WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) are opening a probe into the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) mishandling of serious misconduct, including racism, hazing, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape, and the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved master plan variances at two state properties that will create additional ATV/UTV routes and trails within the areas. The variances apply to the Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest Master Plan and the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan. As

MADISON, Wis. – Either Tammy Baldwin thinks the world is three days old, or she is trying to hide her long record of associating with the Hamas-linked organization that is the Council on American-Islamic Relations from voters. In a comment to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Baldwin said the antisemitic remarks of CAIR co-founder

Madison, WI– This past Saturday, the UW Board of Regents rejected the GOP deal that would freeze DEI positions and remove programming focused on supporting students and faculty of color, and underrepresented groups. Over 1,100 people signed the petition urging the UW Board of Regents to vote no on this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Orfordville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the rehabilitation and painting of the water tower in the village of

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 us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working families all want good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and the same

MADISON, Wis. (Dec. 12, 2023) — Give something that means something…give blood. Join the American Red Cross at the 38th Annual Madison Holiday Blood Drive, on Dec. 22nd, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center located at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way

MADISON, WI (December 11, 2023) — As another tumultuous year draws to a close, the world is wondering what may come next. How will the economy and financial markets fare, especially in light of ongoing international conflicts and inflationary pressures? What might investor sentiment be following a few years of uncertainty? How

On the 1st day of repeal, the GOP took from me: the care I need to stay healthy. For years, Republicans have been fighting tooth and nail to dismantle vital health care programs that the American people rely on. They want to go backwards by repealing the Affordable Care Act

Madison– In a statement regarding the surprise board of regents vote on Saturday, Senate  Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement:  “The resolution rejected by the board of regents on Saturday is the legislature’s last and best offer.  “Enumerating a new engineering building at UW-Madison and providing hardworking UW employees with

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 11, 2023 – In his thought-provoking remarks made before the Board vote on Saturday December 9th, Regent Colón challenges the status quo of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices withing the UW system and questions the effectiveness of current approaches. Héctor sees a unique opportunity for a paradigm

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced eight Wisconsin communities are receiving a total of over $11 million in funding to improve safety on roadways through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, funded by the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The SS4A program funds regional,

Raleigh NC – The Council of State Governments (CSG) recently recognized 20 up-and-coming appointed and elected officials from across the country at its National Conference, and Dan Hereth was among the group honored.  Hereth, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee, became the first official from Wisconsin to

MADISON, Wis. — After the NRSC’s rollout of megamillionaire California bank owner Eric Hovde’s Senate campaign was attacked by Hovde’s possible primary rival Scott Mayer and right wing radio host Vicki McKenna, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinelreported that one of Hovde’s other possible primary opponents, former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, also attacked Hovde and the NRSC. Clarke, who is

West Bend, WI – The Wisconsin legislature passed legislation that was signed into law last week, 2023 Wisconsin Act 54, that addresses the way clerks send out and process absentee ballots prior to a Presidential Preference election.  The bill had bi-partisan support.  Washington County Clerk Ashley Reichert and Legislative Clerk

MADISON — Today, Rep. Alex Joers (D-Middleton) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) announced the introduction of legislation to continue the successful Main Street Bounceback grant program. Originally created in 2021, the program supported small businesses and has provided more than 9,400 grants across all 72 counties in Wisconsin. This legislation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and local leaders in Green Bay, Madison, and Eau Claire, applauded the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for funding four studies to expand passenger rail service in the state. “Safe, reliable infrastructure is critical to the success of Wisconsin’s

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Cooke for Congress campaign announced endorsements from a growing coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The local business owners note Rebecca’s unique life experience, shared values, and forward-looking vision among the reasons why they support her for Congress.  “As chaos and dysfunction

MADISON – Today, Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections, and Consumer Protection renewed their call for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) to remove Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), the ranking Democrat on the committee, and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau