Gov. Evers: Announces budget investments to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, agricultural industries statewide

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced his plans to invest more than $80 million in his 2025-27 Executive Budget that will be introduced later this month to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and

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Schimel campaign: The ugly truth about Susan Crawford

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In an attempt to cover up her shady history, far-left Madison judge Susan Crawford wasted no time spewing lies about Judge Brad Schimel. Here’s her ugly TRUTH:  Crawford released a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500

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Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am at Waukesha Café House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: To Introduce ELON MUSK Act to ban federal government contracts for Special Government Employees, similar to bans for members of Congress, many other federal employees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee,

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Rep. Cruz: Responds to proposed immigration legislation

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and

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Rep. Gundrum: Statement on illegal immigration bill

Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for

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Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers

GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box grants support thousands of tribal elders and their families

MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally

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Rep. Palmeri: Gov. Evers announces comprehensive PFAS plan

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson, House Judiciary Chairman Jordan, and Rep. Loudermilk sent letters to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and the FBI about the unsolved January 6, 2021 pipe bomb investigation

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking

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Gov. Evers: Announces budget investments to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, agricultural industries statewide

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced his plans to invest more than $80 million in his 2025-27 Executive Budget that will be introduced later this month to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and processors and… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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Schimel campaign: The ugly truth about Susan Crawford

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In an attempt to cover up her shady history, far-left Madison judge Susan Crawford wasted no time spewing lies about Judge Brad Schimel. Here’s her ugly TRUTH:  Crawford released a felon who repeatedly raped a 5-year-old girl on a $500 bond. The man now lives within miles of an elementary

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Shullsburg Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Shullsburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing water mains on several streets in the city of Shullsburg. Activities related

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Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Wednesday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am at Waukesha Café House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any state government questions

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Gov. Evers: With WisDOT awards $100 million for infrastructure projects supporting Wisconsin’s farmers and agricultural industries

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in 36 counties across the state. Pr… Please log in to access subscriber

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SJP UW-Milwaukee: UWM students’ safety threatened by pro-Israel group: Betar promoting a disruption of Prof. Finkelstein speaking event

[Milwaukee, WI] Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting Professor Norman Finkelstein for a ‘moderated discussion’ on Thursday, February 6th at UW-Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Room. In response, the local chapter of Betar, a far-right militant Zionist youth movement, has publicly stated its intent to disrupt the event on X (formerly Twitter).

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: To Introduce ELON MUSK Act to ban federal government contracts for Special Government Employees, similar to bans for members of Congress, many other federal employees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act. The legislation would direct Federal Agencies to terminate any contracts held by a Special Government Employee, similar to bans for Members of Congress and other federal

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Crawford campaign: BREAKING: Shady Schimel caught falsely manipulating image in ad; Raising ethical questions

MADISON, Wis. – Shady Brad Schimel’s latest TV advertisement features a manipulated image of Judge Susan Crawford, raising ethical questions and potential violations of a state law requiring transparency in political ads using AI-manipulated images. Schimel’s shady and desperate attempt to distort Judge Crawford’s image reflects his focus on misleading voters rather

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Rep. Cruz: Responds to proposed immigration legislation

MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled new immigration legislation that aims to divert already scarce law enforcement resources to enforce former President Trump’s extreme immigration policies. In response, Representative Angelina Cruz stated, “For years, we have asked local communities and law enforcement to do more with fewer resources. It is

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Rep. Roe: Response to the Republican legislature’s immigration bill

MADISON, Wis. — Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) responded to the introduction of an immigration bill on Tuesday: “This is a non-serious bill by Wisconsin Republicans that redirects already scarce law enforcement resources to comply with the President’s extreme and inhumane immigration policy. Under current Wisconsin law, local law enforcement has

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Rep. Gundrum: Statement on illegal immigration bill

Drafted Press Release – Rep. Gundrum Statement on Immigration ProposalDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

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Wimberger calls Evers PFAS plan a concession to GOP lawmakers

GOP Sen. Eric Wimberger suggested a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tony Evers to combat PFAS contamination is a concession to Republican lawmakers, but said he still has concerns about language to protect innocent landowners. Meanwhile, Midwest Environmental Advocates said it’s open to a narrow exemption to protect farmers.

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Schimel ad accuses Crawford of botching appeal in rape case

Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel has released a new TV ad accusing liberal rival Susan Crawford of botching an appeal, allowing a rapist to go free. According to AdImpact, Schimel, Crawford and the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together have now put more than $5.4 million on TV through

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box grants support thousands of tribal elders and their families

MADISON, Wis. – In its inaugural year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program distributed $1.5 million to nonprofit food assistance organizations to help purchase and distribute healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands of Tribal elders and their families,

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Rep. Palmeri: Gov. Evers announces comprehensive PFAS plan

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced additional budget items to address PFAS, as well as a new rulemaking effort to strengthen PFAS standards statewide. Rep. Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “Today, the Governor announced additional budget items and rulemaking efforts to address concerns surrounding clean, safe, and

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: PSI Chairman Johnson, House Judiciary Chairman Jordan, and Rep. Loudermilk sent letters to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and the FBI about the unsolved January 6, 2021 pipe bomb investigation

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) sent letters to AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking answers about the FBI’s use of cellular data in the inv…

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