Rep. Allen: Recap of community marijuana discussion

On Tuesday, September 27th, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of marijuana and an audience of 20 gathered, including students from nearby Carroll University. Welcoming an audience

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats, LG nominee Sara Rodriguez, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, challenge Republicans for refusing to support abortion, voter referendum

MADISON, Wis. — Doubling down on their extreme, anti-choice agenda, Republicans have already promised to reject Governor Evers’ Special Session next Tuesday, which would give Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote on the state’s archaic restrictions on abortion access. The stakes are high this November with protecting

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Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee’s Zucker-Bucks 2.0 shell game

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.”

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches monkeypox data page

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff receives NARAL endorsement

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights

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Rep. Allen: Recap of community marijuana discussion

On Tuesday, September 27th, Rep. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) hosted a community engagement night at the Waukesha Public Library on the topic of marijuana and an audience of 20 gathered, including students from nearby Carroll University. Welcoming an audience with various perspectives on the topic, Rep. Allen began by

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats, LG nominee Sara Rodriguez, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, challenge Republicans for refusing to support abortion, voter referendum

MADISON, Wis. — Doubling down on their extreme, anti-choice agenda, Republicans have already promised to reject Governor Evers’ Special Session next Tuesday, which would give Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote on the state’s archaic restrictions on abortion access. The stakes are high this November with protecting abortion access on the ballot and a majority of Wisconsinites

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U.S. Dept. of Education: Awards nearly $1 Billion to 56 states and territories to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments

The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. Through the BSCA, and under the leadership of President Biden,

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Wisconsin Water Alliance: Announces Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year awards

[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin Water Alliance announced the recipients of the Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year Award to four state lawmakers on Thursday, recognizing their commitment to water policy that protects the environment while advancing Wisconsin’s economy. The 2022 Recipients of the Outstanding Water Legislator of the Year Award include: Rep. Elijah Behnke

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Steil passes bill to hold Biden administration accountable

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced his legislation to increase transparency of U.S. sanctions on foreign adversaries passed the House unanimously. “We need a government that’s accountable, especially when it comes to dealing with rogue nations like Iran and Russia. Time and again, the Biden Administration has skirted Congress,

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher joins 36 House Republicans in introducing Taiwan Policy Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and 35 House Republicans, today introduced the Taiwan Policy Act. This legislation that would strengthen Taiwan’s defense and deter CCP Aggression by: Establishing a comprehensive set of tools to increase Taiwan’s military capabilities to deter

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Calls on DHS and CBP to fulfill agencies’ mission and secure border

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus expressing frustration at the agencies’ failure to fulfill their mission and protect the U.S. southern border. “Our border is not secure. We have a humanitarian crisis and a drug trafficking

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Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee’s Zucker-Bucks 2.0 shell game

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has received a response, including text messages, via open records requests from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. It appears that the operation formerly known as “Milwaukee Votes 22” is now “Wisconsin Votes.” In addition, the funding is now coming from the Center for

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U.S. Attorney Shea: Announces new reporting procedure for environmental justice issues & environmental violations

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has implemented new public reporting procedures for environmental violations and issues relating to environmental justice. Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches monkeypox data page

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage containing state data on monkeypox cases and vaccine administration. The release is part of ongoing efforts to increase awareness and transparency about how the monkeypox outbreak is affecting Wisconsinites. “This data provides key insights that will help empower Wisconsinites to

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff receives NARAL endorsement

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America PAC had endorsed his campaign to fight for reproductive rights in Congress. “This November, our reproductive rights are on the ballot, and if we don’t stand together

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