Rep. Udell: Statement on government shutdown

MADISON, Wis – This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the October 1st deadline. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This is the third time the government has shut down under Trump while

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on the government shutdown

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the 2025 government shutdown: The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have forced a reckless shutdown of our federal government, causing unnecessary hardship for some 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture will drive up costs for small businesses and families as Republicans shut down government to avoid lowering health care costs 

After shutting down the government to avoid lowering health care costs, Republicans are set to implement new widespread tariffs that will hurt our economy even more MADISON, Wis. – Republicans shut down the federal government because they refused to reverse

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Sen. Roys: Announces SWIFTIE Act

MADISON – Today, State Sen. Kelda Roys announced the introduction of legislation to Stop Wildly Inflated Fees and Ticketing Industry Exploitation, the SWIFTIE Act. This legislation will stop unscrupulous scalpers, ban ticket bots, and ensure fair prices — because live

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald, Wisconsin House Republicans: Urge Governor Evers to submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after leading a letter with Wisconsin’s House Republican delegation to Governor Tony Evers, urging him to submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The deadline for states to

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World Dairy Expo: Wisconsin dairyman wins the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award

MADISON, WIS. – Matt Sloan of Marshall, Wis., was presented the 34th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2025, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie award winner has an impressive dairy résumé, it is most important to note that Sloan exemplifies the standards that

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Rep. Udell: Statement on government shutdown

MADISON, Wis – This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the October 1st deadline. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This is the third time the government has shut down under Trump while he controls both the House and the Senate. Before Trump,

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Rep. DeSanto: Appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Representative Karen DeSanto (D-40) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking.  The Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will identify agency rulemaking authority to be repealed by legislation. The task force will identify agencies that have broad rulemaking

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Sen. Hutton: Three Hutton bills receive Assembly hearings this week

MADISON – Three bills co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) received hearings in the Assembly this week. These are among a robust legislative agenda by Sen. Hutton this session that advances the goal of improving the everyday lives of constituents and advocating for fiscally responsible lawmaking. Assembly Bill 266 was heard

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on the government shutdown

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the 2025 government shutdown: The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have forced a reckless shutdown of our federal government, causing unnecessary hardship for some 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin and accelerating an impending health care crisis for Americans. Federal employees,

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Jodi Jean Amble joins WHEDA as Director of Marketing & Communications

MADISON , Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has appointed Jodi Jean Amble as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. In this role, Amble will lead marketing strategies and communications campaigns to advance affordable housing and economic opportunity across Wisconsin. “We are thrilled to welcome Jodi

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Rep. Hurd: Appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking

MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. “In a sweeping ruling this summer in Evers v. Marklein II, the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court upended much of the Legislature’s oversight of the administrative rulemaking process,” said Rep. Hurd.

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture will drive up costs for small businesses and families as Republicans shut down government to avoid lowering health care costs 

After shutting down the government to avoid lowering health care costs, Republicans are set to implement new widespread tariffs that will hurt our economy even more MADISON, Wis. – Republicans shut down the federal government because they refused to reverse Medicaid cuts or lower health care costs for Wisconsin working

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WisDems: Maria Lazar starts SCOWIS campaign by copying Brad Schimel’s failed playbook — literally

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after launching her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Maria Lazar did her first interview and wasted no time copying the failed playbook of former SCOWIS candidate Brad Schimel. Lazar repeated the exact same analogy Schimel wore out last cycle — comparing judicial objectivity to attending a Brewers game and seeing the “umpire

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Sen. Roys: Announces SWIFTIE Act

MADISON – Today, State Sen. Kelda Roys announced the introduction of legislation to Stop Wildly Inflated Fees and Ticketing Industry Exploitation, the SWIFTIE Act. This legislation will stop unscrupulous scalpers, ban ticket bots, and ensure fair prices — because live events should be for fans, not profiteers.  In an Instagram reel and on

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Law Forward: Responds to Elon Musk’s delay tactics in Wisconsin alleged voter bribery case

Filings argue that defendants’ motions are meritless attempts to delay this important case and avoid accountability MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward, Democracy Defenders Fund, and Hecker Fink LLP today filed responses opposing Elon Musk and affiliated entities’ motions requesting change of venue and judicial recusal in the ongoing lawsuit alleging an illegal voter bribery scheme

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