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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is wrapping up 2023 with a look back at the work done to improve communities across Wisconsin. WisDOT spent the year focused on investing in Wisconsin’s infrastructure, public safety, innovation and the future of
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Jesse James, released a bill that would create a one-time school safety grant program of $30 million. “Student safety is an important priority,” said Rep. Allen. “Our schools should be safe.”
Today Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated that it was “super unlikely” that the Assembly would pursue impeachment of Justice Jane Protasiewicz over her participation in the Courts ruling on the need to redraw state election maps. Below is a
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The appointment will begin on January 3rd, 2024. Representative Neubauer released the following
MADISON – Earlier today, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine). In response, Representative Baldeh released the following statement: “It is truly
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war: “Hamas’s October 7th terrorist massacre has led to unbearable suffering in Israel, Gaza, and around the world. As I have said before, I support Israel’s right to defend
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Prairie du Sac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the
WASHINGTON — As 2023 comes to a close, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee won big throughout the year. From hard-fought election wins to safeguarding reproductive rights to breakout moments for state legislators, one could argue that the DLCC is the campaign
GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Covering Wisconsin Navigator Regional Lead Tony Lee and local health care advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period that began on
Milwaukee, WI — U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins a growing list of supporters endorsing Marisabel Cabrera’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Representative Cabrera released the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Moore is a trailblazer who has galvanized and empowered
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour for Wisconsinites of the 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help making the Residence festive this holiday
Madison, Wis — The Dane County Judiciary has today appointed Jeff Okazaki to serve as Clerk of Circuit Court, effective January 29, 2024. Okazaki is currently the Information Technology Specialist for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. He
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, and millions more are expected to enroll in coverage
On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: record numbers enrolled. The Biden administration announced that as of December 15, 2023, a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act
On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Chris
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced a package of bills to lower healthcare costs for Wisconsinites and ensure everyone has access to quality care that best fits their needs. The package includes three common-sense bills that would bring transparency to
Washington DC — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects that states with stronger gun laws have
The following statement comes from Larry J. Martin, executive director, State Bar of Wisconsin. “The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program is designed to assist first-year law students who attend the University of Wisconsin or Marquette University law schools
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is wrapping up 2023 with a look back at the work done to improve communities across Wisconsin. WisDOT spent the year focused on investing in Wisconsin’s infrastructure, public safety, innovation and the future of our transportation system. “Making an investment is about more than
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen, along with Sen. Jesse James, released a bill that would create a one-time school safety grant program of $30 million. “Student safety is an important priority,” said Rep. Allen. “Our schools should be safe.” The bill mirrors a successful school safety grant program from
Today Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos indicated that it was “super unlikely” that the Assembly would pursue impeachment of Justice Jane Protasiewicz over her participation in the Courts ruling on the need to redraw state election maps. Below is a statement by Daniel G. Gurerra Jr., CEO of Altus and
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The appointment will begin on January 3rd, 2024. Representative Neubauer released the following statement: “I am thrilled to appoint Representative Samba Baldeh to
MADISON – Earlier today, Representative Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine). In response, Representative Baldeh released the following statement: “It is truly an honor to be appointed to the WEDC Board of
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war: “Hamas’s October 7th terrorist massacre has led to unbearable suffering in Israel, Gaza, and around the world. As I have said before, I support Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, bring hostages back home, and end the
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is similar to the pattern seen throughout 2023. November new listings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Prairie du Sac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new well in the village of Prairie
WASHINGTON — As 2023 comes to a close, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee won big throughout the year. From hard-fought election wins to safeguarding reproductive rights to breakout moments for state legislators, one could argue that the DLCC is the campaign committee with the best winning streak in the country right
GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Covering Wisconsin Navigator Regional Lead Tony Lee and local health care advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period that began on November 1, 2023, and resources available to Wisconsinites looking to
Milwaukee, WI — U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins a growing list of supporters endorsing Marisabel Cabrera’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Representative Cabrera released the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Moore is a trailblazer who has galvanized and empowered many women to lead in public service. I am inspired
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour for Wisconsinites of the 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help making the Residence festive this holiday season. “The holiday season is a great time to recognize
Madison, Wis — The Dane County Judiciary has today appointed Jeff Okazaki to serve as Clerk of Circuit Court, effective January 29, 2024. Okazaki is currently the Information Technology Specialist for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. He willserve the remainder of the Clerk’s current term, ending on
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, and millions more are expected to enroll in coverage before the January 15 deadline. This represents a 33 percent
On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: record numbers enrolled. The Biden administration announced that as of December 15, 2023, a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. This represents a 33 percent increase from the
On Tuesday, I noticed an appeal to the Court of Appeals from the Dane County Circuit Court’s decisions addressing the applicability of Wis. Stat. § 940.04 to abortion. I have not shared my personal opinion on what I think the law on abortion should be. But, as I have repeatedly
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Co-Chair, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), sent a
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced a package of bills to lower healthcare costs for Wisconsinites and ensure everyone has access to quality care that best fits their needs. The package includes three common-sense bills that would bring transparency to drug pricing, ensure patients receive bills in a timely manner,
Washington DC — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects that states with stronger gun laws have lower gun death rates and save more lives. This year,
The following statement comes from Larry J. Martin, executive director, State Bar of Wisconsin. “The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity Clerkship Program is designed to assist first-year law students who attend the University of Wisconsin or Marquette University law schools by creating opportunities for introductions to private law firms, corporate