USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop production

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WCMA: Applauds Senate Republican Farm Bill framework 

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members commended U.S. Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill framework, released today by Senate Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR).  “We’re grateful to Senator Boozman and Republicans serving on the Senate Agriculture

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Rep. Rozar: Authors letter opposing EPA rule

Madison — Last week, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) circulated a letter to her Legislative colleagues urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to support legislation overturning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rule. The letter has received the support of 28 legislators from both the

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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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Rep. Stubbs: Speaks at Wear Orange Community Gathering

MADISON, WI – After delivering remarks at Madison’s Wear Orange Community Gathering organized by Public Health Madison Dane County and Dane County Moms Demand Action on June 7, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “This past Friday,

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Rep. Donovan: Proposes plan forward for MPS

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) and the need for a clear path forward to bring competency to the district. Rep. Donovan said: Let me begin by stating the inconvenient

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WisGOP: WisDems to hostages: Get lost

MADISON, Wis. – You can’t make this stuff up. Less than 48 hours after the rescue of four hostages held captive by Hamas, Wisconsin Democrats willfully dismissed both the victims of October 7th and the plight of the remaining 120 hostages

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WisDems: Can’t trust extreme, right-wing Brad Schimel

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, presenting a clear choice between a pro-democracy candidate committed to looking out for Wisconsinites and upholding the rule of law, and Brad Schimel—an extreme, right-wing politician who has

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USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop production

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Rep. Allen: Milwaukee Public Schools no longer a “local issue”

Madison, WI – Rep Allen released the following statement in light of recent revelations of financial mismanagement in the Milwaukee Public Schools after voters approved a significant expenditure increase. “The City of Milwaukee narrowly passed a referendum increasing Milwaukee Public School spending authority while keeping their financial mismanagement secret from

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Dept. of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin requires Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs and exhibitions

MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions effective beginning June 19,

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WCMA: Applauds Senate Republican Farm Bill framework 

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members commended U.S. Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill framework, released today by Senate Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR).  “We’re grateful to Senator Boozman and Republicans serving on the Senate Agriculture Committee for affirming their strong support for Dairy Business Innovation

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Braatz campaign: Washington County Sheriff Schulteis endorses Barry Braatz for Washington District Attorney

[Washington County, WI] Barry Braatz, Republican candidate for Washington County District Attorney, announced today that he has received the endorsement of Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis.   Braatz’s no-nonsense approach to crime and neighborhood safety has earned him the support of families, grassroots supporters, and community leaders throughout Washington County. “Sheriff

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Rep. Rozar: Authors letter opposing EPA rule

Madison — Last week, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) circulated a letter to her Legislative colleagues urging Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to support legislation overturning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rule. The letter has received the support of 28 legislators from both the Assembly and Senate. A similar letter will be sent to

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WisDems: Sen. Smith: Republicans leaving hospitals in the lurch

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday in the Cap Times, state Senator Jeff Smith slammed Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee for making excuses and withholding funding for hospitals while western Wisconsin faces a drastic health care shortage. Republicans on the GOP-controlled JFC have falsely claimed for months that they cannot release already-approved

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul attends Office of School Safety Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management training in Hudson, Wis.

MADISON, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today visited the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) training in Hudson, Wis.  BTAM trainings are designed to provide school administrators, school mental health professionals, security personnel, community partners, and law enforcement with an

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Crawford campaign: Judge launches campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, pledges to protect rights and freedoms and stop right-wing takeover of the court

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford announced her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday, highlighting the importance of protecting Wisconsinites’ rights and freedoms as right-wing extremists fight to take back control of the court. As a former prosecutor, private-practice attorney, and now as a Circuit Court

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Dept. of Justice: Phil Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. assessed $209,641.47 for violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater laws at their CAFO located in Sparta, Wis.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced that Monroe County Judge Mark L. Goodman issued an order requiring Phil G. Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc. to pay $209,641.47 for violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater laws at the concentrated

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Appeals Court affirms decision to deny permit for controversial Lake Superior water bottling proposal

Madison, WI—Today, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that prevents a Bayfield company from bottling and selling water from a private artesian well located within the Lake Superior watershed. The decision is the latest development in a legal battle stemming from a proposal by start-up company Kristle KLR to harvest

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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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Americans for Contraception: 91% of Americans support the legality of birth control; 4 in 5 Americans support legislation protecting access to contraception 

MADISON, WI— In case you missed it, new Navigator Research polling reveals that 91% of Americans support the legality of contraception. Eighty-one percent of Americans, including 90% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 70% of Independents, support legislation protecting access to contraception, including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, and emergency contraception pills,”

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Rep. Stubbs: Speaks at Wear Orange Community Gathering

MADISON, WI – After delivering remarks at Madison’s Wear Orange Community Gathering organized by Public Health Madison Dane County and Dane County Moms Demand Action on June 7, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “This past Friday, June 7, 2024, organizations dedicated to preventing violence and members

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Rep. Donovan: Proposes plan forward for MPS

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) and the need for a clear path forward to bring competency to the district. Rep. Donovan said: Let me begin by stating the inconvenient truth, MPS has been the albatross around Milwaukee’s neck for

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WisGOP: WisDems to hostages: Get lost

MADISON, Wis. – You can’t make this stuff up. Less than 48 hours after the rescue of four hostages held captive by Hamas, Wisconsin Democrats willfully dismissed both the victims of October 7th and the plight of the remaining 120 hostages in Gaza. From WisPolitics:”Delegates at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s state

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WisDems: Can’t trust extreme, right-wing Brad Schimel

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, presenting a clear choice between a pro-democracy candidate committed to looking out for Wisconsinites and upholding the rule of law, and Brad Schimel—an extreme, right-wing politician who has launched attacks on reproductive freedom. Learn more about extreme, right-wing

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