Rep. Wichgers: Renews call for Wolfe impeachment 

Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers circulated an Assembly resolution Tuesday focused on the issue of unregulated ballot drop boxes authorized by Wisconsin Elections  Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and calling for her impeachment.  Rep. Wichgers issued the following statement:  The

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

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Ellsworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of water mains on Grant Street, Piety Street, Woodworth Street and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Milwaukee selected as finalist in new economic development program; Opens door to up to $50 million investment

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Grow Milwaukee Recompete Plan has been selected as a finalist for a new economic development initiative, the Recompete Pilot Program. The Recompete Pilot Program was created under the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act to do targeted economic development in distressed communities and create

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Rep. Wichgers: Renews call for Wolfe impeachment 

Madison – State Representative Chuck Wichgers circulated an Assembly resolution Tuesday focused on the issue of unregulated ballot drop boxes authorized by Wisconsin Elections  Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe and calling for her impeachment.  Rep. Wichgers issued the following statement:  The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in the Teigen case (Teigen v.

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: President Biden building worker first economy

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement welcoming President Biden to Milwaukee on December 20, 2023: “Wisconsin union members are excited to welcome President Biden back to Wisconsin. President Biden is working every day to ensure a workers first economy. His economic agenda is centered on

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Honors 2023 Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year

APPLETON, WI — Today, Rep. Gallagher announced that longtime Wisconsin resident and Army veteran John Gillespie was selected to be the 2023 Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year. During a ceremony at American Legion Post 38, Gallagher recognized Gillespie for his distinguished career in the military and the many contributions he’s

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Dept. of Justice: City of Watertown OID Records – October 18, 2023

Recently, Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall issued her decision regarding the death of Justin Whitten, which occurred on October 18, 2023 in the City of Watertown, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigative files, along with

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Two-faced Tammy’s revolving door to K-Street

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin’s hypocrisy is on full display. This time, it is the glaring contradiction between Baldwin’s public rhetoric concerning K-Street and the cozy relationships of her own staff with lobbyists and Washington insiders. Today, Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Baldwin and

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Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher calls on pentagon to think outside the box to build arsenal of deterrence

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, recommending innovative solutions to counter Xi Jinping’s historic military build up and threats to Taiwan. Xi Jinping has ordered the Chinese military to be ready

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Dept. of Natural Resources: New PFAS and manganese grant program for small public water systems to open in January 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the opening of a new grant program in 2024 that will help Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems address PFAS and manganese contamination. The Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program for these public

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Don’t be a grinch:” Mobile billboard asks Rep. Bryan Steil to oppose repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act this holiday season

KENOSHA, Wis. – As families completed last-minute shopping and celebrated the holiday season over the weekend, a grinch-themed mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin highlighted Congressman Bryan Steil’s opposition to capping prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare, which was part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Opportunity Wisconsin’s mobile billboard highlighted Rep. Steil’s votes

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Dept. of Corrections: Celebrates security staff graduates at Madison College

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) on Wednesday graduated 144 security staff from its Facility Staff Training and Support (FSTS) Program, providing much-needed resources to the department’s adult institutions throughout the state. The ceremony for Group 399 was held at Madison College with friends and family in attendance.

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Warren: Lead group of 38 senators in introducing resolution affirming support for medication abortion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led 38 other Senators in introducing a resolution in support of access to the widely used, safe medication abortion. This action comes as Americans continue to grapple with the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and follows this week’s announcement that the Supreme Court

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

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Twin Valley Lake Boat Launch Renovation Project at Governor Dodge State Park in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of

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WisDems: TODAY: California bank owner Eric Hovde to file permit to demolish beloved Wisconsin bar

MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) is moving forward with his self-serving plan to demolish one of Wisconsin’s oldest family-owned bars, the Silver Dollar Tavern.  The Silver Dollar Tavern is expected to close early next year, around the same time California Hovde is expected to move back to Wisconsin and launch his Senate

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As Congress takes the rest of the year off, government funding deadlines and harmful cuts loom in 2024

MADISON, Wis. – With the House of Representatives officially in recess until January 2024, the beginning of the New Year will require swift action on government funding legislation, which might contain harmful cuts that could hurt Wisconsin families, workers, and seniors.  In recent months, Wisconsinites have watched as Republicans in

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