Washington D.C.— Recent polling commissioned by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) shows state Republicans in a strong position in Wisconsin ahead of the November elections. The survey conducted by Cygnal found: President Biden is underwater with voters (44% favorable / 55%
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Today, the Biden-Harris campaign released the following statement on Wisconsin utilities’ pledge to use union labor for the state’s clean energy projects thanks to President Biden. This effort will create 18,000 new union jobs, and Donald Trump would eliminate them
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DELAFIELD, WI – An IRG Action supported bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 541, to allow Wisconsinites greater options to access telehealth providers from out of state, has passed the legislature. The future of the bill is up to Governor Evers now: whether or
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APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 829, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 218, which allows a tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) professional, who is acting in the line of duty, to carry a firearm in otherwise prohibited areas,
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on Amazon Flex drivers winning employee classification in Wisconsin: “The Wisconsin Courts have made clear that Amazon drivers are employees under Wisconsin law. This means that Amazon Flex drivers are due
New Richmond, WI: Former State Assembly Representative and current New Richmond Chamber president Rob Kreibich announces his “Voice for Small Business and Families” candidacy for the new Assembly District 28 in central and eastern St. Croix County. This assembly seat
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LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by State Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), local officials, and community members, signed Senate Bill (SB) 875, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 217, which decriminalizes the use of xylazine testing strips. According to
MADISON, Wis. — As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a case that could ban medication abortion across the country and severely limit the access to critical reproductive care for millions of women, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of the river otter trapping season in the Northern Zone effective April 1, 2024, at midnight. Trappers are projected to reach the statewide harvest quota of 2,500
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Savi, today announced they are hosting a free student loan repayment webinar on Tuesday, April 9. Join this interactive webinar to learn about federal
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new funding for research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages. The set of bipartisan bills, signed into law by President Joe Biden
CHIPPEWA FALLS, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the securement of five military medals for Mr. Neil Korn of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Korn is a retired United States Army Private First Class who served during the period
MADISON — From new options for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to improved wireless communications, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing game-changing innovations for the marketplace with the support of industry partners. But fostering these industry-university research partnerships has
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a bill authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) into law at the Ho-Chunk Nation Wellness Center in Baraboo, WI. Senate Bill 633, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 216, directs the
APPLETON, WI – Today, Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski announced his endorsement of Roger Roth in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Announcing his endorsement, Sheriff Joksi said, “As a fellow veteran, Roger has a real understanding of what
MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 — Children’s Wisconsin has awarded State Senator Mary Felzkowsi (R-Tomahawk) and State Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) with the tenth annual Children’s Champion Policy Awards. Jodi Bloch, director of state and local government relations at Children’s Wisconsin, presented
Washington D.C.— Recent polling commissioned by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) shows state Republicans in a strong position in Wisconsin ahead of the November elections. The survey conducted by Cygnal found: President Biden is underwater with voters (44% favorable / 55% unfavorable), and Democrats only narrowly lead on the generic ballot
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Today, the Biden-Harris campaign released the following statement on Wisconsin utilities’ pledge to use union labor for the state’s clean energy projects thanks to President Biden. This effort will create 18,000 new union jobs, and Donald Trump would eliminate them with his promise to repeal Biden’s clean energy law. The
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DELAFIELD, WI – An IRG Action supported bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 541, to allow Wisconsinites greater options to access telehealth providers from out of state, has passed the legislature. The future of the bill is up to Governor Evers now: whether or not it will be signed into law. WHAT IT IS: IRG
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APPLETON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 829, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 218, which allows a tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) professional, who is acting in the line of duty, to carry a firearm in otherwise prohibited areas, such as fish hatcheries and wildlife refuges, and for the
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on Amazon Flex drivers winning employee classification in Wisconsin: “The Wisconsin Courts have made clear that Amazon drivers are employees under Wisconsin law. This means that Amazon Flex drivers are due additional rights and benefits including access to unemployment compensation. Far
New Richmond, WI: Former State Assembly Representative and current New Richmond Chamber president Rob Kreibich announces his “Voice for Small Business and Families” candidacy for the new Assembly District 28 in central and eastern St. Croix County. This assembly seat was created by Governor Evers’ under the new legislative district
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LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by State Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), local officials, and community members, signed Senate Bill (SB) 875, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 217, which decriminalizes the use of xylazine testing strips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), xylazine is
MADISON, Wis. — As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a case that could ban medication abortion across the country and severely limit the access to critical reproductive care for millions of women, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court hearing is a stark
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of the river otter trapping season in the Northern Zone effective April 1, 2024, at midnight. Trappers are projected to reach the statewide harvest quota of 2,500 river otters within the next week. This winter’s unusually warm
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Savi, today announced they are hosting a free student loan repayment webinar on Tuesday, April 9. Join this interactive webinar to learn about federal student loan repayment plans and forgiveness programs, including the U.S. Depa… Please log
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new funding for research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages. The set of bipartisan bills, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 9 and March 23, will fund the federal
CHIPPEWA FALLS, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the securement of five military medals for Mr. Neil Korn of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Korn is a retired United States Army Private First Class who served during the period of January 8, 1943 to December 15, 1944. He completed
MADISON — From new options for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to improved wireless communications, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing game-changing innovations for the marketplace with the support of industry partners. But fostering these industry-university research partnerships has historically depended on negotiating terms that at times has required
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a bill authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) into law at the Ho-Chunk Nation Wellness Center in Baraboo, WI. Senate Bill 633, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 216, directs the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to designate and mark Interstate 90
APPLETON, WI – Today, Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski announced his endorsement of Roger Roth in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Announcing his endorsement, Sheriff Joksi said, “As a fellow veteran, Roger has a real understanding of what it means to put on a uniform and place sacrifice
MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 — Children’s Wisconsin has awarded State Senator Mary Felzkowsi (R-Tomahawk) and State Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) with the tenth annual Children’s Champion Policy Awards. Jodi Bloch, director of state and local government relations at Children’s Wisconsin, presented these awards. “Working in partnership with our elected officials is