U.S. Rep. Moore: Domestic Violence Task Force co-chairs introduce resolution recognizing intersection of violence against women, gun violence and misogyny

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement: “Misogyny continues

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Evers’ frivolous lawsuit

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the  frivolous lawsuit filed by Governor Evers this morning:  “The Governor is working to diminish the voice of Wisconsinites by limiting the authority of  the legislature and unduly strengthening

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DCCC: Happy Halloween from Derrick Van Orden

Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites  — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk

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Rep. Subeck: Democrats Introduce Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to affordable, quality health care

MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators released four key pieces of Healthy Wisconsin legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites, regardless of income or healthcare needs. BadgerCare Expansion, introduced by Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee), would provide insurance coverage for tens of thousands of Wi… Please

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Dairy Business Association: Finance committee action prioritizes keeping farmland in production

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, was pleased to see lawmakers prioritize the state’s agriculture and dairy community today. The Joint Committee on Finance today unanimously passed funding to update the state’s farmland preservation program. The farmland preservation program is designed to incentivize keeping

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Chief Justice Ziegler: To deliver State of the Judiciary on Nov. 1

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler will deliver the State of the Judiciary address in Lake Geneva on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the opening of the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. Following the chief justice’s remarks, Interim Director of State Courts, Hon. Audrey K. Skwierawski, will present the

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Rep. Myers: Introduces Black Catholic History Month resolution

Representative Lakeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced a resolution today that will recognize the month of November as Black Catholic History Month. Nationally, Black Catholic History Month was first recognized in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) of the United States.  According to the NBCCC, black catholic history began

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Evers task force on workforce, AI holds first meeting

The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given the state’s labor challenges.  Speaking this week during the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence in Madison, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek noted

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Rep. Goeben: Testifies on criminalizing obscene “child sex dolls”

Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) testified before the Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on AB-329 / SB-321 making it a crime to intentionally possess a “child sex doll.” Captain Jim Valley of the Brown County Sheriff’s office who is an expert in internet crimes against children, and Investigator

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Domestic Violence Task Force co-chairs introduce resolution recognizing intersection of violence against women, gun violence and misogyny

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement: “Misogyny continues to be a major driver of gun violence and domestic

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on Evers’ frivolous lawsuit

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement regarding the  frivolous lawsuit filed by Governor Evers this morning:  “The Governor is working to diminish the voice of Wisconsinites by limiting the authority of  the legislature and unduly strengthening his own administration.   The Senate will continue to defend the

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A Better Wisconsin Together: GOP-led Legislative Committees push through careless tax scheme, dangerous constitutional amendments

MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican-led committees of the Wisconsin state legislature today advanced reckless bills that would cause real harm to local Wisconsin families, including constitutional amendments that hinder Wisconsinites’ ability to have their voices heard in elections and a scheme that leaves average working families behind in favor of a

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Dept. of Justice: AtG Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc.  for alleged air pollution violations

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of the company’s air pollution control permit at the toll chemical manufacturing facility in Marinette, Wisconsin. “Companies with air pollution control permits must live

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DCCC: Happy Halloween from Derrick Van Orden

Halloween is upon us, and Derrick Van Orden is making sure to give Wisconsinites  — and their pocketbooks — a fright after he let the Farm Bill expire 31 days ago. For Wisconsin farmers and families, the fear of milk prices more than doubling or dairy farmers losing out on critical monthly stipends is

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Sen. Pfaff: Introduces legislation to lower prescription drug costs

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced legislation to create the Office of Prescription Drug Affordability and the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Under this bill, the state of Wisconsin would focus on bringing awareness and transparency to prescription drug prices. The legislation

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Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek: Encourage Wisconsinites to sign up for healthcare coverage during open enrollment

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage during the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period. On Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, open enrollment will begin and continue through Jan. 15, 2024. During this limited time… Please log in

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