Bird on a Wire Action Network, Franklin Leaders of Change, Motherhood for Good: 1st Congressional District town hall scheduled April 24; Representative Bryan Steil Invited

Hales Corners — Local grassroots organizations have invited Representative Bryan Steil to attend an in-person Town Hall Meeting on April 24, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road in Franklin. Constituents from the 1st Congressional District are encouraged to attend and share their stories.

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Sen. James: Postpartum Medicaid extension bill passes the Senate with bipartisan support

Madison, WI – Senator Jesse James’ (R–Thorp) bill to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care has successfully passed the Wisconsin State Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Bringing a child into the world is life-changing — physically, emotionally, and mentally. And for many women, it’s not just sleepless nights and diaper changes. It’s also battling

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Trump administration reverse abrupt cancellation of funding for rural school districts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to terminate funding promised to Wisconsin school districts for their projects to keep communities safe. Specifically, Baldwin called for already-allocated resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

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Dept. of Transportation: ICYMI: WisDOT, WCHA join industry partners urging drivers to ‘respect the zone’

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman yesterday joined the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) and industry partners to urge people to drive safely in work zones throughout Wisconsin this construction season. Each year, more than 2,100 crashes happen in Wisconsin work zones, putting workers and

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Gathering Waters: $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation grant helps support Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program advocacy

MADISON, WI-—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts announces that a $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is supporting a statewide advocacy campaign for the long-term reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, Wisconsin’s flagship environmental conservation program. The grant is supporting a comprehensive, strategic advocacy campaign to renew funding

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Public notice: Submit comments by April 28 for Stinger®/Stinger® HL use on strawberries

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through April 28, 2025 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in strawberry fields. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Stinger® and Stinger® HL herbicide, which are manufactured by Corteva AgriSciences, LLC and

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Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Health threats from climate change are on the rise, a new collaborative effort launches on Earth Day to call for local solutions to safeguard Wisconsinites

Madison, WI— From hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the state to sweltering heat waves and record-setting floods, our changing climate is taking a toll on the health of Wisconsinites. In response, a statewide coalition of health and climate professionals has come together to launch Climate & Health Action Together (CHAT) to elevate stories

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Rep. Vining: Postpartum Medicaid extension passes state Senate

MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23:  “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum Medicaid extension, shifting coverage from 60 days to the critical

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on the passing of Pope Francis

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas,” said Grothman. “It is heartwarming to see such grieving over an important Christian leader. Our prayers are with the Cardinals

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Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association: Democratic lt. governors urge President Trump to safeguard science across the federal government

WASHINGTON – This week, Democratic Lt. Governors are pushing back against the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the federal government’s scientific institutions. In a new letter, spearheaded by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Democratic Lt. Governors are urging the administration to support and safeguard federal science agencies, ensure they are guided by

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Rep. Spaude: 2025 NFL Draft begins in Green Bay

GREEN BAY, Wis – Green Bay state legislators are excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft this week. The event will take place in and around Lambeau Field, the Titletown District, and downtown Green Bay from April 24th to the 26th, bringing an estimated quarter million visitors to the Green

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