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MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 232, which now heads to Governor Evers’ desk to be signed into law after passing the State Assembly earlier this year. The bipartisan bill requires K-12 public schools to include instruction
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Wisconsin: “Joe Biden returns to Wisconsin for another campaign photo op, but nothing can cover up the fact that he has
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s March 13, 2024 visit to Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden continues to make Wisconsin a top priority, meeting with and talking to as many Wisconsinites as possible to learn
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) commends the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for its commitment to improving mobility, safety and economic outcomes for Wisconsin residents and businesses. The USDOT announced Wednesday three grants under the federal Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN)
Green Bay, WI – A joint public meeting will be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UW-Green Bay on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to solicit comments on significant issues related to the development of a Draft Environmental
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As the Biden administration announces $39 million in grants to support local infrastructure projects today, Wisconsinites are reminded that Congressman Bryan Steil voted against the funding that is making these grants possible. President Biden is visiting Wisconsin today to highlight
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Minority Whip; John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee,
Today, Joe Biden is touting his failed “Bidenomics” policies in Wisconsin—but Americans aren’t buying it. Thanks to Bidenomics, they can’t afford it. Here’s a look at “Bidenomics” by the numbers… Under Biden, Everything Costs More The latest Consumer Price Index
Powerful agricultural interests are pushing GOP bills that would limit farm and animal welfare regulations by local governments. The measures, Senate Bill 892 and Assembly Bill 957, would prevent local governments from enacting regulations stricter than state rules that govern farms and commercial
MADISON – Renuka Mayadev is an attorney, public policy strategist, public health expert, and mother. She has dedicated her career to advocating for children living in poverty and making our democracy better. Mayadev will be a tireless fighter for the next
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 – 2025 Guide To Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations is now available online. These regulations, which include changes to walleye/sauger bag limits on inland waters and new registration rules for
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley says today’s announcement by the state Public Service Commission that Wisconsin’s Digital Equity Plan was accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is welcome news for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who
MADISON, WI – The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates a significant milestone in Wisconsin’s educational landscape with the passage of Assembly Bill 232 (AB232)/Senate Bill 240 (SB240). This groundbreaking legislation amends Act 31 to include Asian
MADISON – Today, Aaron Gabriel Perry, President & CEO of Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association, announced his endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Perry is the founder and president of the nationally recognized Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association, whose
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s March 13, 2024 visit to Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden continues to make Wisconsin a top priority, meeting with and talking to as many Wisconsinites as possible to learn
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today to announce critical infrastructure funding for Milwaukee, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Infrastructure is supposed to make our communities stronger, not divide them. For too long, core
LUXEMBURG, Wis. — When Paul Cornette and his brother, Tom, started down the path to farm in a more environmentally sustainable way on their dairy years ago, they soon came to realize there would be no finish line. “We’re always looking
We are disappointed that the Wisconsin legislature has passed on an opportunity to save Wisconsin electric consumers a billion dollars or more over a few decades. ATC provided unrefuted evidence that Wisconsin ratepayers save money if the Right of First Refusal
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted
MADISON, Wis. — Today, President Biden is visiting Wisconsin to announce a new $3.3 billion grant program to reconnect and rebuild communities across the country, including Milwaukee. It was President Biden who stepped up to deliver an infrastructure decade after Donald Trump
MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 232, which now heads to Governor Evers’ desk to be signed into law after passing the State Assembly earlier this year. The bipartisan bill requires K-12 public schools to include instruction regarding Hmong Americans and Asian Americans. Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Wisconsin: “Joe Biden returns to Wisconsin for another campaign photo op, but nothing can cover up the fact that he has abandoned and insulted Wisconsin workers and families. Our southern border
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s March 13, 2024 visit to Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden continues to make Wisconsin a top priority, meeting with and talking to as many Wisconsinites as possible to learn about the issues on our minds and how his administration
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) commends the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for its commitment to improving mobility, safety and economic outcomes for Wisconsin residents and businesses. The USDOT announced Wednesday three grants under the federal Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program to fund construction and planning for projects in sout…
Green Bay, WI – A joint public meeting will be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UW-Green Bay on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to solicit comments on significant issues related to the development of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Bay of Green Bay NERR. A
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As the Biden administration announces $39 million in grants to support local infrastructure projects today, Wisconsinites are reminded that Congressman Bryan Steil voted against the funding that is making these grants possible. President Biden is visiting Wisconsin today to highlight the grants which will help improve safety, improve affordable transportation
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Minority Whip; John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and 18 of their Senate GOP colleagues in urging U.S.
Today, Joe Biden is touting his failed “Bidenomics” policies in Wisconsin—but Americans aren’t buying it. Thanks to Bidenomics, they can’t afford it. Here’s a look at “Bidenomics” by the numbers… Under Biden, Everything Costs More The latest Consumer Price Index data shows year-over-year inflation increased last month to 3.2 percent – twice
Powerful agricultural interests are pushing GOP bills that would limit farm and animal welfare regulations by local governments. The measures, Senate Bill 892 and Assembly Bill 957, would prevent local governments from enacting regulations stricter than state rules that govern farms and commercial operations, including concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) more commonly kno…
MADISON – Renuka Mayadev is an attorney, public policy strategist, public health expert, and mother. She has dedicated her career to advocating for children living in poverty and making our democracy better. Mayadev will be a tireless fighter for the next generation of Wisconsinites. Today, Renuka Mayadev announced her candidacy for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 – 2025 Guide To Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations is now available online. These regulations, which include changes to walleye/sauger bag limits on inland waters and new registration rules for small tournaments, will go into effect on April 1, 2024.
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley says today’s announcement by the state Public Service Commission that Wisconsin’s Digital Equity Plan was accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is welcome news for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who have an urgent need for quality, affordable, accessible high-spe… Please
MADISON, WI – The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates a significant milestone in Wisconsin’s educational landscape with the passage of Assembly Bill 232 (AB232)/Senate Bill 240 (SB240). This groundbreaking legislation amends Act 31 to include Asian American and Hmong American history and contributions within the K-12
MADISON – Today, Aaron Gabriel Perry, President & CEO of Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association, announced his endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Perry is the founder and president of the nationally recognized Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association, whose mission is ensuring that Black men and boys living in
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s March 13, 2024 visit to Wisconsin: “President Joe Biden continues to make Wisconsin a top priority, meeting with and talking to as many Wisconsinites as possible to learn about the issues on our minds and how his administration
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today to announce critical infrastructure funding for Milwaukee, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Infrastructure is supposed to make our communities stronger, not divide them. For too long, core Milwaukee neighborhoods have been pushed apart by interstates bisecting their
LUXEMBURG, Wis. — When Paul Cornette and his brother, Tom, started down the path to farm in a more environmentally sustainable way on their dairy years ago, they soon came to realize there would be no finish line. “We’re always looking for ways to do better. We’ll never be done,” Paul
We are disappointed that the Wisconsin legislature has passed on an opportunity to save Wisconsin electric consumers a billion dollars or more over a few decades. ATC provided unrefuted evidence that Wisconsin ratepayers save money if the Right of First Refusal legislation (Assembly Bill 470/Senate Bill 481) is passed. Opponents of
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2024 unemployment
MADISON, Wis. — Today, President Biden is visiting Wisconsin to announce a new $3.3 billion grant program to reconnect and rebuild communities across the country, including Milwaukee. It was President Biden who stepped up to deliver an infrastructure decade after Donald Trump turned “infrastructure week” into a running punchline, and today, in