MADISON – The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) held two public hearings Thursday and officially launched the biennial cycle for what is commonly referred to as the “agreed bill” for unemployment insurance law (UI) changes. Ideas from the hearing, or
Madison, WI (Nov. 18, 2022)— Earlier this week, Dane County and the City of Madison passed their respective 2023 budgets. Included in the budgets was a collective $125,000 increase for the Dane County Double Dollars program. The Dane County Double
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc. (United) requiring it to pay a $160,000 penalty for alleged violations of the state’s
Madison, WI — Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected unanimously were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair
In the states this week, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined local radio stations to discuss Republicans kicking off a messy race for their MAGA base after Democrats defied history in the midterm elections. Earlier this week, Democrats celebrated the one year
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. Post Office in Appleton in honor of Officer Mitchell Lundgaard, a member of the Appleton Fire Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to
Washington DC – Look Ahead America’s (LAA) initiative to empower and educate volunteers living in nine states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) on challenging ineligible voters recently concluded. After sending volunteers their county’s potentially
The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will soon infuse much needed supports into the Dane County community, County Executive Parisi announced today. A resolution to fund the legislative package,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 21, 2022, in recognition of the first anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and in
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) obtained a court order that immediately prohibits Prehired, LLC, an online proprietary school, from enrolling new Wisconsin students and from collecting fees from Wisconsinites
We are halfway through November, which means lower temperatures and snow are likely here to stay until spring. Due to the colder temps, energy bills are going to start increasing as people turn up their home heaters. Unfortunately, many in
Washington, D.C. – On National Rural Health Care Day, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. The grants are
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 45 attorneys general to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for prescribing buprenorphine, an
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats unanimously voted for Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) to serve as Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement: “I am so pleased to be re-elected to caucus leadership as Sergeant At
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was unanimously re-elected Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader, Representative Lisa
Madison, WI – Lawful permanent residents across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to receive free legal services to complete an Application to Naturalize through RISE Law Center’s upcoming naturalization clinic on Wednesday, December 7th from 8am to 4pm in Madison. Additionally, some
MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 17, 2022—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Navy veteran James Eastman and his family in conjunction with the Nov. 17 game against the Tennessee Titans. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes
“I want to thank Nancy Pelosi for her service to Congress and the nation. There have only been 54 Speakers of the United States House of Representatives since the first Congress convened in 1789 and only a few have been
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Milwaukee County passed the $1.2 billion 2023 operating budget which addresses acute community needs through targeted investments and takes steps forward in becoming the healthiest county in the state by continuing to advance the strategic plan to
MADISON, Wis. – Established in 2015, the Greenville Greenbelt Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) was designated in response to growing residential and commercial development pressures from the nearby greater Fox Cities metropolitan area and the community’s continued commitment to protecting productive
MADISON – The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) held two public hearings Thursday and officially launched the biennial cycle for what is commonly referred to as the “agreed bill” for unemployment insurance law (UI) changes. Ideas from the hearing, or received in writing, will be discussed by the Council at
Madison, WI (Nov. 18, 2022)— Earlier this week, Dane County and the City of Madison passed their respective 2023 budgets. Included in the budgets was a collective $125,000 increase for the Dane County Double Dollars program. The Dane County Double Dollars program provides matching dollars to individuals and families participating
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against United Liquid Waste Recycling, Inc. (United) requiring it to pay a $160,000 penalty for alleged violations of the state’s hazardous substance spills laws and wastewater discharge laws that occurred
Madison, WI — Yesterday, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was selected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to remain Caucus Chair. Also elected unanimously were Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), Vice-Chair Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Secretary Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), and
In the states this week, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined local radio stations to discuss Republicans kicking off a messy race for their MAGA base after Democrats defied history in the midterm elections. Earlier this week, Democrats celebrated the one year anniversary of President Biden doing what Trump and his Republican
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. Post Office in Appleton in honor of Officer Mitchell Lundgaard, a member of the Appleton Fire Department who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency medical call in 2019. The post office, located
Washington DC – Look Ahead America’s (LAA) initiative to empower and educate volunteers living in nine states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin) on challenging ineligible voters recently concluded. After sending volunteers their county’s potentially ineligible voters – based on public data from the United
The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will soon infuse much needed supports into the Dane County community, County Executive Parisi announced today. A resolution to fund the legislative package, which includes school prevention and harm reduction curriculum, was approved
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 21, 2022, in recognition of the first anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and in remembrance of and respect for the six people who were
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) obtained a court order that immediately prohibits Prehired, LLC, an online proprietary school, from enrolling new Wisconsin students and from collecting fees from Wisconsinites who previously participated in Prehired’s program. The Wisconsin Department of
We are halfway through November, which means lower temperatures and snow are likely here to stay until spring. Due to the colder temps, energy bills are going to start increasing as people turn up their home heaters. Unfortunately, many in our community are unable to afford these increased prices. However,
Washington, D.C. – On National Rural Health Care Day, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Senator Baldwin supported.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 45 attorneys general to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for prescribing buprenorphine, an opioid use disorder treatment. Buprenorphine is one of three medications
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democrats unanimously voted for Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) to serve as Minority Caucus Sergeant At Arms. Representative Snodgrass released the following statement: “I am so pleased to be re-elected to caucus leadership as Sergeant At Arms. Our leadership team (all unanimously re-elected) has navigated through
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats held leadership elections for the 2023-24 legislative session. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was unanimously re-elected Democratic Leader and will be joined in leadership by Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Leader, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair, Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse)
Madison, WI – Lawful permanent residents across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to receive free legal services to complete an Application to Naturalize through RISE Law Center’s upcoming naturalization clinic on Wednesday, December 7th from 8am to 4pm in Madison. Additionally, some funds are available to cover the filing fees of those
MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 17, 2022—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Navy veteran James Eastman and his family in conjunction with the Nov. 17 game against the Tennessee Titans. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, marks
“I want to thank Nancy Pelosi for her service to Congress and the nation. There have only been 54 Speakers of the United States House of Representatives since the first Congress convened in 1789 and only a few have been as consequential as Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She is a skilled
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Milwaukee County passed the $1.2 billion 2023 operating budget which addresses acute community needs through targeted investments and takes steps forward in becoming the healthiest county in the state by continuing to advance the strategic plan to achieve racial equity. “Budgets are about priorities, and I applaud
MADISON, Wis. – Established in 2015, the Greenville Greenbelt Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) was designated in response to growing residential and commercial development pressures from the nearby greater Fox Cities metropolitan area and the community’s continued commitment to protecting productive farmland. The AEA covers more than 6,100 acres in Outagamie