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On Saturday, the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign formally launched its 2024 efforts statewide with a day of action, building on the momentum of President Biden’s visit last Wednesday. National and state leaders including the Honorable Deb Haaland, Senator Tammy Baldwin,
Madison, WI – State Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and David Steffen (R-Howard), announced they will be introducing legislation that would require Wisconsin schools to have carbon monoxide detectors throughout their buildings. Schools are already required to adopt an
Madison, WI – Rep. Dallman (R-Green Lake) issued the following statement in response to the glaring lack of concern and management from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding lake levels and invasive aquatic plant management on Buffalo Lake and
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the cost of health care, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans signed up for
Marshfield- Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after announcing his re-election campaign for the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “Serving the 86th Assembly District for the last 12 years has been an honor
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last month by naming Ron Wanek as the first inductee since the 1970s. Wanek founded Arcadia Furniture in 1970
Madison – Kimberly Zapata, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, is currently on trial for unlawfully requesting military ballots for fictitious individuals and sending them to Representative Brandtjen’s home to expose weaknesses in the election system. The trial commenced
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation today announced 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards. Student Excellence and Initiative Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to 187
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced legislation last week to lower cost burdens on Medicare patients in rural areas and
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi
Beloit, WI – Today IQAir released its 2023 World Air Quality Report, which found that Beloit, Wisconsin was the most polluted regional city in the U.S. The report analyzed particulate matter (PM2.5) levels from more than 30,000 air monitors in 7,812 global cities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to lower the cost of purchasing a home for first-time buyers. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, which would support homeownership by establishing a refundable tax credit worth up to
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries from third to fifth graders for the Air, Air, Everywhere poetry contest. Now in its 13th year, the annual DNR-sponsored contest is designed to raise awareness of the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a “NO” vote on both Question 1 and Question 2—the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Seizing on
Are you or anyone you know struggling with some kind of substance addiction? If so, where should you turn for help? Christina Garcia and Breanna Showkeir will describe the peer recovery-coaching services available in northwest Wisconsin March 28 during Thursdays at
Green Bay, WI – At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The awards will assist 22 employers in training more than 2,133 workers to meet the needs of the workplace of the future.
(MADISON) – More than 300 members of the disability community from all parts of Wisconsin plan to rally on March 20 for the Survival Coalition’s annual Disability Advocacy Day. Grassroots advocates will gather at the Monona Terrace for issue discussions
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi
On Saturday, the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign formally launched its 2024 efforts statewide with a day of action, building on the momentum of President Biden’s visit last Wednesday. National and state leaders including the Honorable Deb Haaland, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Mark Pocan, Lieutenant
Madison, WI – State Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz), Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and David Steffen (R-Howard), announced they will be introducing legislation that would require Wisconsin schools to have carbon monoxide detectors throughout their buildings. Schools are already required to adopt an indoor environmental quality plan—installing carbon monoxide detectors would be incorporate…
Madison, WI – Rep. Dallman (R-Green Lake) issued the following statement in response to the glaring lack of concern and management from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding lake levels and invasive aquatic plant management on Buffalo Lake and Lake Puckaway. Buffalo Lake has seen drastic, low-water levels in
Over the last 14 years, the ACA has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the cost of health care, a record-breaking 21.3 million Americans signed up for coverage through the Marketplaces for 2024. President Biden built upon
Marshfield- Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after announcing his re-election campaign for the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “Serving the 86th Assembly District for the last 12 years has been an honor that compares to little else,” said Rep. Spiros. “While the
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – reestablished the Manufacturing Hall of Fame last month by naming Ron Wanek as the first inductee since the 1970s. Wanek founded Arcadia Furniture in 1970 in the small western Wisconsin town of Arcadia. In 1982,
Madison – Kimberly Zapata, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director, is currently on trial for unlawfully requesting military ballots for fictitious individuals and sending them to Representative Brandtjen’s home to expose weaknesses in the election system. The trial commenced yesterday, and Zapata faces charges of misconduct in public office
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation today announced 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards. Student Excellence and Initiative Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to 187 graduating high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence and
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced legislation last week to lower cost burdens on Medicare patients in rural areas and increase their access to quality care organizations. The bill, called
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), Former State Rep. Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire),
Beloit, WI – Today IQAir released its 2023 World Air Quality Report, which found that Beloit, Wisconsin was the most polluted regional city in the U.S. The report analyzed particulate matter (PM2.5) levels from more than 30,000 air monitors in 7,812 global cities. Fine particulate matter is an extremely dangerous pollutant. It is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to lower the cost of purchasing a home for first-time buyers. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, which would support homeownership by establishing a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health care, and the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries from third to fifth graders for the Air, Air, Everywhere poetry contest. Now in its 13th year, the annual DNR-sponsored contest is designed to raise awareness of the importance of good air quality in honor of Clean Air
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced it is endorsing a “NO” vote on both Question 1 and Question 2—the constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Seizing on Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, Republican politicians in
Are you or anyone you know struggling with some kind of substance addiction? If so, where should you turn for help? Christina Garcia and Breanna Showkeir will describe the peer recovery-coaching services available in northwest Wisconsin March 28 during Thursdays at the U at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County.
Green Bay, WI – At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green Bay staff and alumni, the Council of Trustees, and representatives
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The awards will assist 22 employers in training more than 2,133 workers to meet the needs of the workplace of the future. These grants provide $3,974,200 training funds for the in-demand sectors
(MADISON) – More than 300 members of the disability community from all parts of Wisconsin plan to rally on March 20 for the Survival Coalition’s annual Disability Advocacy Day. Grassroots advocates will gather at the Monona Terrace for issue discussions and planning before making the walk to the Capitol to
STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the endorsement of State Representative Jill Billings in her bid for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Billings represents the City of La Crosse. She joins State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), Former State Rep. Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire),