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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2021, a bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate Highway System. Current law
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Evers signed into law two bills championed by Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk). The first will put parameters in place for Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Wisconsin. The second will allow the sale of cocktails with carry-out
After plateauing at the start of the month, Wisconsin’s seven-day average for daily confirmed cases is rising. After reporting 537 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the seven-day average rose to the highest it’s been in nearly three weeks — 459 cases
The NRCC’s new digital ad knocking U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says the La Crosse Dem doesn’t “want to drain the swamp” because he’s part of it. The NRCC said the ads are running on Facebook across the 3rd CD as part of a
Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Air National Guard (WANG) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide bottled water to residents with private wells that
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The old governor-led foreign trade mission has been transformed. Now WEDC’s trade ventures connect Wisconsin exporters virtually with potential international buyers, distributors and other partners. “With a virtual trade venture, Wisconsin companies can continue their exporting efforts even as COVID
There’s a good chance that the Democrats will lose the majority in one or both houses of congress in 2022. So, now is the time to pass sensible, moderate and reasonable gun control laws.
Buoyed by vaccination success, all of the numbers for coronavirus in Wisconsin are headed in the right direction.
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YES! A state budget that prioritizes racial equity is possible. In fact, prioritizing racial equity in the budget will make Wisconsin work better for EVERYONE. Governor Evers has proposed a state budget that invests in the fundamental building blocks for Wisconsin’s
The 2021 edition of the Libertarian Party Of Wisconsin state convention will take place on April 24th at the Lismore in Eau Claire. The business meeting will take place in the morning with election of officers and district representatives to
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Third District Court of Appeals candidate Greg Gill has launched his first ad of the campaign, a digital spot that calls him a “different kind of candidate.” The campaign said it will run on digital platforms across the district over
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman’s Expo brings the Outdoor community together in the Wisconsin Dells, March 26-28 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. The Expo features the latest products, gear and equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. Attendees will have the
The horror in Atlanta has opened discussion deeper into racism against Asians, and how words used by national leaders have deadly consequences. But it also opens a door on how very conservative churches are using extreme views on sex to damage some of their followers.
DWD says it will use a $2.4 million federal grant to begin the process of modernizing the unemployment insurance computer system. That includes an upgrade that will allow access to a 24-7 call center. Gov. Tony Evers earlier this year
— The Assembly via voice vote backed allowing bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks in to-go cups to be consumed off the premises. AB 32 also would allow wineries to sell wine in to-go containers for consumption elsewhere. Under
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2021, a bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate Highway System. Current law prohibits trucks that meet these requirements from using the federal
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Evers signed into law two bills championed by Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk). The first will put parameters in place for Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Wisconsin. The second will allow the sale of cocktails with carry-out food orders. Both bills had overwhelming bi-partisan support and will
After plateauing at the start of the month, Wisconsin’s seven-day average for daily confirmed cases is rising. After reporting 537 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the seven-day average rose to the highest it’s been in nearly three weeks — 459 cases per day. This is the highest since March 5, when
The NRCC’s new digital ad knocking U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says the La Crosse Dem doesn’t “want to drain the swamp” because he’s part of it. The NRCC said the ads are running on Facebook across the 3rd CD as part of a five-figure buy. The 15-second spot focuses on the campaign overhaul
Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Air National Guard (WANG) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide bottled water to residents with private wells that are impacted or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination
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The old governor-led foreign trade mission has been transformed. Now WEDC’s trade ventures connect Wisconsin exporters virtually with potential international buyers, distributors and other partners. “With a virtual trade venture, Wisconsin companies can continue their exporting efforts even as COVID makes it impossible to meet face-to-face,” said Katy Sinnott, Wisconsin
There’s a good chance that the Democrats will lose the majority in one or both houses of congress in 2022. So, now is the time to pass sensible, moderate and reasonable gun control laws.
Buoyed by vaccination success, all of the numbers for coronavirus in Wisconsin are headed in the right direction.
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YES! A state budget that prioritizes racial equity is possible. In fact, prioritizing racial equity in the budget will make Wisconsin work better for EVERYONE. Governor Evers has proposed a state budget that invests in the fundamental building blocks for Wisconsin’s growth and future prosperity – our children, families, schools, health,
The 2021 edition of the Libertarian Party Of Wisconsin state convention will take place on April 24th at the Lismore in Eau Claire. The business meeting will take place in the morning with election of officers and district representatives to the LPWI executive committee, discussion and votes on bylaws changes,
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Third District Court of Appeals candidate Greg Gill has launched his first ad of the campaign, a digital spot that calls him a “different kind of candidate.” The campaign said it will run on digital platforms across the district over the two weeks leading up to the April 6 election.
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman’s Expo brings the Outdoor community together in the Wisconsin Dells, March 26-28 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. The Expo features the latest products, gear and equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. Attendees will have the chance to meet industry insiders, attend educational seminars and demonstrations,
The horror in Atlanta has opened discussion deeper into racism against Asians, and how words used by national leaders have deadly consequences. But it also opens a door on how very conservative churches are using extreme views on sex to damage some of their followers.
DWD says it will use a $2.4 million federal grant to begin the process of modernizing the unemployment insurance computer system. That includes an upgrade that will allow access to a 24-7 call center. Gov. Tony Evers earlier this year called on the Legislature to approve a special session bill
— The Assembly via voice vote backed allowing bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks in to-go cups to be consumed off the premises. AB 32 also would allow wineries to sell wine in to-go containers for consumption elsewhere. Under the bill, the establishments would have to put the drinks
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