FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 14, 2024  CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu  MADISON, Wis., – Wisconsin families with young children have greater difficulty covering their monthly expenses, less confidence that they could manage an unexpected expense, and greater rates of food insecurity, according to new Wisconsin-based survey data reported by the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of unusually warm winter temperatures to get outside and explore northern Wisconsin.   “Some years, we hear people talk about how the long Midwest winters make them feel restless indoors,” said Steve

Madison, WI – Yesterday, State Representative William Penterman (R-Columbus) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in championing a significant tax relief package aimed at benefiting hardworking Wisconsinites. This legislative package, consisting of Assembly Bills 1020, 1021, 1022, and 1023, seeks to provide $2.1 billion in tax relief, primarily targeting middle-class families, retirees, and w… Please

MADISON, Wis. – Do you remember when Joe Biden traveled to Wisconsin a few weeks ago to brag about his economic achievements?  To say the celebration was premature would be an understatement.   From the same White House that served up promises of “transitory inflation,” comes the latest in the Biden Administration spiking the

MADISON—Yesterday, during legislative session in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) awarded Plover residents Mark and Lynn Scotch with the Hometown Hero Award, an honor granted by the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the award presentation, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “The story of Mark and Lynn

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Forest County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8, 2024. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of Senators calling on President Biden to continue ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages in tandem with the restoration of a mutual ceasefire agreement in Gaza. “Since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, in

Fairer and more representative state legislative district voting maps are finally on the verge of becoming a reality in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday passed new and dramatically different state legislative voting maps to be in place for the 2024 elections. Gov. Tony Evers has indicated he will sign them into

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, celebrating the introduction of comprehensive Paid Leave For All in the state legislature by Senator LaTonya Johnson and Representatives Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “When we are sick, or when a family

EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the West Central Works Workforce Development Board are continuing efforts to assist workers impacted by recent healthcare industry announcements in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, and surrounding regions. On Feb.7, DWD and the West Central workforce development board hosted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           February 14, 2024 CONTACT:  wisconsin@familyfriendlyeconomy.org WISCONSIN CARE COALITION CELEBRATES INTRODUCTION OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LEGISLATION IN STATE LEGISLATURE MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Care Coalition released the following statement today, applauding the introduction of Paid Leave For All in the State L…

Last week, Donald Trump sent Vladimir Putin and our NATO allies across Europe a message: if he regains power, they can no longer count on the United States of America to honor our alliance if they’re attacked. Instead, Trump would be willing to abandon our allies and encourage Russia to

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor in the early hours of the morning in an effort to fight the passage of the Ukraine spending bill that failed to secure the U.S. border and would send $60 billion to secure Ukraine’s instead. Listen to Sen. Johnson’s

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Tourism held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 963. This legislation would reestablish the Main Street Bounceback program, a popular economic development grant for capital costs for small businesses, with a permanent $25 million appropriation. Since its creation in 2021, the program has provided

MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t been following along, jabs have been flying between the megamillionaire GOP candidates considering running for Senate. DC Republicans made it clear that California bank owner Eric Hovde is their choice, suggesting to Scott Mayer that he sit it out. Unfortunately for Hovde and his backers, Scott Mayer doesn’t seem

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for a tax relief package that would return a portion of the state’s surplus to the people of Wisconsin. The four proposals in this package would reduce the tax burden by expanding the

Yesterday, President Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump’s “un-American” and “dangerous” comments on NATO. After Trump encouraged dictator Vladamir Putin to “do whatever the hell” he wants to NATO countries, President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its most important alliance, especially during a period of heightened Russian aggression. Just