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MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, January 11, legislative Republicans further advanced a bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school – specifically targeting topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Assembly
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018
Another winter storm is anticipated to impact travel across most of Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 11) through Saturday (Jan. 13). The National Weather Service forecasts widespread snowfall and strong winds which may cause reduced visibility from blowing and drifting conditions.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he’s working on another income tax cut that would raise the income limits for the second-lowest tax bracket by more than $100,000.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112gopaddress.mp3 Hello, Wisconsin! My name is State Senator Jesse James and I serve our 23rd District. It’s been an honor to recently complete my first year in the Senate. One fact that not many people know about me is that
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a request by GOP lawmakers to reconsider its ruling that threw out Republican-drawn legislative districts and to pause the redistricting suit.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his request for the Wisconsin State Legislature to release the $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination statewide. More information about the governor’s request is available here. Hey
CONTACT: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced today she raised more than $3 million during the fourth quarter of 2023 as the Madison Dem continued to pull in money at a faster clip than she did six years ago. Baldwin, who’s still
The state Elections Commission is studying whether the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling throwing out GOP-drawn legislative maps bars a recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Senate majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he’s not convinced former President Donald Trump is the best pick to widely appeal to GOP voters in Wisconsin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led their Senate colleagues in unanimously approving a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. The resolution highlights Senator Kohl’s business success;
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress in a House Judiciary Committee Markup this week. The resolution recommends the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) is proud to announce that two of his bills, the Responsible Borrowing Act and the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, have been incorporated into the College Cost Reduction Act, a substantial piece of legislation that
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) public hearing on UW System capital project funding. “We are very pleased to co-author
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a hearing on SB691, a bill that would restore democracy by enfranchising Wisconsinites, protect property rights, and take another step toward addressing the state’s workforce housing issues. It is not
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Feb. 2, 2024. Chairperson Valcq was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and
BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin continue their collaborative efforts in building more sustainable farms. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 14, highlighting the significant strides made by its member farmers in developing and
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the paying down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds tied to tobacco settlement revenues. 2023 Wisconsin Act 19 included $400 million to pay down these existing bonds. By leveraging the current interest rate environment,
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MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, January 11, legislative Republicans further advanced a bill that seeks to censor what Wisconsin students can learn and talk about at school – specifically targeting topics that impact the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Assembly Bill 510 encourages parents to take legal action against teachers
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018 reelection campaign. In 2023, Tammy Baldwin received donations from every
Another winter storm is anticipated to impact travel across most of Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 11) through Saturday (Jan. 13). The National Weather Service forecasts widespread snowfall and strong winds which may cause reduced visibility from blowing and drifting conditions. Road conditions will be significantly impacted during this storm. The Wisconsin Department
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he’s working on another income tax cut that would raise the income limits for the second-lowest tax bracket by more than $100,000.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112gopaddress.mp3 Hello, Wisconsin! My name is State Senator Jesse James and I serve our 23rd District. It’s been an honor to recently complete my first year in the Senate. One fact that not many people know about me is that I am a former police and fire chief, and I
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a request by GOP lawmakers to reconsider its ruling that threw out Republican-drawn legislative districts and to pause the redistricting suit.
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/240112demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his request for the Wisconsin State Legislature to release the $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination statewide. More information about the governor’s request is available here. Hey there, folks. Governor Ton… Please log in to access subscriber
CONTACT: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised more than $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This sum is more than she raised in the fourth quarter of the off year during her successful 2018 reelection campaign. In 2023, Tammy Baldwin received donations from every
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced today she raised more than $3 million during the fourth quarter of 2023 as the Madison Dem continued to pull in money at a faster clip than she did six years ago. Baldwin, who’s still waiting for a top-tier GOP challenger to emerge for this
The state Elections Commission is studying whether the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling throwing out GOP-drawn legislative maps bars a recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Senate majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he’s not convinced former President Donald Trump is the best pick to widely appeal to GOP voters in Wisconsin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led their Senate colleagues in unanimously approving a bipartisan resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl. The resolution highlights Senator Kohl’s business success; passion for the Milwaukee Bucks; generous philanthropy; legislative track record
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress in a House Judiciary Committee Markup this week. The resolution recommends the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a lawful subpoena. “House Committee investigations have uncovered
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) is proud to announce that two of his bills, the Responsible Borrowing Act and the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, have been incorporated into the College Cost Reduction Act, a substantial piece of legislation that provides a comprehensive solution that will lower college costs for
Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) issued a statement today following the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) public hearing on UW System capital project funding. “We are very pleased to co-author the bill that follows through on the legislature’s commitment to
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a hearing on SB691, a bill that would restore democracy by enfranchising Wisconsinites, protect property rights, and take another step toward addressing the state’s workforce housing issues. It is not well understood that thousands of town citizens are regulated by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Feb. 2, 2024. Chairperson Valcq was appointed by Gov. Evers in 2019 and has served in the Evers Administration since then, nearly all
BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin continue their collaborative efforts in building more sustainable farms. The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting on Dec. 14, highlighting the significant strides made by its member farmers in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. The meeting opened with a review
Madison, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the paying down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds tied to tobacco settlement revenues. 2023 Wisconsin Act 19 included $400 million to pay down these existing bonds. By leveraging the current interest rate environment, the Department of Administration (DOA) was able to retire $415
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