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MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal unveiled that as national Republicans line up behind Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to run for Senate, he paid at least $8,000 to have Tucker Carlson come to Wisconsin to spout lies about the 2020 election and anti-abortion
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Tomczyk, released a regular general election audit bill designed to increase trust in the election process through regular, random audits. “We have all been in a situation where you know that
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Governor Evers announced that Microsoft would expand its development at the former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, with another major investment to expand its planned data center at the site—spurring economic growth in the region over
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsinites are speaking out about devastating cuts backed by Wisconsin Republicans including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Republicans continue to embrace spending plans that would force seniors and working families to shoulder
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joined by state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Mehdi Hassan to discuss former President Trump’s fascist remarks, a laddered continuing resolution, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs—programs with enhanced and expanded eligibility beyond the existing state program and funded under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—to help private well owners receive funding
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials announced. Under the plan released Friday afternoon by the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County, the Washington-based
I’ll be voting “No” on the Brewers Stadium deal. Taxpayers are paying too much. The Brewers are contributing too little. And that’s just the start of it. I fought to eliminate the Miller Park tax. Like so many of you,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief and a motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s widely popular and successful school choice program. WILL’s motion and amicus was filed on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program research grants through January 31, 2024. These grants aim to enhance the understanding
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MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she was presented the Legislative Excellence award from the Dairy Business Association. In a statement announcing the award, Chad Zuleger, Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, said the following:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season, Nov. 18-26. DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 13-17, 2023 as Crash Responder Safety Week to remind Wisconsinites to help
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation. From the GI Bill to investing in the
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin honored veterans and current servicemembers at Viterbo University’s Annual Veterans Day Program. After the program, she had lunch with Abby Siakpere, a local veteran who was one of the many Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Granton, La Farge and New Auburn and the city of Blair are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal unveiled that as national Republicans line up behind Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) to run for Senate, he paid at least $8,000 to have Tucker Carlson come to Wisconsin to spout lies about the 2020 election and anti-abortion rhetoric. Hovde has a history of promoting Tucker Carlson’s conspiracy
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Tomczyk, released a regular general election audit bill designed to increase trust in the election process through regular, random audits. “We have all been in a situation where you know that your work will be examined by a boss or auditor.
MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Governor Evers announced that Microsoft would expand its development at the former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, with another major investment to expand its planned data center at the site—spurring economic growth in the region over the next decade. Microsoft’s additional investment was bolstered by legislation
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsinites are speaking out about devastating cuts backed by Wisconsin Republicans including Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Republicans continue to embrace spending plans that would force seniors and working families to shoulder more of the burden, instead of working to build consensus
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, joined by state Senator Kelda Roys and state Representative Lisa Subeck, announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess firearms in Wisconsin. The bill reorganizes two statutes—the crime of
MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Mehdi Hassan to discuss former President Trump’s fascist remarks, a laddered continuing resolution, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted his Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs—programs with enhanced and expanded eligibility beyond the existing state program and funded under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—to help private well owners receive funding to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The programs, created and
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials announced. Under the plan released Friday afternoon by the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County, the Washington-based tech giant would spend billions of dollars to build new
I’ll be voting “No” on the Brewers Stadium deal. Taxpayers are paying too much. The Brewers are contributing too little. And that’s just the start of it. I fought to eliminate the Miller Park tax. Like so many of you, the fact that I had to pay one-tenth of one
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief and a motion to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s widely popular and successful school choice program. WILL’s motion and amicus was filed on behalf of 22 clients—representing parents of students enrolled in choice and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program research grants through January 31, 2024. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied
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MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she was presented the Legislative Excellence award from the Dairy Business Association. In a statement announcing the award, Chad Zuleger, Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, said the following: “Rep. Shankland has shown a strong commitment to enhancing water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season, Nov. 18-26. DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one fatality, during the 2022 gun-deer season. Four of those were
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the summary, the public can view all comments submitted. A master
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 13-17, 2023 as Crash Responder Safety Week to remind Wisconsinites to help protect the people out working to help motorists after a
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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation. From the GI Bill to investing in the Veterans Administration, Americans in public office have sought to honor
LA CROSSE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin honored veterans and current servicemembers at Viterbo University’s Annual Veterans Day Program. After the program, she had lunch with Abby Siakpere, a local veteran who was one of the many Wisconsin veterans misdiagnosed by a doctor at the Tomah VA Medical Center,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Granton, La Farge and New Auburn and the city of Blair are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to their public drinking water systems. These projects are all