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Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marcus Molinaro requesting that the FTA revise Biden-era guidance, 49 CFR Part 670, which enables local transit agencies to no longer require employees to collect fares. Milwaukee County
As directed by Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #275, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reviewed the scientific evidence surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on this review, DHS issued a statewide standing medical order that allows most Wisconsinites who want the
GREEN BAY, WI – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay), joined by Representative Ryan Spaude (D–Green Bay), is calling on the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs to immediately schedule a hearing on bipartisan legislation that would prevent the closure
Madison, WI—Today, legislation authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) that will pave the way for Wisconsin to become a national leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production received a public hearing. Assembly Bill
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) was invited to join Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Chairwoman Lisa McClain during their Weekly House Republican Stakeout to highlight wins for small business owners in the
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson joined a coalition of pro-public education lawmakers – including Senator Tim Carpenter and Representatives Angelina Cruz, Christian Phelps, Joe Sheehan, and Francesca Hong – in introducing two pieces of legislation designed to provide transparency and
RACINE, WI – This morning, on Racine’s picturesque lake-front, Former Racine Alderman Trevor Jung announced his candidacy for the 21st District’s State Senate seat. Launching a campaign focusing on cutting costs, investing in south-eastern Wisconsin, and bringing together the hardworking men
Madison, WI – The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for signing Executive Order #275, which directs the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to employ every available lever to safeguard widespread access to safe and effective vaccines,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather last month to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Federal disaster loans from the SBA will be available for
WASHINGTON – More than 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake, as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the
DANE COUNTY – Dane County is proud to announce that the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) was awarded a $250,000 grant to support the development of clean energy financing in Dane County. WLGCC will work closely with the Dane
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, last night Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to keep 50 percent tariffs in place on goods imported from Brazil, making it even more expensive for families filling up their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the completion of statewide cleanup efforts in Price, Rusk and Washington counties associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 and the multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard, VoteforVan26@gmail.com “I have known young Trevor Jung for more than a decade, which is to say all of his adult life, even into his young teenage years. That being said, I will not make an issue of
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is delaying the hard deadline for building plans in the state to meet standards of an upgraded Commercial Building Code (CBC). DSPS made the announcement Tuesday based on feedback from
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received
[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) raised concerns today over the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) administrative rule proposal to increase licensing fees on auction barns and livestock haulers by up to 1,700%. Under the fee tables
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 16, 2025 — UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is excited to announce the Wisconsin panelists speaking at its upcoming event, AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It. Panelists Include: Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land
Madison, WI — Mayors from every corner of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor. The mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Sheboygan, Superior, Middleton and Washburn are joining together behind Godlewski, citing her
The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and officials from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) officially kicked off the Concourse E Redevelopment Project. This transformational project
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) wrote to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marcus Molinaro requesting that the FTA revise Biden-era guidance, 49 CFR Part 670, which enables local transit agencies to no longer require employees to collect fares. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) cited FTA guidance in its decision for
As directed by Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order #275, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reviewed the scientific evidence surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on this review, DHS issued a statewide standing medical order that allows most Wisconsinites who want the vaccine to get it at pharmacies across the state without
GREEN BAY, WI – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay), joined by Representative Ryan Spaude (D–Green Bay), is calling on the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs to immediately schedule a hearing on bipartisan legislation that would prevent the closure of two Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) facilities in
Madison, WI—Today, legislation authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) that will pave the way for Wisconsin to become a national leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production received a public hearing. Assembly Bill 222 will provide SAF producers a $1.50 per gallon tax
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) was invited to join Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Chairwoman Lisa McClain during their Weekly House Republican Stakeout to highlight wins for small business owners in the Working Families Tax Cuts. Watch Rep. Wied’s remarks HERE. “During my
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson joined a coalition of pro-public education lawmakers – including Senator Tim Carpenter and Representatives Angelina Cruz, Christian Phelps, Joe Sheehan, and Francesca Hong – in introducing two pieces of legislation designed to provide transparency and accountability within Wisconsin’s private voucher school programs. He released the
RACINE, WI – This morning, on Racine’s picturesque lake-front, Former Racine Alderman Trevor Jung announced his candidacy for the 21st District’s State Senate seat. Launching a campaign focusing on cutting costs, investing in south-eastern Wisconsin, and bringing together the hardworking men and women of Racine and Southwest Milwaukee County. Under Wisconsin’s
Madison, WI – The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for signing Executive Order #275, which directs the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to employ every available lever to safeguard widespread access to safe and effective vaccines, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for issuing a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today encouraged Wisconsinites and local businesses affected by severe weather last month to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Federal disaster loans from the SBA will be available for Wisconsinites and businesses impacted by devastating storms that occurred August
WASHINGTON – More than 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake, as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course of the week, Farmers Union members attended hundreds of
DANE COUNTY – Dane County is proud to announce that the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) was awarded a $250,000 grant to support the development of clean energy financing in Dane County. WLGCC will work closely with the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change to implement the
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, last night Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to keep 50 percent tariffs in place on goods imported from Brazil, making it even more expensive for families filling up their coffee cups. This move to protect costly tariffs comes ahead
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the completion of statewide cleanup efforts in Price, Rusk and Washington counties associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 and the multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms. 5R Processors was established in 1990 and p…
CONTACT: Van Wanggaard, VoteforVan26@gmail.com “I have known young Trevor Jung for more than a decade, which is to say all of his adult life, even into his young teenage years. That being said, I will not make an issue of his youth and inexperience in this race. “While Trevor is
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is delaying the hard deadline for building plans in the state to meet standards of an upgraded Commercial Building Code (CBC). DSPS made the announcement Tuesday based on feedback from the state building industry. “We want to be good partners
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Wisconsin received the award for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) issued
[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) raised concerns today over the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) administrative rule proposal to increase licensing fees on auction barns and livestock haulers by up to 1,700%. Under the fee tables provided to Rep. Callahan’s office by DATCP, auction barn licensing
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 16, 2025 — UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is excited to announce the Wisconsin panelists speaking at its upcoming event, AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It. Panelists Include: Ian (Cullah) McCullough, Free Music Land founder — With a background bridging the arts and engineering, Ian
Madison, WI — Mayors from every corner of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor. The mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Sheboygan, Superior, Middleton and Washburn are joining together behind Godlewski, citing her experience, collaborative leadership, and commitment to strengthening communities across Wisconsin.
The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and officials from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) officially kicked off the Concourse E Redevelopment Project. This transformational project is a $95 million investment that will reimagine Concourse E