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MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Sovereign Grand Commander Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore at the 143RD Annual Session of the United Supreme Council Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation,
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to focus on the road ahead, be courteous to other drivers and slow down on Wisconsin roads. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in near-record numbers this holiday
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MADISON – May 23, 2024 – People aren’t the only ones who hunker down for the winter – pollinators do too! Spring is a great time to think about simple actions you can take to help support pollinators. “Pollinators like bees and
The House Farm Bill hearing is today to determine the fate of an amendment to the Farm Bill that would federally ban all ingestible hemp products with any level of THC. This federal policy would not only ban hemp-derived products
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all Wisconsinites planning to boat or enjoy watersports this year to wear a life jacket. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and with warming weather, the DNR anticipates an increase in
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque officially filed his nomination papers to secure a place on the ballot for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, supported by over 1,400 signatures from citizens across the district. “I am deeply humbled and grateful
Lodi, WI – Sarah Keyeski, a rural mental health professional and mother of six, was recently approved for the ballot by the Wisconsin Elections Commission after turning in more than 625 nomination signatures last week. Sarah grew up on a dairy farm
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, the 2024 Republican National Convention continues to deliver major economic impacts for Wisconsin businesses as upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media are set to descend on Milwaukee in less
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation establishes clear and functional federal requirements for digital asset markets to protect consumers and cement
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to pass bipartisan compromise legislation to increase border security, curb
Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Robin Vos’ political games are obstructing the development of Wisconsin’s health care workforce in the face of significant nursing shortages across the state. Email records obtained by the Journal Sentinel revealed that UW nursing
HUDSON, WI— Today, Paul Hambleton, a retired teacher and current Chair of the St. Croix County Democratic Party, announced his candidacy for Senate District 10, which runs along the Mississippi River and encompasses parts of St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $48.3 million in key projects across the state. “Through the approval of dozens of building projects this year so far, the State Building Commission
The News: Today, a broad coalition of three organizations filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Secord. The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law &
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect Americans from layoffs and price hikes resulting from corporate mergers that significantly reduce competition, close American facilities, and outsource jobs. The Stopping Threats to Our Prices from (STOP) Bad Mergers
Association of American Universities pollster Ken Goldstein at a WisPolitics D.C. breakfast said voters who “somewhat disapprove” of the job President Joe Biden is doing will decide the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Goldstein argued those voters are the
(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Sovereign Grand Commander Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore at the 143RD Annual Session of the United Supreme Council Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation, USA, Inc. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to focus on the road ahead, be courteous to other drivers and slow down on Wisconsin roads. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in near-record numbers this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between noon and 7 p.m.
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MADISON – May 23, 2024 – People aren’t the only ones who hunker down for the winter – pollinators do too! Spring is a great time to think about simple actions you can take to help support pollinators. “Pollinators like bees and butterflies are key to supporting natural ecosystems,” said acting Dane
The House Farm Bill hearing is today to determine the fate of an amendment to the Farm Bill that would federally ban all ingestible hemp products with any level of THC. This federal policy would not only ban hemp-derived products like Delta-8, but it would bring under a new prohibition
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all Wisconsinites planning to boat or enjoy watersports this year to wear a life jacket. It’s National Safe Boating Week, and with warming weather, the DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling and watersport activities heading into Memorial Day weekend.
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque officially filed his nomination papers to secure a place on the ballot for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, supported by over 1,400 signatures from citizens across the district. “I am deeply humbled and grateful for the tremendous support from thousands of people in Wisconsin’s
Lodi, WI – Sarah Keyeski, a rural mental health professional and mother of six, was recently approved for the ballot by the Wisconsin Elections Commission after turning in more than 625 nomination signatures last week. Sarah grew up on a dairy farm in Cashton, WI and currently resides with her family in
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, the 2024 Republican National Convention continues to deliver major economic impacts for Wisconsin businesses as upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media are set to descend on Milwaukee in less than two months. TMJ 4: Local bus companies prepare for surge
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation establishes clear and functional federal requirements for digital asset markets to protect consumers and cement American leadership of the global financial system while allowing th…
WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to pass bipartisan compromise legislation to increase border security, curb the flow of fentanyl from coming into the United States,
Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Robin Vos’ political games are obstructing the development of Wisconsin’s health care workforce in the face of significant nursing shortages across the state. Email records obtained by the Journal Sentinel revealed that UW nursing school deans were working to secure increased funding to graduate
HUDSON, WI— Today, Paul Hambleton, a retired teacher and current Chair of the St. Croix County Democratic Party, announced his candidacy for Senate District 10, which runs along the Mississippi River and encompasses parts of St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, and Trempealeau counties. Paul Hambleton released the following statement regarding this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $48.3 million in key projects across the state. “Through the approval of dozens of building projects this year so far, the State Building Commission has consistently worked to improve the lives of Wisconsinites across
The News: Today, a broad coalition of three organizations filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Wisconsin Voters Alliance v. Secord. The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project. The Quotes: WILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to protect Americans from layoffs and price hikes resulting from corporate mergers that significantly reduce competition, close American facilities, and outsource jobs. The Stopping Threats to Our Prices from (STOP) Bad Mergers Act comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved … Please
Association of American Universities pollster Ken Goldstein at a WisPolitics D.C. breakfast said voters who “somewhat disapprove” of the job President Joe Biden is doing will decide the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Goldstein argued those voters are the key factor keeping the race between Biden and Donald Trump
(Brookfield, WI) – Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Following the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, the seat has been vacant since April 24, 2024. A
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 53 locations will become the first federally funded fast charging electric vehicle (EV) stations in the state funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program under President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of the SFSP, food service staff at over 1,000 locations across