WisDems: Trump doubles down on pledge to “REPLACE” Obamacare

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act in a new post promising to “REPLACE” the landmark health care reforms that have enabled 40 million Americans—and more than 200,000 Wisconsinites—to access affordable coverage.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance

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WisDems: Trump doubles down on pledge to “REPLACE” Obamacare

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act in a new post promising to “REPLACE” the landmark health care reforms that have enabled 40 million Americans—and more than 200,000 Wisconsinites—to access affordable coverage. Despite promising “MUCH BETTER HEALTHCARE” Donald Trump has offered no health

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Offers free tree seedlings to Wisconsin fourth graders ahead of Arbor Day 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth-grade student in Wisconsin as part of the department’s annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and those who homeschool can now place seedling orders and coordinate delivery by completing the 2024

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi, colleagues request investigation of all PRC LiDAR technology companies

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), sent a letter to Secretaries Gina Raimondo, Lloyd Austin, and Janet Yellen requesting an investigation of all People’s Republic

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher on reports of Shein’s IPO filing amid ongoing investigation

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the below statement following reports that Shein has filed a U.S. IPO while being under an active congressional investigation. “Shein’s public claims that they take ‘visibility across our entire supply chain seriously’

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Governor Evers: Announce applications for second round of three mental health grants

MADISON — Today, Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of three Veteran Mental Health Grants: The Emergency Crisis Mental Health Treatment Program Grant is open to mental health providers administering emergency/crisis mental health treatment … Please log

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: TRUMP: “terminate” Affordable Care Act

WISCONSIN — Over the weekend, Donald Trump renewed calls to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling his administration failure to repeal the ACA “a low point for the Republican party.” Repealing the ACA means ripping away protections for the over 135 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, hiking premium costs

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WisDems: The Eric Hovde and Donald Trump agenda: Take away critical health care protections from Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Donald Trump revived his and MAGA Republicans’ decades-long push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which helped more than 40 million Americans get health insurance. Trump promised that if he wins, he’d renew his effort to “terminate” the law that protects as many as 129 million Americans living with pre-existing conditions. Eric Hovde

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates “Shop Small Wisconsin,” encourages Wisconsinites to shop local this holiday season

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays. For the third consecutive year, Gov. Evers proclaimed “Shop Small Wisconsin” across the state. This year, Shop Small Wisconsin will take place Nov. 25, 2023, through Dec.

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Dept. of Workforce Development: October local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2023. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Black Earth, Dickeyville, Highland and West Baraboo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Black Earth, Dickeyville, Highland and West Baraboo are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their respective public drinking water systems. These projects are all located in the south-central region

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for alleged water pollution violations

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and owner Paul J. Bugar. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit for the company’s non-metallic mining operations in Clark County, Wisconsin.

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Gov. Evers, First Lady: Deliver Radio Address celebrating Thanksgiving

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address, wishing Wisconsinites a happy Thanksgiving. The message was also shared as a video message that can be found here.  Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers.  Governor: We wanted to take

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