DATCP: Announces appointments to leadership

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary Aileen Switzer as Deputy Secretary and Joe Meyer as the Administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Aileen

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Fauci’s retirement

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement after the announcement of White House Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci’s retirement: “I, like many Americans, am relieved to see Dr. Anthony Fauci step down from his role in

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WisGOP: Barnes supports Biden’s plan to cancel student debt

While battleground Democrats across the nation are critical of President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, Lieutenant Governor Barnes is in full support. His campaign recently stated that Biden’s plan will “help Wisconsinites” – two-thirds of whom do not have college degrees.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses student loan relief on Peacock

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Mehdi Hasan on Peacock this evening to discuss President Biden’s student loan relief executive order. The order forgives federal student loans up to $10,000 for earners making less than $125,000 annually, and up

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Benedict Center host celebration reception to highlight federal funds for Benedict Center’s Sisters Program

Today, the Benedict Center Sisters Program hosted a Celebration Reception with Congresswoman Gwen Moore to kick off its new Community Funded Project. Rep. Moore helped secure a HUD Community Funded Project grant of $157,000 as part of the US Consolidated Appropriations Act to support the life-saving work of the Sisters Program

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites aren’t taking kindly to Ron Johnson’s threats to cut social security and medicare

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsinites across the state are making clear they won’t tolerate Ron Johnson’s continued threats to cut Social Security and Medicare and will be voting against him in November. See what they’re saying: Carolyn Kaiser, Chippewa: “If Johnson had his way, seniors would lose retirement benefits and be hung

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MATC FAST Fund: Mayor Johnson to announce partnership with MATC FAST Fund

College affordability is on the minds of many Americans and is being partially addressed by President Biden’s college debt forgiveness initiative. The Local 212 MATC FAST Fund has been addressing MATC’s students’ emergency needs for six years. It will hold its first post-pandemic in-person fundraising event on Saturday, August 27th

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sens. Johnson, Grassley call on FBI to explain interference in Hunter Biden investigation

OSHKOSH – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Bradley Benavides and FBI Intelligence Analyst in

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DATCP: Announces appointments to leadership

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary Aileen Switzer as Deputy Secretary and Joe Meyer as the Administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Aileen has proven to be a thoughtful and steady member of

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WisGOP: Barnes garners support from radical socialist groups

Barnes has garnered endorsements from several advocacy groups who support the most radical and far-left ideas. The Working Families Party, People’s Action, and Color of Change all signaled their support for Barnes, showing his true liberal values no matter how hard he might try to pass as a moderate. On

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: “Now it is time for the US to do our part” following increase in Taiwan defense spending

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to Taiwan’s announcement of a record 13.9% increase in its defense spending. “This significant defense increase is an important signal that Taiwan is committed to defending its democracy. It should be laser-focused on asymmetric capabilities that would block a

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Statement on Fauci’s retirement

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement after the announcement of White House Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci’s retirement: “I, like many Americans, am relieved to see Dr. Anthony Fauci step down from his role in our government. “After a number highly questionable health recommendations to

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Toney campaign: Statement on Milwaukee officer struck by gunfire today

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, a Milwaukee police officer was struck and wounded in the leg by gunfire which appears to be the result of a discharge from a deceased suspect’s firearm. Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, released the following statement: “Law enforcement

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USDA: Celebrates Lakeland University residence hall rededication

PLYMOUTH, Wis., August 26, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa attended Thursday evening a rededication ceremony at Lakeland University to celebrate the unveiling of two new residence halls. “We are excited to celebrate this expansion at Lakeland’s main campus,” Lassa said. “This

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DATCP: Taylor County deer farm depopulated after CWD detection

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Taylor County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been depopulated. Of the 238 animals tested as a result of the depopulation, 61 were positive for the disease. In 2021, a

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WisGOP: Barnes supports Biden’s plan to cancel student debt

While battleground Democrats across the nation are critical of President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, Lieutenant Governor Barnes is in full support. His campaign recently stated that Biden’s plan will “help Wisconsinites” – two-thirds of whom do not have college degrees. Barnes is a proponent for transferring $20,000 of debt from

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses student loan relief on Peacock

MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Mehdi Hasan on Peacock this evening to discuss President Biden’s student loan relief executive order. The order forgives federal student loans up to $10,000 for earners making less than $125,000 annually, and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Click here to watch

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