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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted against the partisan government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower premiums for millions of Americans. Republicans drafted this bill without any input from Democrats.
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden once again stood by disastrous cuts to Medicaid by voting for a Republican-backed funding package that fails to reverse these cuts. Ahead of a September 30 deadline to fund the
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides that occurred Aug.
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) began circulating a common-sense corrective bill which would close the existing loophole in our state’s
MADISON, WI… The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue Thursday advanced bipartisan measures authored by State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), including a state version of “No Tax on Tips.” “These common-sense initiatives are intended to spark economic growth
The News: On behalf of three high school students and a coalition of Wisconsin parents, WILL filed an amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J, a case currently before the Supreme Court of the United States. WILL argues that laws limiting
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD
MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have
Menomonie, Wis. – Cayanna Erickson says interning with the 2025 Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group will give her a step up when she enters the job market. The University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduate recently declared a B.S. environmental science major, and
Madison, Wis., – Professor Gregory Nemet, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ pioneering scholar in energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy, released the second edition of his influential book on solar energy this summer. How Solar Energy Became Cheap examines the rapidly
Contact: Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (sylviasindependence@yahoo.com) Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and in celebration of “Coastal Awareness Month,” today announced $1.3 million in grants for 35 Wisconsin coastal communities to protect and improve the state’s Great Lakes resources
EAU CLAIRE, WI – In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Van Orden is trying to silence political enemies of himself and President Trump. Van Orden has taken to his various social media accounts to bully organizations into firing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 18th, Governor Tony Evers, local elected officials, and leaders from Microsoft announced the investment of an additional $4 billion to expand the company’s Mount Pleasant campus in the 66th Assembly District. Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin
Hong leads the field by raising over $115k in less than 2 days, 89% of online donations under $100 Hong launch video outperforms combined field by over 332% on Facebook, 111% on Instagram, 223% on Twitter, 373% on TikTok Contact:
MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin has
UW-Green Bay Receives $330,000 Grant from SC Johnson to Study Microplastics in Lake Michigan Green Bay, WI – Microplastics have been found everywhere – from the top of Mount Everest to the trenches of the sea. It’s no wonder the
Madison, WI — Representative Dan Knodl (R–Germantown), joined by legislative colleagues, today sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers calling for a $20 million Business Disaster Relief Grant Program to help businesses devastated by the August 9, 2025, flooding. “Small and mid-sized
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted against the partisan government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that lower premiums for millions of Americans. Republicans drafted this bill without any input from Democrats. “Republicans refused to correct ripping away healthcare from 15 million
MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden once again stood by disastrous cuts to Medicaid by voting for a Republican-backed funding package that fails to reverse these cuts. Ahead of a September 30 deadline to fund the federal government, Republicans have refused to consider proposals that would
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for eligible workers in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides that occurred Aug. 9, 2025 through Aug. 12, 2025. Gov. Tony Evers declared
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System’s oldest park. The 125th anniversary
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) began circulating a common-sense corrective bill which would close the existing loophole in our state’s definition of hemp which allows dangerous, psychoactive THC… Please log
MADISON, WI… The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue Thursday advanced bipartisan measures authored by State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), including a state version of “No Tax on Tips.” “These common-sense initiatives are intended to spark economic growth and to provide needed tax relief to working class individuals
The News: On behalf of three high school students and a coalition of Wisconsin parents, WILL filed an amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J, a case currently before the Supreme Court of the United States. WILL argues that laws limiting girls’ sports to biological girls do not violate Title IX.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer, and testing is available statewide.
MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have been some misconceptions about the application process and eligibility for
Menomonie, Wis. – Cayanna Erickson says interning with the 2025 Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group will give her a step up when she enters the job market. The University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduate recently declared a B.S. environmental science major, and the summer internship gave her experience with hands-on field work.
Madison, Wis., – Professor Gregory Nemet, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ pioneering scholar in energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy, released the second edition of his influential book on solar energy this summer. How Solar Energy Became Cheap examines the rapidly accelerating role of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the global energy
Contact: Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (sylviasindependence@yahoo.com) Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative for the past three terms, and I look forward to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and in celebration of “Coastal Awareness Month,” today announced $1.3 million in grants for 35 Wisconsin coastal communities to protect and improve the state’s Great Lakes resources and build resilience in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. The 35 grants
EAU CLAIRE, WI – In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Van Orden is trying to silence political enemies of himself and President Trump. Van Orden has taken to his various social media accounts to bully organizations into firing individuals who have taken a critical view of some of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 18th, Governor Tony Evers, local elected officials, and leaders from Microsoft announced the investment of an additional $4 billion to expand the company’s Mount Pleasant campus in the 66th Assembly District. Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin is now expected to exceed $7 billion. Following the announcement,
Hong leads the field by raising over $115k in less than 2 days, 89% of online donations under $100 Hong launch video outperforms combined field by over 332% on Facebook, 111% on Instagram, 223% on Twitter, 373% on TikTok Contact: press@francescahong.com Madison, WI – State Rep. Francesca Hong launched her
MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin has a constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and it
UW-Green Bay Receives $330,000 Grant from SC Johnson to Study Microplastics in Lake Michigan Green Bay, WI – Microplastics have been found everywhere – from the top of Mount Everest to the trenches of the sea. It’s no wonder the tiny fragments of plastic have also been found in the
Madison, WI — Representative Dan Knodl (R–Germantown), joined by legislative colleagues, today sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers calling for a $20 million Business Disaster Relief Grant Program to help businesses devastated by the August 9, 2025, flooding. “Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our local economies,” said Rep.