Wisconsin Farmers Union: Statement on farm bill extension

Today, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress:  “Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the strong bipartisan support for extending the 2018 Farm Bill. It is

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Rep. Behnke: Introduces raw milk legislation

Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation he authored with Senator Duey Stroebel relating to the sale of unpasteurized dairy products: “In Wisconsin, you can regularly buy and consume raw ground hamburger from Brazil, raw oysters from

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WMC: Files amicus brief in school choice lawsuit

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging the court to reject a lawsuit seeking to end the state’s school choice and independent

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin joins U.S. and Canadian securities regulators in issuing an order against GSPartners in alleged global fraud scheme

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced an enforcement action to stop an ongoing international fraud scheme. The action accuses GSB Gold Standard Bank LTD, doing business as GSPartners, of offering and selling fraudulent certificates tied to digital assets and foreign currency exchanges, as well as investments

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes available for purchase Nov. 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 24. Give the gift of the great outdoors by purchasing admission stickers and trail passes for family, friends and co-workers. The DNR recommends

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops to open December 1

MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2023. There is $800,000, or 160,000 acres of

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Statement on farm bill extension

Today, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress:  “Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the strong bipartisan support for extending the 2018 Farm Bill. It is now crucial for Congress to leverage this momentum and enact

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Dept. of Transportation: Secretary Craig Thompson elected president of national transportation association

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson takes the lead this week as president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The national organization elevated Secretary Thompson to president on Thursday. He served as vice president from 2022-2023. As president, Secretary Thompson will work with

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Rep. Clancy: Responds to Gov. Evers’ statement on conditions of confinement

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers announced measures yesterday to start to address the unacceptable conditions of confinement in our State institutions. Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of legislation earlier this month to work to address these concerns. The package included 17 bills to address the current state of conditions and lockdowns in state prisons

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Rep. Hurd: Votes to support mental health initiatives

Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) authored Assembly Bill 259 and Assembly 616 to support the rest of the mental health legislation yesterday. “This is the year of mental health and our goal is to expand care and access to every person in Wisconsin. Talking about mental health

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WisGOP: Biden-Baldwin bankroll Iran and terror affiliates

MADISON, Wis. – How short is the memory of Democrats when it comes to terrorism? The answer is 39 days. Hardly a month has passed since Hamas terrorists began their barbaric attacks against Israel — in the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. American children are still being held hostage by the perpetrators in

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Rep. Steffen: Responds to Governor Evers’ plan for Wisconsin’s prisons 

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following  statement regarding Governor Evers’ proposed solution for Wisconsin’s prison crisis:  “Governor Evers’ decision to relocate dangerous felons to other facilities that are also understaffed, overcapacity, or both, simply puts more communities and more staff in danger.  Addressing the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Ashland County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle in Ashland County, which may result from the Bad River Meander Stabilization Project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants

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Fox Cities Chamber: Governor reappoints Fox Cities Chamber executive to Council on Workforce Investment 

Fox Cities, Wis. (November 15, 2023) –  Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Fox Cities Chamber president/CEO Becky Bartoszek to the Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin’s

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The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi seek info from Apple on cancellation of show amid reports of differences on PRC-related content

WASHINGTON, DC – 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 Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook concerning the decision to not produce a third season of The Problem with Jon Stewart on

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Rep. Behnke: Introduces raw milk legislation

Madison – State Representative Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) issued the following statement regarding legislation he authored with Senator Duey Stroebel relating to the sale of unpasteurized dairy products: “In Wisconsin, you can regularly buy and consume raw ground hamburger from Brazil, raw oysters from Washington, raw tuna from Japan, and raw romaine lettuce from

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Barneveld Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Barneveld is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of Well #3 and a wellhouse in the

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WMC: Files amicus brief in school choice lawsuit

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging the court to reject a lawsuit seeking to end the state’s school choice and independent charter programs. The lawsuit appeals to the Supreme Court directly,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin-Backed Infrastructure Law delivers over $5.6 billion for Wisconsin in first two years

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which has delivered over $5.6 billion in funding for Wisconsin roads, bridges, broadband, water infrastructure, and more.  “Two years ago, Republicans and Democrats came together to make an

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