Americans for Prosperity-WI: Praises Sen. Ron Johnson for introducing bill to pay essential workers during government shutdown, slams Sen. Tammy Baldwin for voting against it

MADISON, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) praised Senator Ron Johnson for his leadership in introducing legislation to ensure that essential federal workers, including members of the U.S. Military, Border Patrol, and Transportation Security Administration continue to receive their paychecks

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Rep. Udell: Statement on food assistance shutdown

MADISON, Wis – On October 21st, Governor Tony Evers announced that, due to federal funding gaps, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program will run out of funding by November. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “FoodShare is 100% federally funded, and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive” launches Friday to support Wisconsin families in partnership with local businesses

As families struggle with rising costs from tariffs and Republican-backed cuts to energy assistance, healthcare and SNAP, organizers are collecting coats at three locations across the state, press events planned Friday Tomorrow, Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly Wisconsin, Climate Power Wisconsin,

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces settlement with online clothing retailer regarding alleged deceptive advertising and billing practices

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $4.8 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online clothing retailer that offers shoes, clothing, and accessories across several different brands, including JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. The settlement resolves allegations that the company deceptively marketed its VIP Membership Program

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Rep. Emerson: Democrats introduce “Veterans Promise Package” to deliver real support for Wisconsin veterans

MADISON–Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) joined Democratic colleagues today to announce the Veterans Promise package. The package includes investments in veterans’ mental health, funding for the UW Missing-in-Action Recovery Project, and legislation to make Veterans Day a state holiday. Rep Emerson issued the following statement: “Wisconsin’s veterans deserve more than words of gratitude; they deserve

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Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce the “Veterans Promise” Package

Legislation Strengthens the Services, Support, and Recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans Today, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators unveiled three bills in the “Veterans Promise” Package, which will strengthen the services, support and recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans. The group of legislators spearheading development of the Veterans Promise legislation including Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein

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Rep. Nedweski: Unexcused absence: Underly skips hearing on grooming allegations in Wisconsin schools

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after Thursday’s informational hearing on sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools. Nedweski, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency, said the hearing exposed the Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) continued failure to protect students and

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UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: Visiting La Follette speaker Sendhil Mullainathan: “We’re building the wrong AI”

MADISON, Wis. – The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting renowned scholar Professor Sendhil Mullainathan on Thursday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. for a sold-out public presentation on the profound changes AI will bring to the economy and public policy. In his talk, “We’re Building the Wrong AI,” Mullainathan will provide an accessible

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Opposes Trump’s pick for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against President Trump’s pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Rebecca Taibleson: “Wisconsinites expect judges who have relevant experience, respect everyone’s rights and freedoms, and will deliver justice fairly and impartially. I

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Schoemann campaign: Calls for Underly resignation over DPI coverup

Below is a statement from Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann calling for State Superintendent Jill Underly’s resignation as a consequence of the ongoing Department of Public Instruction teacher misconduct coverup scandal: “Today, as lawmakers from both parties in Madison held an official public inquiry into the Department of Public Instruction’s

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Americans for Prosperity-WI: Praises Sen. Ron Johnson for introducing bill to pay essential workers during government shutdown, slams Sen. Tammy Baldwin for voting against it

MADISON, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) praised Senator Ron Johnson for his leadership in introducing legislation to ensure that essential federal workers, including members of the U.S. Military, Border Patrol, and Transportation Security Administration continue to receive their paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown. The measure would have guaranteed

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WisGOP: Wisconsin Republicans demand accountability: No show Jill Underly’s DPI cover-up of over 200 teacher sexual misconduct cases puts children at risk

MADISON, Wis. — Under the watch of Democrat State Superintendent Jill Underly, over 200 cases of teacher sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools have been shamefully covered up by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), putting our children at risk. No Show Jill Underly has allowed predators to surrender licenses and evade

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UW-Green Bay, Fox Valley Technical College: New transfer agreements between FVTC and UW-Green Bay open doors for Criminal Justice and Business students

APPLETON, Wis. —In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and UW–Green Bay are proud to announce two new transfer pathways that make earning a bachelor’s degree more accessible, affordable and streamlined for students pursuing careers in Criminal Justice and Business. The institutions formalized their partnership with

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Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bills to support & honor Wisconsin’s veterans, including bill to improve veterans’ mental health

Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and her Democratic colleagues introduced the “Veterans Promise” bill package. The following three bills were proposed in recognition of the service and sacrifices of veterans and their loved ones: LRB-4617: Establishing Veterans Day as a state holiday, LRB-4716: Establishing a Veterans Mental Health Grant Program,

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Rep. Udell: Statement on food assistance shutdown

MADISON, Wis – On October 21st, Governor Tony Evers announced that, due to federal funding gaps, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program will run out of funding by November. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “FoodShare is 100% federally funded, and it’s our best resource to combat poverty. Due to federal

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Dept. of Health Services: Reminds Wisconsinites to take action against mosquito bites

Continued protection recommended after a horse in Wisconsin tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported a horse in Marathon County tested positive for Eastern equine

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive” launches Friday to support Wisconsin families in partnership with local businesses

As families struggle with rising costs from tariffs and Republican-backed cuts to energy assistance, healthcare and SNAP, organizers are collecting coats at three locations across the state, press events planned Friday Tomorrow, Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly Wisconsin, Climate Power Wisconsin, and local businesses across the state are launching the “Don’t

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WisDems: ICYMI: Former CMS director, physician warn of ‘catastrophic impacts’ if ACA funding Is withheld

“People across our country deserve a health care system that is both affordable and accessible, rather than a health care system that forces them to choose between coverage or affording groceries.” – Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

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