administration has been working to ensure that ever… Please log in

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urges Legislative Republicans to release $140 million to fight PFAS statewide, stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address, once again urging Republicans in the Legislature to release already-approved investments to fight PFAS statewide and stabilize healthcare access in Western Wisconsin after recently announced hospital closures. The critical resources in the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance, which has declined

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As Donald Trump doubles down on his promise to slash Social Security and Medicare local leaders and seniors in battleground states across the country are calling to stop his cuts by reelecting President Biden, who has vowed to protect these essential programs. More than 60 million seniors in the United

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: to Chris Cuomo: “The federal government doesn’t solve too many problems. It exacerbates many, causes many.”

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined NewsNation’s Cuomo with Chris Cuomo to emphasize the need for Members of Congress to take the Hippocratic Oath and “first, do no harm,” given that the federal government is more likely to cause or exacerbate problems than to solve them. The senator slammed the Biden

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Dept. of Natural Resources: “Wisconsin Natural Resources” magazine welcomes spring

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest edition has what you need to enjoy spring in Wisconsin, from state road trips to rain garden planting tips and more. Informative stories include details on how to help migrating

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