MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is calling on Wisconsin households to share their internet experience to help direct recently announced broadband funding. On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $1 billion under the ‘Internet for All’

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin–Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has received $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions in materials science. The grant will provide six years of funding for MRSEC, which includes more than 30 affiliated faculty across

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District 1. “I’m thrilled to announce the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County’s endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals,” said State Representative and

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette University Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds 57% approve of the job Gov. Tony Evers is doing as governor and 39% disapprove. In October 2022, 46% approved and 47% disapproved. Despite the governor’s approval, 57% think the state is on the wrong track,

MADISON, Wis. – Military servicemembers, veterans, and their families have made great sacrifices for their country and continue to do so every day. Unfortunately, unique issues that affect these groups, as well as their distinct culture and community, are often exploited by scammers looking to steal their money, property, and

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Fox News, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee (R-KY) today requested United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy provide records of Chinese-originating mail and shipments entering the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping for American businesses. The legislation, which is supported by members of the agriculture industry, labor organizations, energy producers, and manufacturers, ensures the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023 to develop the necessary medical countermeasures (MCMs) to combat future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the devastating consequences that deadly infectious disease epidemics can cause and the repercussions of not having the proper countermeasures

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are asking Fourth of July holiday travelers to buckle up, stay alert, and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in record numbers this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin state legislature will vote on the 2023-25 biennial budget put forth by the Republican-led Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) – a budget that is a far cry from the robust, progressive budget that Governor Tony Evers proposed earlier this year.  Under what Governor Evers

LACROSSE, WISCONSIN – This week the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA) have launched a radio campaign in 3rd Congressional District, a seat currently held by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, focusing on the disastrous impact that the Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, led by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, could have

WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Reuters, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and members of the Select Committee on the CCP, today sent a letter to Secretary Antony Blinken calling on the Administration not to renew the Agreement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China on

From now until August 1, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking input about how we can make the Family Care and Family Care Partnership programs the best they can be. DHS will use the input to make proposed changes to the Family Care and Family Care Partnership waivers. Family

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to the leadership of the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture urging them to address harmful PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) contamination in

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to details of a potential Republican proposal to finance ongoing maintenance of American Family Field using taxpayer funds: “The public and their representatives in our state and local governments have an obligation to turn over every stone before any

The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Directors at the FTA Annual Meeting earlier this month voted unanimously in favor of Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca to be the next FTA Board President. His term begins July 1. Secretary Barca, who previously served as the FTA Board’s

Milwaukee, WI – This coming Friday, Local 494 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) will be transferring the duties of Business Manager and Financial Secretary over to current Assistant Business Manager John M. Jacobs.  Starting July 1st, Dean A. Warsh will be joining the IBEW 6th District International Representative

WASHINGTON, D.C. — TODAY, June 23rd, Courage for America hosted a virtual press call ahead of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s extreme decision overturning Roe v. Wade. United States Representative Gwen Moore, Christina Thor, 9to5 Wisconsin State Director, and Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director, urged GOP House members