U.S. Rep. Grothman: Grothman introduces PERM Backlog Reduction Act to address green card processing delays

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor’s Program Electronic Review Management(PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is

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Rep. Udell: Receives WEDA Economic Development Award

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) presented Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) with their Champion of Economic Development Award. WEDA is an advocacy organization that partners with the public and private sectors to promote economic development

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Travel Wisconsin announce Wisconsin State Capitol and Square as newest “Wonder of Wisconsin” 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside Travel Wisconsin, today announced the Wisconsin State Capitol and the surrounding square are joining the “Wonders of Wisconsin.” Launched in 2023, the Wonders of Wisconsin are Travel Wisconsin’s list of unforgettable destinations—shaped by both natural forces and human hands—that every resident

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Dept. of Health Services: Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson’s statement on federal executive order regarding routine childhood vaccination schedule

“Consistent with our approach to prior federal actions affecting vaccine recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) relies on systematic and transparent reviews of scientific evidence to inform any updates to immunization guidance we give to parents, health care providers, and public health agencies statewide. The executive order issued

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Grothman introduces PERM Backlog Reduction Act to address green card processing delays

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor’s Program Electronic Review Management(PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is one of the two required filings in the Department of

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Rep. Udell: Receives WEDA Economic Development Award

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) presented Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) with their Champion of Economic Development Award. WEDA is an advocacy organization that partners with the public and private sectors to promote economic development throughout the state, including workforce housing and neighborhood investment, local

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Talking Trade with Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Doug Rebout of the Wisconsin Soybean Association discusses the impact of tariffs and the Iran war on U.S. soybean farmers.  Rebout, who’s also chair of DATCP and partner of Roger Rebout & Sons Farms in Janesville, notes corn and soybean farmers in the

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Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Wisconsin midterm election centers on affordability, clean energy on the ballot

MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released the following statement in response to the results of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary elections:  With Wisconsin’s primaries now decided, our state enters a general election that will help shape one of the most consequential issues facing families and businesses: energy affordability.  

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Travel Wisconsin announce Wisconsin State Capitol and Square as newest “Wonder of Wisconsin” 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside Travel Wisconsin, today announced the Wisconsin State Capitol and the surrounding square are joining the “Wonders of Wisconsin.” Launched in 2023, the Wonders of Wisconsin are Travel Wisconsin’s list of unforgettable destinations—shaped by both natural forces and human hands—that every resident and visitor should experience around the state. With today’s announcement, the State

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Weekly GOP radio address: 2026 Legislative Study Committees

Cryptocurrency. Veterans Benefits. A.I. in Healthcare. Cemeteries. Floodplain Restoration. DA funding. What do they have in common? While we’d all like to take the summer off and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer, the Legislature continues to work hard year-round. All those topics? They’re all subjects of legislative study committees:

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