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A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government more optimistic than others. Yesterday’s WisBusiness-WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon event was held in UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute, which helps
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In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown. “I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. “Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American
MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted again to fund the federal government and end the ongoing shutdown. This action follows more than 40 days of opposition by Senate Democrats, who refused to support the clean CR passed by
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The long, nationwide nightmare of the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “The Learning Tree” as the theme for the 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating and thanking Wisconsin’s educators, child care providers, administrators, custodians, school bus drivers, counselors, librarians, school
A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government more optimistic than others. Yesterday’s WisBusiness-WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon event was held in UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute, which helps advance industrial technology applications with Microsoft’s help for manufac… Please
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In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures our service members and federal workers finally get paid, and
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk, they claimed they could not reopen the government without
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown. “I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly fund the government, including support for SNAP, our military, and
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. “Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American people. This legislation does nothing to extend the Affordable Care
MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue to increase. “While the Republican shutdown crisis is over, costs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted again to fund the federal government and end the ongoing shutdown. This action follows more than 40 days of opposition by Senate Democrats, who refused to support the clean CR passed by the House of Representatives, causing a lapse in appropriations. This
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The long, nationwide nightmare of the Democrat government shutdown is finally over. More than seven weeks
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “The Learning Tree” as the theme for the 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating and thanking Wisconsin’s educators, child care providers, administrators, custodians, school bus drivers, counselors, librarians, school staff, tutors, mentors, after-school pro… Please log in to access