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MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives 368-52. This legislation would allow SBA Small Business Development Centers to
“In America, there are more guns than people. There have been more shootings in 2022 than there have been days. We are only halfway through the year, and there have already been 246 mass shootings! This past month has been
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted to pass the Protecting Our Children Act (H.R. 7910), a package of gun safety measures to help stem the tide of gun violence which has afflicted the United States for decades. “Gun violence is a
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Yesterday, Townhall.com published a column from Deborah Jordahl that reinforces the concerns that Wisconsinites share over Eric Toney’s willingness to back big government over the people of our state. You can read the entire article here. Adam Jarchow for
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and 18 of their colleagues in a letter calling for answers from the Food and Drug
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Doug McKalip, Nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative Kenneth Merten, Nominee for Ambassador
Wisconsin State Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) are endorsing Anna Halverson to be the next Representative from District 80. “At this critical time for our state, we need the passion, experience,
Wisconsin and states across the country are seeing a rise in deadly traffic crashes and risky driving behaviors. As the summer travel season begins, the state is bracing for one of the most dangerous times on our roads. The 100
MADISON, Wis., June 8, 2022 – On Wednesday, June 8, a semi-trailer full of food from Jones Dairy Farm, a seventh-generation family-owned business based in Fort Atkinson, arrived at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The donated food included brown rice,
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced that the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) had pledged their support in her campaign to bring a working mom’s voice to the Senate. “It is clear
Madison, WI – Today Governor Tony Evers used his authority as governor to call the state legislature into special session to consider repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 law that criminalizes most abortions in the state. Julaine Appling, President of Wisconsin Family Action, issued
WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report outlining urgent measures to improve women’s health care access as the nation faces a crisis for abortion rights. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels is learning the hard way how challenging it is to run a campaign for governor. While he has said that he won’t ask people for money and that he would not “owe anyone anything,” he quickly changed
MILWAUKEE, Wis — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to take up legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s 173-year old criminal abortion ban. The Supreme Court is positioning itself to overturn
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Raechelle Belli has joined its marketing and communications team as public affairs program manager. In this role, Belli will utilize her public relations and marketing experience to serve as
Madison, Wis. – Governor Evers has proclaimed June National Homeownership Month, calling attention to existing barriers to homeownership for Wisconsin families. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), are sharing information about
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting the introduction of the Affordability is Access Act (AAA) to ensure that people across the country can access and afford over-the-counter birth control options and plan their own reproductive lives, on their
MADISON, Wis. – Vaccinated individuals older than 64 years old continue to be at a greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection as the vaccine protection wanes over time – meaning it is vital that people stay up to date with their vaccinations. While COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill co-introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), H.R. 7622, the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2022, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives 368-52. This legislation would allow SBA Small Business Development Centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses on how to
“In America, there are more guns than people. There have been more shootings in 2022 than there have been days. We are only halfway through the year, and there have already been 246 mass shootings! This past month has been particularly deadly: Our hearts broke for cities including Buffalo, Uvalde,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted to pass the Protecting Our Children Act (H.R. 7910), a package of gun safety measures to help stem the tide of gun violence which has afflicted the United States for decades. “Gun violence is a uniquely American problem,” Pocan said. “There are widely popular steps we can
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Yesterday, Townhall.com published a column from Deborah Jordahl that reinforces the concerns that Wisconsinites share over Eric Toney’s willingness to back big government over the people of our state. You can read the entire article here. Adam Jarchow for Wisconsin Attorney General: Because Freedom Matters Deborah Jordahl Townhall.com June
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) and 18 of their colleagues in a letter calling for answers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Doug McKalip, Nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative Kenneth Merten, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Bulgaria Jessica Davis
Wisconsin State Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) are endorsing Anna Halverson to be the next Representative from District 80. “At this critical time for our state, we need the passion, experience, and commitment that Anna Halverson will bring to the State
Wisconsin and states across the country are seeing a rise in deadly traffic crashes and risky driving behaviors. As the summer travel season begins, the state is bracing for one of the most dangerous times on our roads. The 100 deadliest days between Memorial Day and Labor Day typically result
MADISON, Wis., June 8, 2022 – On Wednesday, June 8, a semi-trailer full of food from Jones Dairy Farm, a seventh-generation family-owned business based in Fort Atkinson, arrived at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The donated food included brown rice, frozen carrots, garbanzo beans, quinoa, sunflower seeds, and black beans.
MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski announced that the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) had pledged their support in her campaign to bring a working mom’s voice to the Senate. “It is clear we need strong feminist candidates in the U.S. Senate. Issues
Madison, WI – Today Governor Tony Evers used his authority as governor to call the state legislature into special session to consider repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 law that criminalizes most abortions in the state. Julaine Appling, President of Wisconsin Family Action, issued this following statement in response. “Governor Evers has just super-charged
WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report outlining urgent measures to improve women’s health care access as the nation faces a crisis for abortion rights. In the coming weeks, right-wing Justices on the Supreme Court are expected to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, opening
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels is learning the hard way how challenging it is to run a campaign for governor. While he has said that he won’t ask people for money and that he would not “owe anyone anything,” he quickly changed course according to the Journal Sentinel. Not only did Michels beg
MILWAUKEE, Wis — Today, Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to take up legislation to repeal Wisconsin’s 173-year old criminal abortion ban. The Supreme Court is positioning itself to overturn Roe v. Wade — and Gov. Evers has said all
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Raechelle Belli has joined its marketing and communications team as public affairs program manager. In this role, Belli will utilize her public relations and marketing experience to serve as WHEDA’s primary point of contact for the news media, plan
Madison, Wis. – Governor Evers has proclaimed June National Homeownership Month, calling attention to existing barriers to homeownership for Wisconsin families. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), are sharing information about programs to help first-time homebuyers as well as established homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting the introduction of the Affordability is Access Act (AAA) to ensure that people across the country can access and afford over-the-counter birth control options and plan their own reproductive lives, on their own terms. As Republicans work around the clock to rob