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Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it.
Hesselbein said since the maps were signed into law, she has seen people who are excited to run for office in every corner of the state.
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a return visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday as she travels to Madison to talk about the economy.
Grafton – State Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) announced plans today to run for re-election to the State Assembly this fall in the new 22 nd State Assembly District. The redrawn 22 nd District will include the Town and
MADISON – Today, State Representatives Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), and Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) and State Senators Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released comprehensive legislation to regulate and address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin.
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties. “If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to stop us
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that improves an existing investment program related to startup companies has been signed into law. Established in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds is a public/private partnership that functions
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved three requests under Wis. Stat. 13.10 which provides $32M for UW System to focus on workforce initiatives; releases $5M for Marquette School of Dentistry to establish a dentistry residence program;
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –More than 150 Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing completed the Weapons System Evaluation Program’s Combat Archer exercise Feb. 23, 2024, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers of the new fishing regulations that go into effect tomorrow, March 1, on the St. Croix and Fox-Illinois rivers in northwestern Wisconsin and Waukesha County, respectively. These new regulations
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05), introduced legislation to empower state and local governments the ability to reject federal refugee resettlements. The Community Assent for Refugee Entry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7463 – Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024: “While I voted to keep the government open for the well-being of our servicemembers,
MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored seven individuals and nine organizations as recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their
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Madison, WI – On Thursday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced the date, times, and locations for her first round of spring listening sessions with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay). Under the new maps passed by the
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is proud to reflect on this year’s past session, which saw a lot of accomplishments that are going to move Wisconsin forward. “Thanks to the leadership in the Assembly, the Republicans passed legislation that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the Biden Administration has proposed new rules that she has long pushed for to protect airplane passengers with disabilities. The proposed rules would help better accommodate travelers with disabilities when
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Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it.
Hesselbein said since the maps were signed into law, she has seen people who are excited to run for office in every corner of the state.
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a return visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday as she travels to Madison to talk about the economy.
Grafton – State Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) announced plans today to run for re-election to the State Assembly this fall in the new 22 nd State Assembly District. The redrawn 22 nd District will include the Town and Village of Grafton, Town and City of Cedarburg, Town and
MADISON – Today, State Representatives Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), and Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) and State Senators Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released comprehensive legislation to regulate and address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin. In response, Rep. Baldeh released the following statement: “Today, Democrats
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MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties. “If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to stop us from telling Wisconsinites about his California bank, California megamansion, and
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that improves an existing investment program related to startup companies has been signed into law. Established in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds is a public/private partnership that functions as the lead investor in five venture capital funds managed by
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved three requests under Wis. Stat. 13.10 which provides $32M for UW System to focus on workforce initiatives; releases $5M for Marquette School of Dentistry to establish a dentistry residence program; and transfers $2.3M from a land sale at the Northern
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –More than 150 Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing completed the Weapons System Evaluation Program’s Combat Archer exercise Feb. 23, 2024, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise was the first training deployment of the unit’s F-35A Lightning II
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers of the new fishing regulations that go into effect tomorrow, March 1, on the St. Croix and Fox-Illinois rivers in northwestern Wisconsin and Waukesha County, respectively. These new regulations change bag and length limits for popular gamefish and establish
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05), introduced legislation to empower state and local governments the ability to reject federal refugee resettlements. The Community Assent for Refugee Entry Act – or CARE Act – would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7463 – Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024: “While I voted to keep the government open for the well-being of our servicemembers, veterans, and farmers, I remain frustrated with the dysfunction in
MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored seven individuals and nine organizations as recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education gives people the
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Madison, WI – On Thursday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced the date, times, and locations for her first round of spring listening sessions with Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay). Under the new maps passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, the 12th Senate
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) is proud to reflect on this year’s past session, which saw a lot of accomplishments that are going to move Wisconsin forward. “Thanks to the leadership in the Assembly, the Republicans passed legislation that cut taxes, created affordable housing, invested in public and choice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the Biden Administration has proposed new rules that she has long pushed for to protect airplane passengers with disabilities. The proposed rules would help better accommodate travelers with disabilities when boarding and deplaning, better train staff assisting passengers, and ensure