The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 124 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s
Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S House of Representatives almost unanimously. After investigative reporting found that agencies, like the U.S. Forest Service, have been overstating their fuel
MADISON, Wis. — A statewide poll of Wisconsin voters, sponsored by A Better Wisconsin Together, finds overwhelming opposition to a scheme from some extreme Republicans to impeach newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to results of the survey, conducted September 7-10
Madison— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) joined fellow Assembly Republicans in announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal, which would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. Along with introducing a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that
MADISON, Wis. — Less than 24 hours after unveiling a deeply flawed redistricting bill in an effort to distract from his unlawful impeachment threats—while retaining power over redistricting for himself—Robin Vos renewed his threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Speaking to
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to commit to never using a recently finalized waiver on shipyard grants and to help ensure American companies and workers are benefitting from taxpayer-funded shipbuilding. The waiver could undercut
(Madison) – Wisconsin is looking to Iowa to help diffuse partisan bickering. This week, Representative Joel Kitchens and several Republicans introduced a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. Representative Kitchens says the plan will create fair
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-1), Pete Stauber (MN-7), and Jared Golden (ME-2) in introducing the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act. This bill would remove barriers for rural communities to apply
MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was proud to vote for Assembly Bill (AB) 386 during Wednesday’s Assembly floor session which would provide significant tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class and retirees. The proposal would cut taxes by approximately $2.9 billion with the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that their first chance this year to pursue deer begins Sept. 16 with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons. The two seasons run through Jan. 7, 2024, except in
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized calls to impeach the newly-elected Supreme Court Justice and labeled it as an attack on the will of voters and democracy. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said
Kelmann Restoration President Tom Kelly aims to expand the company’s footprint statewide, building on a legacy established over five decades of doing business in Wisconsin. The Wauwatosa-based company this week is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was founded in 1973
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General
Madison, WI – Accompanied by nurses from across Wisconsin, Sen. Larson and Rep. Hong introduced the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection act at a press conference at the State Capitol. The bill aims to improve patient safety and grow our healthcare
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to
MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities. The announcements are part of the Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 124 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2023, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $66.8 billion, down from $67.9 billion
Madison – During an Assembly floor session on Tuesday, Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) voted to support the Wisconsin Assembly Republican “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package and released the following statement: “Lowering taxes and taking care of our most vulnerable has been a priority of mine since I first ran for public
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a new annual flu vaccine is available, and a vaccine and
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) bill, H.R. 1567, the Accurately Counting Risk Elimination Solutions (ACRES) Act, passed out of the U.S House of Representatives almost unanimously. After investigative reporting found that agencies, like the U.S. Forest Service, have been overstating their fuel reduction work for decades, Rep. Tiffany introduced the ACRES Act to hold
MADISON, Wis. — A statewide poll of Wisconsin voters, sponsored by A Better Wisconsin Together, finds overwhelming opposition to a scheme from some extreme Republicans to impeach newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to results of the survey, conducted September 7-10 by the national award-winning polling firm GBAO, impeachment is opposed
Madison— Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) joined fellow Assembly Republicans in announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal, which would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. Along with introducing a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to increase
MADISON, Wis. — Less than 24 hours after unveiling a deeply flawed redistricting bill in an effort to distract from his unlawful impeachment threats—while retaining power over redistricting for himself—Robin Vos renewed his threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Speaking to far-right talk show host Jay Weber this morning, Vos announced he
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Biden Administration to commit to never using a recently finalized waiver on shipyard grants and to help ensure American companies and workers are benefitting from taxpayer-funded shipbuilding. The waiver could undercut Baldwin’s Buy America policies that are currently in place and
(Madison) – Wisconsin is looking to Iowa to help diffuse partisan bickering. This week, Representative Joel Kitchens and several Republicans introduced a non-partisan redistricting bill based on the model used in Iowa. Representative Kitchens says the plan will create fair maps and save taxpayers millions in legal fees. “We are in
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-1), Pete Stauber (MN-7), and Jared Golden (ME-2) in introducing the Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act. This bill would remove barriers for rural communities to apply for and receive funding under the Rural Surface Transportation Grant
MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) was proud to vote for Assembly Bill (AB) 386 during Wednesday’s Assembly floor session which would provide significant tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class and retirees. The proposal would cut taxes by approximately $2.9 billion with the average filer saving $772 a year. “One of the top
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that their first chance this year to pursue deer begins Sept. 16 with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons. The two seasons run through Jan. 7, 2024, except in the 31 counties that have extended seasons open until Jan.
MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today criticized calls to impeach the newly-elected Supreme Court Justice and labeled it as an attack on the will of voters and democracy. Dr. Melinda Brennan, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, said the following: “Initiating a politically-motivated impeachment of a duly-elected Supreme
Kelmann Restoration President Tom Kelly aims to expand the company’s footprint statewide, building on a legacy established over five decades of doing business in Wisconsin. The Wauwatosa-based company this week is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was founded in 1973 by Tom’s father, Jerry Kelly, and business partner Dick Niggemann
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General to prepare an annual report on the Department of Justice
Madison, WI – Accompanied by nurses from across Wisconsin, Sen. Larson and Rep. Hong introduced the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection act at a press conference at the State Capitol. The bill aims to improve patient safety and grow our healthcare workforce through the creation of safe staffing ratios and fair
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for two items of legislation that will reduce taxes and defend taxpayers from future tax hikes. After the floor session, he released the following statement: “We can’t wait any longer to provide tax relief to Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees. My
MADISON – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, a coalition of pro-democracy organizations dedicated to promoting fair and nonpartisan redistricting, actively advocates for a more transparent and inclusive redistricting process. We have consistently called for bipartisan cooperation and public involvement to ensure that the electoral maps are drawn in a fair and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stocks into a blind trust or divest