DC Wrap: Baldwin says some Trump appointees “very troubling,” but “excited” about fellow Wisconsinite Duffy as transportation secretary

In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also says she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.

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Sen. Marklein: Applauds JFC appointments

MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein released a statement following the announcement that Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Romaine Quinn, and Sen. Rob Stafsholt have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s appointments of

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Senator Bradley: Earns seat on Joint Finance Committee

Contact:State Senator Julian Bradley                                                                                           Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 266-5400 Bradley Looks Forward to New Role on Committee Responsible for Budget (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) will take on a new role in the upcoming legislative session as a member of the Joint Finance Committee.

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Sen. Roys: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance

MADISON — State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) was reappointed to the Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Tuesday. The 16-member committee is comprised of 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats – and 8 each of Senators and

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Sen. Quinn: Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn will serve on the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in the upcoming session that begins in January. The committee is charged with the review of all state appropriations and revenues,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin & U.S. Sen. Ernst: Bipartisan legislation to cut red tape and expand access to internet in rural America passes Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural areas by easing the burden of regulatory costs for smaller

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USDA: Announces over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities in Wisconsin through Rural Partners Network

STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the  Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County… Please

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DC Wrap: Baldwin says some Trump appointees “very troubling,” but “excited” about fellow Wisconsinite Duffy as transportation secretary

In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also says she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.

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Sen. Marklein: Applauds JFC appointments

MADISON – Sen. Howard Marklein released a statement following the announcement that Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Romaine Quinn, and Sen. Rob Stafsholt have been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC): “Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s appointments of Sen. Bradley, Sen. Quinn, and Sen. Stafsholt to the JFC

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UW–Eau Claire: Dr. Rae Langes is Poorman Award recipient

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin. The award is given

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Senator Bradley: Earns seat on Joint Finance Committee

Contact:State Senator Julian Bradley                                                                                           Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov(608) 266-5400 Bradley Looks Forward to New Role on Committee Responsible for Budget (Madison) Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) will take on a new role in the upcoming legislative session as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Sen. Roys: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance

MADISON — State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) was reappointed to the Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Tuesday. The 16-member committee is comprised of 12 Republicans and 4 Democrats – and 8 each of Senators and Assembly Representatives. The Committee, often referred to by the initials,

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Sen. Quinn: Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn will serve on the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in the upcoming session that begins in January. The committee is charged with the review of all state appropriations and revenues, including the state budget. Quinn released the following statement regarding

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