WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous
What do these states have in common? Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin. For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin. The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Two ramps at West Verona Avenue in Verona will be closed November 3 through November 10 for ramp work in the area. US 18/151 off-ramp to West Verona Avenue West Verona Avenue on-ramp to US 18/151 Motorists are advised to
MADISON, Wis.— Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate released a memo detailing the campaign’s strength, battle tested strategy, and the state of the GOP field as Tammy and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin kick off their statewide One Year to Win
GRAFTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Grafton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Ozaukee County
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron
“Once again, House Republicans are advancing an unserious proposal in response to the President’s request to supply our allies with the emergency defense funding and provide crucial humanitarian assistance to civilians, including to those in Gaza. Sadly, House Republicans rejected
MADISON, Wis. – New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans have started pushing forward a dangerous agenda that will hurt Wisconsinites by raising costs while making it easier for wealthy tax cheats to avoid paying their fair share.
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard’s (D-Madison) bipartisan Child Victims’ Act received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Currently, civil charges regarding the sexual assault of a child must be
Viroqua, WI – Today, at Fifth Season Cooperative in Viroqua, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced a package of bills to invest in Wisconsin agriculture and fight food insecurity. These bills provide funding to connect food
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Trempealeau County. The deer was harvested in the town of Hale. This detection will cause the following: Trempealeau and Jackson
“Addressing the lack of treatment options for Wisconsinites experiencing a mental health crisis has been one of our agency’s top priorities. Far too many people who are in crisis are brought to an emergency room with a long wait time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Kennedy (R-LA) called on House and Senate Armed Services leadership to retain Buy America provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as the House and Senate come together to finalize
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Polk County. The deer was harvested in the town of Apple River and is within
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in United States v. Rahimi, the Wisconsin congresswoman introduced a resolution calling attention to the ‘relationship between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women.’ When Rep. Gwen Moore was in her
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy students graduating into the profession. The move also enables the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the AMEF project, constructing two grain storage silos, purchasing additional grain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include $2 million for equipment to filter PFAS from drinking water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, f… Please log in to access
What do these states have in common? Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin. For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held out in denying their own citizens access to their own
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin. The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Two ramps at West Verona Avenue in Verona will be closed November 3 through November 10 for ramp work in the area. US 18/151 off-ramp to West Verona Avenue West Verona Avenue on-ramp to US 18/151 Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. For more information regarding traffic impacts in
MADISON, Wis.— Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate released a memo detailing the campaign’s strength, battle tested strategy, and the state of the GOP field as Tammy and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin kick off their statewide One Year to Win tour. Read HERE for Tammy Baldwin for Senate’s One Year
GRAFTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Grafton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over and arrest an
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement after voting for a $14.3 emergency aid package for Israel. The package included critical support for Israel’s Iron Dome system and funds to help replenish U.S. defense stockpiles.
“Once again, House Republicans are advancing an unserious proposal in response to the President’s request to supply our allies with the emergency defense funding and provide crucial humanitarian assistance to civilians, including to those in Gaza. Sadly, House Republicans rejected the opportunity to work with Democrats. Different Speaker, but the same
MADISON, Wis. – New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans have started pushing forward a dangerous agenda that will hurt Wisconsinites by raising costs while making it easier for wealthy tax cheats to avoid paying their fair share. Here’s a look at where things stand ahead of key
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard’s (D-Madison) bipartisan Child Victims’ Act received a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Currently, civil charges regarding the sexual assault of a child must be brought forward before the alleged victim turns 35 years old.
Viroqua, WI – Today, at Fifth Season Cooperative in Viroqua, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced a package of bills to invest in Wisconsin agriculture and fight food insecurity. These bills provide funding to connect food assistance organizations and schools with farmers, market Wisconsin products through
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Trempealeau County. The deer was harvested in the town of Hale. This detection will cause the following: Trempealeau and Jackson counties will renew the baiting and feeding bans already in
“Addressing the lack of treatment options for Wisconsinites experiencing a mental health crisis has been one of our agency’s top priorities. Far too many people who are in crisis are brought to an emergency room with a long wait time and transferred to a mental health facility while in law enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Kennedy (R-LA) called on House and Senate Armed Services leadership to retain Buy America provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as the House and Senate come together to finalize the legislation. Each chamber has passed a version of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Polk County. The deer was harvested in the town of Apple River and is within 10 miles of the Barron County border. This detection will
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in United States v. Rahimi, the Wisconsin congresswoman introduced a resolution calling attention to the ‘relationship between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women.’ When Rep. Gwen Moore was in her early 20s, her boyfriend put a gun to her head
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has reached an agreement with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that will lead to faster licensing of Wisconsin pharmacy students graduating into the profession. The move also enables the department to eliminate some current pharmacy licensing steps, bringing more