Rep. Knodl: Submits testimony to protect Wisconsin ratepayers

Madison, WI — This week, Representative Dan Knodl submitted testimony to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regarding Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s proposed Very Large Customer and Bespoke Resources tariffs (Docket 6630-TE-113). “As we welcome economic growth and innovation in

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U.S. Reps. Pocan, Biggs: Introduce Audit the Pentagon Act

After eight consecutive failed audits, the Pentagon needs to get its act together. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-founder and co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, and U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act, which aims to

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Roys campaign: Outlines plans to actually lower healthcare costs

Contact: Jalen Knutesonpress@KeldaRoys.com MADISON – Kelda Roys, candidate for governor, outlined her plans to lower healthcare costs and increase access, including KeldaCare, which would open up the state health plan so that Wisconsinites around the state can buy into the same health insurance that state employees have, during a press conference

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Climate Power: EPA decision will put harmful chemicals into our air and cost Americans billions

The EPA’s decision to repeal the endangerment finding will cost Americans billions of dollars while fueling more asthma, heat stroke, and other illnesses – all to satisfy Trump’s billionaire oil donors.  Washington, DC – Today, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the endangerment finding — the legal foundation that allowed the EPA to

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Rep. Knodl: Submits testimony to protect Wisconsin ratepayers

Madison, WI — This week, Representative Dan Knodl submitted testimony to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regarding Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s proposed Very Large Customer and Bespoke Resources tariffs (Docket 6630-TE-113). “As we welcome economic growth and innovation in Wisconsin, it is critical that new utility policies protect families,

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Weekly GOP radio address: We’re putting money back in your pocket

Hi, this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. This week, I introduced Senate Bills 1 and 995, which together will provide an income tax rebate of $1,000 to hardworking taxpayers across our state. Right now, Wisconsin has a projected $2.5 billion surplus. That surplus means one thing: our state government

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Rural Voices USA: Launches six-figure ad campaign demanding Congress stop stalling on E15

Six-figure digital and billboard ad buy targets congressional districts in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rural Voices USA today announced the launch of a six-figure digital and billboard advertising campaign demanding that Congress pass year-round E15 legislation. The campaign targets congressional districts across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and

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U.S. Reps. Pocan, Biggs: Introduce Audit the Pentagon Act

After eight consecutive failed audits, the Pentagon needs to get its act together. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-founder and co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, and U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the defense budget. As of

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Rep. Moore Omokunde: “The Data Center Pause to Protect Act truly meets our moment”

MADISON— Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Data Center Pause to Protect Act. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) shared the following: “It’s past time to rip open the curtains on data center development and institute common-sense guardrails to protect everyday Wisconsinites and our environment. This legislation establishes a temporary pause

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files appeal in legal dispute over public’s right to access Great Lakes shoreline

Appeal follows municipal court ruling upholding trespassing ticket issued to Shorewood resident walking along Lake Michigan Milwaukee, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed an appeal on behalf of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim in a case that could have significant implications for the public’s right to access and enjoy the Great Lakes.  Mr.

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin residents are paying higher insurance premiums without ACA subsidies

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting came out detailing how Wisconsinites are paying higher insurance premiums, thanks in part to WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who refused to continue funding ACA subsidies before they expired. Van Orden still calls for the complete repeal of the ACA on his campaign website.  Wisconsin Independent: Wisconsin residents are paying

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Rep. Madison: Proposes “Pause to Protect” on data centers in Wisconsin

Bill would only allow data centers that meet strict environmental, labor and local control standards MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced legislation that only allows for hyperscale data centers to operate in Wisconsin once they meet strict environmental, labor, and local control standards. In practice, this

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Vincent calls for audit of county total rewards contracts

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has introduced a resolution requesting a thorough audit of recent employee benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division, citing concerns about oversight, compliance, and financial risk to taxpayers.  The resolution, cosponsored by Supervisors Jack Eckblad, Shawn Rolland, Steve F. Taylor, 1st Vice Chair Steven Shea, and Logsdon, calls on the Comptroller’s Audit

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Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: Milwaukee labor unions demand Rogers Behavioral Health stop union busting

Wisconsin mental health provider fires three caregivers days after they informed management in person that they and their coworkers were forming a union  Ingrid Walker-Henry, President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), representing more than 5,600 public education workers in the Milwaukee Public Schools, and Pam Fendt, President of

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