Rep. Udell: Statement on government shutdown

MADISON, Wis – This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the October 1st deadline. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This is the third time the government has shut down under Trump while

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on the government shutdown

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the 2025 government shutdown: The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have forced a reckless shutdown of our federal government, causing unnecessary hardship for some 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture will drive up costs for small businesses and families as Republicans shut down government to avoid lowering health care costs 

After shutting down the government to avoid lowering health care costs, Republicans are set to implement new widespread tariffs that will hurt our economy even more MADISON, Wis. – Republicans shut down the federal government because they refused to reverse

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Sen. Jacque: Legislation to protect health care for disabled workers advances

MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Robert Brooks (Saukville) to grant greater financial flexibility to disabled individuals who are working and receiving support through the Medical Assistance Purchase Plan (MAPP), Senate Bill 252, passed the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development Thursday on a 5-0

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of DNR Forester Adam Zirebel

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #276, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 4, 2025, in honor of Adam Zirbel, who unexpectedly passed away in the course of his work as a forester at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, on Mon. Sept., 22, 2025, at the age of 48.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Chairman Johnson requests information about millions of U.S. visa holders that avoided thorough vetting process

WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Rodney Scott, regarding a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) entitled, “CBP Has Not Evaluated the Security Risks

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald, Wisconsin House Republicans: Urge Governor Evers to submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after leading a letter with Wisconsin’s House Republican delegation to Governor Tony Evers, urging him to submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The deadline for states to

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World Dairy Expo: Wisconsin dairyman wins the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award

MADISON, WIS. – Matt Sloan of Marshall, Wis., was presented the 34th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2025, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie award winner has an impressive dairy résumé, it is most important to note that Sloan exemplifies the standards that

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Rep. Udell: Statement on government shutdown

MADISON, Wis – This week, the federal government shut down after failing to pass a budget by the October 1st deadline. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This is the third time the government has shut down under Trump while he controls both the House and the Senate. Before Trump,

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Rep. DeSanto: Appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Representative Karen DeSanto (D-40) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking.  The Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will identify agency rulemaking authority to be repealed by legislation. The task force will identify agencies that have broad rulemaking

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Sen. Hutton: Three Hutton bills receive Assembly hearings this week

MADISON – Three bills co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) received hearings in the Assembly this week. These are among a robust legislative agenda by Sen. Hutton this session that advances the goal of improving the everyday lives of constituents and advocating for fiscally responsible lawmaking. Assembly Bill 266 was heard

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement on the government shutdown

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the 2025 government shutdown: The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have forced a reckless shutdown of our federal government, causing unnecessary hardship for some 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin and accelerating an impending health care crisis for Americans. Federal employees,

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Jodi Jean Amble joins WHEDA as Director of Marketing & Communications

MADISON , Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has appointed Jodi Jean Amble as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. In this role, Amble will lead marketing strategies and communications campaigns to advance affordable housing and economic opportunity across Wisconsin. “We are thrilled to welcome Jodi

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Rep. Hurd: Appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking

MADISON – Yesterday, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking. “In a sweeping ruling this summer in Evers v. Marklein II, the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court upended much of the Legislature’s oversight of the administrative rulemaking process,” said Rep. Hurd.

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Opportunity Wisconsin: New tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture will drive up costs for small businesses and families as Republicans shut down government to avoid lowering health care costs 

After shutting down the government to avoid lowering health care costs, Republicans are set to implement new widespread tariffs that will hurt our economy even more MADISON, Wis. – Republicans shut down the federal government because they refused to reverse Medicaid cuts or lower health care costs for Wisconsin working

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