WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Thune (R-SD), and a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT) Act, legislation that will comprehensively address the ongoing threat posed by technology from foreign adversaries by

“School social workers help our students navigate a variety of challenges in their life, from the struggles of poverty to mental health to discrimination to abuse. Their education, expertise, and outreach are a lifeline for some of our most vulnerable young people. We need to make more of these professionals

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

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) led 14 of his House colleagues in introducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation would require any convention or agreement resulting from the work of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body to be deemed a treaty,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) today partnered with the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association (WSSCA) and Max Schachter, a national school safety advocate and parent of one of the students killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland,

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after voting against Daniel Werfel to be Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  “While I appreciate Mr. Werfel’s dedication to public service and his commitment to improve operations at the IRS, I am highly concerned over the

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) and three of their Republican Senate colleagues, introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This bill codifies an effective regulation that is preventing new fentanyl-related substances from entering our communities by permanently classifying

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin met with Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Dennis McDonough to advocate on behalf of Wisconsin veterans whose neurological conditions have been misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center. As a result, these veterans were denied proper benefits and compensation. After working with multiple

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) highlights critical portions of Gov. Evers’ 2023-2025 DHS budget proposal, which was introduced February 15, 2023. Gov. Evers dubbed it a “breakthrough budget,” leveraging Wisconsin’s unprecedented surplus to make investments in Wisconsin’s health care, behavioral health, public health, emergency response, and long-term

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has published the 2023 spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) treatment plan, including an online video presentation, interactive maps, and factsheets at smaerialspray.wi.gov. “The spongy moth is a serious invasive pest that threatens our forests and urban

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson introduced the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act to combat the opioid epidemic and surge in overdose deaths occurring across the country. Background: Drug overdoses in the United States hit record levels in 2021, with more than 106,000 fatalities, according to the Centers

MADISON – From education to eye care to meat snacks, employers across Wisconsin will use more than $3.8 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support worker training programs that put people on the path to employment and higher wages. The worker training

Madison, Wis. – Yesterday, Governor Evers released his recommendations for Wisconsin’s Capital Budget. This budget focuses on building projects around the state. Within the 16th Assembly District, the governor recommended $10.75 million for the Marquette School of Dentistry. In addition, he recommended $5 million for the Bronzeville Center for the Arts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to reintroduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, comprehensive labor legislation to protect workers’ right to stand together

MADISON, Wis. – As Attorney General Josh Kaul advocates for a 2023-2025 Crime Fighting Budget for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), today he hosted the first of three tours for legislators at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL). The tours offer lawmakers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the critical

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Judge Janet Protasiewicz announced the endorsement of former Governor Jim Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I’m proud to endorse Judge Janet Protasiewicz for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Janet is a community leader, a veteran prosecutor, and a lifelong advocate for victims of crime

MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Great public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and the foundation of a strong

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending the frozen road declaration for southern Wisconsin Zone 4 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 and enacting Class II road restrictions for Zones 4 and 5. As warmer weather continues, further Zones will be added depending on frost tube readings. WisDOT and county

On March 1, the City of Madison will launch the Madison Customer Assistance Program (MadCAP). MadCAP is the first program in Wisconsin to offer a monthly credit, or discount, to low income residents on a municipal services bill. Those who enroll in MadCAP will receive adiscount to their Madison Municipal