WisDems: BREAKING: Biden jobs boom keeps boosting Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024:  “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President

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DLCC: Civil rights are on the line in State Legislatures

WASHINGTON – As Black History Month begins, state legislatures are on the frontlines of protecting and determining the future of hard-fought civil rights. Our country’s dark history of systemic racism continues to permeate today, especially as Republican legislatures continue to deny

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Sen. Testin: Dental access bill signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided

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Gov. Evers: Signs five bipartisan bills to improve access to dental healthcare, bolster healthcare workforce

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul releases statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on Evers v. Marklein

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards against the concentration of governmental power, is inconsistent with permitting

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Law Forward: Statement from Law Forward on voting rights victory today 

In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that ballots aren’t unlawfully rejected. Dan Lenz, Staff Attorney for Law

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WisDems: BREAKING: Biden jobs boom keeps boosting Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024:  “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President Biden’s leadership has delivered for working Wisconsin families month after

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Authorizes Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program signup

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Enrollment opened January 12 and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until July 31, 2024, or until

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DLCC: Civil rights are on the line in State Legislatures

WASHINGTON – As Black History Month begins, state legislatures are on the frontlines of protecting and determining the future of hard-fought civil rights. Our country’s dark history of systemic racism continues to permeate today, especially as Republican legislatures continue to deny Black Americans access to the ballot box and rig systems

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Sen. Testin: Dental access bill signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin has been signed into law. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin resident students who are

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, bipartisan group: Work to hold e-cigarette companies accountable for the youth vaping crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are introducing legislation to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes. The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act would require that e-cigarette manufacturers help conduct stronger oversight of the e-cigarette industry and increase awareness of the danger of e-cigarettes.

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Gov. Evers: Signs five bipartisan bills to improve access to dental healthcare, bolster healthcare workforce

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at a public bill signing ceremony at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, took action on a package of five bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to dental healthcare, particularly in rural communities, and bolstering the dental workforce. The governor signed this legisla… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

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Gov. Evers: Announces during 2024 State of the State Address Wisconsin’s Veteran Employment Services now rank fourth best in the nation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced Wisconsin’s workforce development services now rank 4th in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment. The new ranking underscores Wisconsin’s deep commitment to connecting veterans to jobs employers are seeking to fill. “Our nation’s heroes

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Rep. Jacobson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce bill to support beginning farmers

MADISON – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced legislation with Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB 5758 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin,

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